Choosing the right size self storage unit is important because it impacts both cost and the ease of storing your belongings. A unit that’s too small won’t hold everything, potentially requiring you to rent an additional unit, while a unit that’s too large wastes money on unused space.
Why does choosing the right storage unit size matter?
1. Cost Savings: Self-storage units are priced by size, so selecting the right size helps you avoid overpaying for space you don’t need.
2. Efficient Space Utilization: A properly sized unit allows you to arrange your items efficiently, maximizing the available space and making it easier to find what you need.
3. Avoiding Overcrowding and Damage: A unit that’s too small can lead to items being crammed together, which could potentially cause damage.
4. Access and Organization: Consider how often you will want to access your store items. If you plan to do that frequently, a slightly larger unit might be beneficial to allow for pathways and easier organization.
Storage Unit Size Selection Tips
Macho Self Storage has some helpful information to find out just the size storage unit is your best fit. Before picking one of our units, we recommend taking inventory of all the items you want to put in storage:
1. Take some time to make a detailed list of items to move into storage, i.e., furniture, appliances, things that will not fit in boxes, etc.
2. For all the items you will be putting boxes, try to estimate how many boxes will be used for these items.
3. Determine if you have an extremely over-sized items that might require the largest storage unit available.
Examples of what can fit into a storage unit
To give you a start in determining just what size storage unity you might need, here are some examples of storage unit sizes we have available at our north Texas locations and some items that could comfortably be stored in those specific size units.
QUICK GUIDE TO STORAGE UNIT SIZE NEEDED:
Studio or one-bedroom apartment: 5×10 to 5×15
Two-bedroom apartment: 10×10 to 10×15
Two-bedroom house: 10×20
Four-bedroom house: 10×30
Car: 10×20
Motorcycle: 5×10
What can fit into a 5x5 storage unit?
A 5×5 storage unit can typically accommodate a furniture dresser, small mattress set (twin or queen), chair, and several small to medium sized boxes. Other uses for this size unit could be ideal for garden tools, seasonal decorations and clothing, sports equipment, books/documents, and business file boxes.
What can fit into a 5x10 storage unit?
A 5×10 storage unit is a pretty good fit for storing all the furnishings of a mid-sized bedroom. This would include a queen-sized bed (even a king-size mattress will fit in this size unit), furniture dresser, TV, and several small to medium-sized boxes. A sofa/couch could be stored in this size unit, but it would need to be positioned on its side.
Our 5×10 units are a convenient solution for a range of short-term and long-term storage needs. This includes moving to a new home, storing college dorm room items, using self storage while military deployed, and simply decluttering a house or apartment. These units are similar to a walk-in closet in size.
What can fit into a 10x10 storage unit?
A 10×10 unit can comfortably fit the contents of an entire family room to two full bedrooms, and this includes several small to medium-sized boxes. Larger furniture pieces like sofas, dining tables, and appliances can fit in this space. These size units are one of our most versatile self- storage unit sizes.
Typically, this size unit is about half the size of a one-car garage and are ideal for both residential and commercial storage needs, which includes moving, renovating, and decluttering.
What can fit into a 10x15 storage unit?
A 10×15 unit is a good size storage space to hold the contents of an average two-bedroom
apartment, including large items such as a king-size mattress, piano, couch/sofa, tables, large-
screen TV, along with several medium to large-sized boxes.
What can fit into a 10x20 storage unit?
Our large storage units are ideal for storing an entire household’s belongings, including major appliances and furniture. These units are excellent for multi-bedroom homes or businesses with significant storage needs. These are also great size storage units for autos, all-terrain vehicles, boats, etc.
A 10×20 unit can fit a three-bedroom house, including several oversized items like a couch/sofa, refrigerator, washer/dryer, and a dining room set and several large boxes. Outdoor 10×20 spaces can typically accommodate RVs, boats, cars, and motorcycles. Most boasts will need a storage space of at least 20 feet in length. Be sure to sure to consider the size of the trailer and motor
when deciding on a boat storage space that best fits your watercraft. Check with our specific locations for vehicle and watercraft storing guidelines.
What can fit into a 10x30 storage unit?
A 10×30 storage unit can accommodate the contents of a fully furnished 3-5 bedroom house. This includes oversized items such as couches, sofas, furniture dressers, refrigerator, washer/dryer, dining set, entertainment center, and several large boxes.
We offer climate-controlled indoor storage units as well as outdoor spaces that would be accommodating for RVs, boats, and vehicles. Please check with the location nearest you for available storage space for boats, vehicles, and RVs.
Now that you know what size storage unit you will need, be sure to get all the packing supplies and boxes you will need. Each of our north Texas locations are full stocked with these packing supplies for your convenience.
