Does your home feel a bit too full? This is a familiar challenge for many, whether you live in an apartment, a townhouse, or a detached house. Luckily, there are many easy ways to free up space and make your home tidier. Here are our best tips for making better use of your space and storing items you don’t use every day.
In this guide, we’ll cover:
- How to get more space at home
- What’s worth storing in a storage unit
- Storing seasonal clothes
- Storing furniture and keepsakes
- Small storage units and storage lockers
- The benefits of storage space
Go through your home
Start by going through your closets, basement, attic, and storage areas. Many people quickly notice they have items at home that are only used a few times a year.
Ask yourself:
- Have I used this in the past year?
- Do I have room for it?
- Is it worth keeping, or should I pass it on?
This will give you a good idea of which items are taking up unnecessary space.
Store seasonal clothes outside your home
Winter coats, overalls, ski clothes, and winter boots take up a lot of space in your closet during summer — and vice versa.
A heated storage unit can work as an extra closet, where you keep seasonal clothes until you need them again. This way, you get more space at home without having to give up your clothes.
Store furniture and heirlooms safely
Some items hold great sentimental value, even if they aren’t used every day.
These can include, for example:
- Heirlooms
- Extra furniture
- Photos
- Children’s keepsakes
- Collections
A clean, dry, and secure storage unit protects your belongings while freeing up space in your home.
Rent a storage locker for smaller items
Do you only have a few space-consuming items?
A storage locker is a great solution for, for example:
- Moving boxes
- Documents
- Electronics
- Sports equipment
- Small furniture
Pelican offers storage lockers of about 0.75 m², perfect for smaller storage needs.
Bring more peace of mind home
A tidy home often makes everyday life run more smoothly.
When everything has its place, it’s easier to:
- Keep your home organized
- Clean
- Find your belongings
- Make the most of your home’s square footage
A storage unit can be a natural extension of your home.
What can you store in a storage unit?
A storage unit is useful for much more than just moving boxes.
Many people use storage for things like:
- Furniture
- Clothes
- Garden furniture
- Bicycles
- Sports equipment
- Prams and strollers
- Moving boxes
- Children’s items
- Heirlooms
Pelican offers storage units in various sizes, so you only pay for the space you need.