A Guide to Storage Unit Sizes

When choosing self-storage units in Sydney, there is one major consideration – size. It is one that many people over or under estimate, causing you to waste money on unused space or having to increase storage to fit all your belongings in.

Knowing how you will store and manage your items to fit into a storage unit is a major part of getting the right space to fit your needs. There are many options when thinking about and agreeing on self-storage room sizes.

Many will have an average size that will accommodate your needs – however, if you find that you need more space, many of them can be increased to just the right size. Every square inch costs money and you need to be paying only what you require for your things. Companies in Sydney sometimes offer $1 storage units for one month as a trial.

Making the Right Choice with Storage Units

There are so many different self-storage unit sizes in Sydney that it would be difficult to not have the ideal solution to your storing needs. Whether your needs would fit into a hall closet space, about 5ft by 5ft or if you need 300 square foot to fit a car and other items – options are available.

Everyone is different and requires something just for them, your personal belongings are special and you need a space to keep them safe.

With that said, many self-storage space providers have standard sizing. The space description is not very useful for most people. So below are some ideas of how much a given space could accommodate. Thus, you may find the correct space based on your needs.

Before going ahead, it is better to be prepared and list all items you wish to add to storage and the general sizing of items such as furniture. This will make it easier to map out your space so that every inch is used and not a waste of money.

5 feet x 5 feet – ideal for smaller items such as small drawers, single mattresses, and smaller boxes. It is 25 square foot and usually the smallest option at self-storage unit providers.

5 feet x 10 feet – this space can fit in some larger items such as a coach, chairs, gardening equipment, as well as some smaller items. It would be the size of an average walk-in closet.

5 feet x 15 feet / 8 feet x 20 feet – the size of a small bedroom at approx. 75 square foot. Usually used to store the furniture of a one-bedroom apartment including a washer and dryer, small furniture, personal items, refrigerator and miscellaneous decor items.

10 feet x 10 feet – a one to two bedroom apartment furnishings and appliances could fit in this space, including all patio equipment and appliances.

10 feet x 20 feet – the size of a single car garage. Can be used to store items from a three bedroom house with some space to spare for extras.

10 feet x 25 feet – can be used to house a car, small boat or even a pickup. This 250 square foot space could also accommodate a 4 bedroom home with all the furnishings.

10 feet x 30 feet – at the largest space available by most self-storage facilities – it stands at a whopping 300 square foot and can easily fit one large vehicle and the furnishings, appliance and little extras from a three/ 4 bedroom home.

This guide was created in the hope that it may aid you in choosing the correct self-storage unit size for your personal needs.

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