How To Choose The Right Size Storage Unit
Access Storage
February 6th, 2025
How to choose the right size storage unit
Trying to figure out what size unit you are needing can be a struggle. We suggest using this guide to estimate how large of a unit you will need. We also do offer you to gain temporary access with a facility manager to view a unit in person if you think seeing the size in person would help you.
- 25-99 sq ft - Large Closet 1 small room of furniture and/or items such as boxes, desks, chairs, bookcases, beds, mattresses, dressers. Choose our 5x5, 5x10, 15x5 or 7x12 storage unit.
- 100-199 sq ft - Small Bedroom 2-4 rooms of furniture and/or items such as sofas, TVs, dining sets, tables, pianos. Choose our 10x10, 12x10, or 10x15 storage unit.
- 200-299 sq ft - Single Car Garage 5-7 rooms of furniture and/or items such as appliances and outdoor furniture. Choose our 10x20 or 10x25 storage unit.
- 300+ sq ft - 2 Car Garage Multiple rooms of furniture and/or contents of an average to large-sized home and/or garage items. Boat and RV storage. Choose our 12×25 or 10×30 sized storage unit.
Did you buy a new bike or motorcycle that just does not fit right in the corner of your garage? A 5x10 unit is the perfect size to store those new toys.
The best reasons to use a 5x10 storage unit include:
- Temporarily remodeling a room in your home
- Making room for a nursery or new baby
- Eliminating the extra cost of having a garage for storage
- A child leaving or returning home from college
- Repurposing a room once your child has moved out
- Lawn Care tools & equipment to free up space in your garage
- Bikes & seasonal toys
- Motorcycles
- Luggage & Seasonal decor
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