{"id":961,"date":"2024-05-23T11:07:52","date_gmt":"2024-05-23T16:07:52","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/storagecom-blog.local\/?p=961"},"modified":"2025-05-22T16:51:37","modified_gmt":"2025-05-22T21:51:37","slug":"how-to-maximize-space-in-self-storage-units","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.storage.com\/blog\/how-to-maximize-space-in-self-storage-units\/","title":{"rendered":"The Best Storage Unit Organization Ideas for Maximizing Storage Space"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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When renting out a storage unit, you can choose anything from a small 5×5 closet<\/a> to a super large 10×30 unit<\/a> where you can store vehicles, furniture and whatnot. The most popular choices usually lay in the middle, as a 10×10 unit is similar to an average bedroom and can hold several pieces of furniture as well as around 50-60 medium boxes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Whichever size you pick, you\u2019ll want to approach the limited space of your storage unit strategically. Just as you want to reduce clutter and chaos at home by renting out a self-storage unit, your unit should also stay clutter- and chaos-free. Ultimately, you will have easy access to your belongings, end time-consuming searches and won\u2019t waste any rent money on unused space.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Starting with three walls and a roll up door, let’s see how to best set up an empty storage unit to accommodate your secret stash.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Install Shelving<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The first thing you can do to organize an empty storage unit is to install shelving units. Not just anything will do \u2014 what you want is something really sturdy and stackable, preferably made of metal. Look for heavy duty standalone garage shelving. Some assembly may be required but adding shelving units along the walls of your storage unit will allow you to keep your fragile or awkwardly shaped items like lamps or vases off the ground and in plain sight.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Shelves are also ideal for keeping boxes and bins that you access frequently such as tools or seasonal clothing. Having easy access will save you the hassle of moving items around to retrieve something you need. Items you do not need regular access to can be stored in boxes or bins and stacked.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Stacking Boxes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

With your storage unit shelves all set up and your bins and boxes properly filled, how about finding the sweet spot for each of them? The rule of thumb here is \u201cheavy on bottom, light on top\u201d as you need a solid foundation. This way, lighter boxes don\u2019t risk being crushed and your stack won\u2019t tip over.<\/p>\n\n\n\n