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Organization Tips

Studio Apartment Living: How Self Storage Helps Your Space

Not sure how to live in a small studio apartment? Self storage to the rescue! Read more about storage options and studio apartment storage ideas.

Studio apartments certainly have their benefits and their drawbacks. As the one of the least expensive options, they allow renters to save money on their living costs so they can spend it elsewhere. Plus, studio apartments can even allow renters to live in certain areas they might not otherwise be able to afford.

Of course, the drawback of a studio apartment is clear: space. Studios are small by design, and renters can quickly fill them up with items. For studio apartments, home organization is key.

But there’s another way that you can make a studio apartment feel bigger: self storage! Here at Prime Storage, we know a thing or two about making use of small spaces. Here are some of our tips.  

Studio Apartment Storage Ideas

Studio apartment organization

Before you think about what kind of storage options are available, it’s time to implement some studio apartment storage ideas. These will help you keep as organized as you can. 

Utilize the Underused Third Dimension

While square footage of floor space is undeniably important, there are three dimensions to work with. Utilizing height can be tricky, but it’s a key part of making the best use of a studio apartment. Consider the following ideas:

  • Bunk your bed—By bunking your bed and leaving space under it, you’re basically doubling your floor space.
  • Install wall shelving—Open face shelving is popular nowadays, but check what you can do to your walls before hammering away.

Think Outside the Box

If you’ve got a small studio apartment, you’ve got to think a little creatively when it comes to storage. That’s easy to say, but what does it mean in practice?

One thing that you can do is to put storage everywhere in your place. This means adding storage to your kitchen area and bathrooms, too. Another way is to consider foldable furniture. From sleeper sofas to expandable coffee tables, getting furniture that can, in one way or another, become smaller when not in use is a sneaky way to use more space.  

Self Storage Tips for Small Apartments

Renting a small apartment doesn’t mean you have to say goodbye to your belongings. If you don’t have enough space in your studio, there’s an affordable option that can help: self storage. Rather than renting a larger apartment with more bedrooms and space, renting an affordable 10×10 storage unit can usually be more economical. Here are some of our self storage tips to help you make the most of it.

Find Self Storage Near You

You’ve heard the adage before: location, location, location. If you’re getting a storage unit for your studio apartment, you should be looking to get a storage unit near you. When you’re moving items back and forth regularly, you’ll appreciate being close to your storage unit.

Here at Prime Storage, we’ve got hundreds of convenient storage facilities, and it’s easy to find your nearest Prime Storage facility.

Consider Climate Controlled Storage

Extreme heat or cold can cause damage to some temperature-sensitive belongings. But that’s not all—some items might not be damaged by extreme temperatures but can be damaged by extreme temperature fluctuations.

Climate controlled storage units are kept at a consistent temperature year-round and are usually both heated and air conditioned. Many climate controlled storage units are located indoors, too, making trips to the storage facility to pick up or drop off belongings comfortable rain or shine.

Small or Large, There’s a Unit for You

For those who aren’t familiar with self storage, it may seem like they’re all the same. That’s not true! Self storage units come in a wide range of types, but most importantly, they also come in a large range of sizes. There are a lot of reasons to rent a storage unit for your studio apartment and a lot of unit size variety out there, so you’re sure to find something that will fit your requirements and budget. Here are some common storage unit sizes:

  • 5×5—Equivalent to a walk-in closet
  • 5×10—Equivalent to a large shed
  • 10×10—Equivalent to half of a standard garage
  • 10×20—Equivalent to a small garage

There are other types and sizes of storage units, but these four are the most common ones that apartment renters use. You can explore our unit size guide for more information.

Small Studio, No Problem: Rent a Storage Unit Today

No matter how small your studio, you can expand the storage area of your living space with creative usage of vertical space, multi-use furniture. But an efficient way of doing so is through self storage. At Prime Storage, we provide affordable self storage units for a wide range of storage needs. And with month-to-month rentals, you won’t ever have to be locked into a long-term contract.Rent your storage unit today!

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