When considering using a storage unit, you may find the size of the unit chosen to be a critical step in your process. You may be decluttering at home or need to store business items or seasonal possessions. In all these cases, the right-sized storage unit will save you money by not overpaying for unused storage space, while also ensuring that you do not overcrowd items in an undersized facility. Spacebox Self Storage is offering small storage units near Sutton Coldfield, with various sizes to suit every customer's needs. But how do you choose the best self-storage unit? Here is a helpful guide to choosing the right storage unit for you.

Before you rent a storage unit, take stock of what you will put in. Furniture, electronics, or business documents all have different storage needs than smaller items such as clothing or books. Here is a breakdown:

Household Items

If you plan to store furniture, appliances, or large boxes, you will need a medium to large storage unit.

Business Storage

Files, office furniture, and inventory will most likely fit in smaller storage units unless you have huge machinery.
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Seasonal Items

Holiday decorations, camping gear, or seasonal clothing can fit inside the smaller units if you will only store them for a short time.

This pre-estimate will help you to narrow your choices and get the correct size for your needs.

At Spacebox Storage, our self-storage units come in a range of sizes. Common dimensions of storage units include the following:

10 sq ft

Ideal for storing boxes, personal belongings, and small seasonal decorations. Perfect for someone who needs to have additional space for some of the smaller items

25 sq ft

Provides enough room for a few pieces of furniture, several boxes, and appliances, such as microwaves or smaller TVs.

50 square feet

A good fit for one-room flats, holding large furniture items such as sofas and dining sets, but still hold plenty of business papers and inventory.

100 square feet or more

Can hold a two-bedroom house and its contents, plus much more. Ideal for interim moves or even business inventories.

Selecting the appropriate size will save you from overspending on unused space and assures the protection of your valuables.

You will need a unit which is easily accessible but not too big if you are storing seasonal items or business inventory. For example:

Seasonal Items

Pick smaller storage units such as 10-25 sq ft, which comfortably will be used for holiday decorations, seasonal wardrobes, or camping equipment.

Business Storage

Depending on the size of your business, you will need 25-50 sq ft for small stock or files. Large businesses require larger units, such as 100 sq ft, in order to accommodate more equipment or even bulking of stock.

Selecting the appropriate size for your needs will help in easy access and organisation when collecting your items.
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If you have goods you keep for several years, you should think about whether your requirements will change. Are you expanding the inventory of your business? Do you envision storing more household goods when you clean out? It is always wise to be a little over-size to accommodate growth, especially for businesses that commonly need to reach into the inventory.

If you still have some questions, the best would be to speak with your storage company. At Spacebox Storage, the team would be able to advise you and allow you to make the correct unit size decision about what exactly you need. If you live in Sutton Coldfield, Castle Bromwich, Erdington, or Solihull, the personnel can answer all of your questions.

The Final Word

Let the hard work be in finding the right house, not the perfect-sized storage unit in Sutton Coldfield or anywhere around Birmingham. By considering what you have, knowing the dimensions of commonly used storage sizes, and knowing what you specifically need, be that for household, business, or seasonal use,  you will be guaranteed to get the best value for your money. If ever unsure, contact us at 01213260060 for expert advice on finding the perfect self-storage unit in Sutton Coldfield, Castle Bromwich, Erdington, or Solihull.