Self-storage: How to easily declutter your home

While it would be good practice to regularly de-clutter our living spaces, life can get so busy it’s hard to find the time. Especially for new parents, sorting through things you no longer need becomes quite low on the list of priorities once you have a baby.

There are, however, a few ways of speeding up the process which can not only help you through a big de-cluttering session, but will also make it easier to maintain your new-found organisation. Although the average home in the UK sits at a comfortable 729 sq ft according to the magazine House Beautiful, not everyone is fortunate enough to have additional storage space or spare rooms to neatly organise all their belongings; that’s where self-storage can come in, serving the purpose of an additional room without the need for costly home extensions.

Created with the idea of being incredibly user-friendly and flexible, self-storage gives you the great advantage of accessing your belongings whenever you need. An added perk is the availability of units within easy reach from residential areas. Take the self-storage company Vanguard Storage, for instance, who have multiple self-storage units across London, Manchester and Bristol.

How can self-storage help you declutter your home?

So, before you can commit to picking a self-storage unit near you, let’s better understand how a self-storage unit can help you keep things organised in your home. Here are the three main perks of domestic self-storage:

• Gain extra storage space. The first and most obvious perk of self-storage is the added storage room this can give you. Not everyone can spare a room (or even a cupboard sometimes!) for boxes and seasonal props, so self-storage units are perfect to keep things tidy and organised when you don’t need them. Think about the space you could save if you could put your winter clothes away in boxes and neatly stored them away in a unit near you. What about those Christmas boxes filled with endless tinsel and a multitude of lights? Stack them all up in a storage unit and get them out when the most wonderful time of the year comes.

• Re-group and declutter. You don’t realise how much stuff you have until you get a chance to take a step back and evaluate what it is you need and don’t need. As years go by, we tend to accumulate all sorts of things – from clothes to homeware – which accompany us for a small portion of our lives, to then be forgotten. By having a space that is entirely dedicated to storage, you can categorise all your belongings in boxes and get rid of things you no longer need or use. Sites like Vinted, Ebay or even Facebook Marketplace, have made it easier than ever to make money by decluttering our homes, so you might as well make some extra cash from it!

• Be future-proof. Becoming a new parent is one of the most exciting moments in someone’s life, albeit one of the most financially proving times too! There are, however, ways to be savvy and make the most of your finances, allowing you to feel ready for the arrival of your little one without having to stress too much about the financial aspect of thing. A self-storage unit can help you prepare for your child’s birth well in advance, often allowing you to get your hands on a few great bargains along the way. Unless you’re lucky, seasonal sales, such as January Sales or Black Friday, don’t always align with your due date, however, if you find a bargain and know you have the space to safely store it, you’ll soon find yourself crossing essentials off your list. This will ultimately make the process a lot smoother than if you had to buy everything in bulk at the very last minute!

What is domestic self-storage?

When thinking about storage, many think of it as a temporary solution for a house move or a home renovation project. Domestic self-storage, however, has become increasingly popular thanks to its flexibility – you can rent it for as little or as long as you need – and the added convenience of being able to access your belongings whenever you need them.

UK storage company Vanguard have been leading the self-storage industry for years, creating a portfolio of units that range from the most compact 10 sq ft lockers, which are big enough for a few small boxes, to large 150 sq ft units, which are perfect for a house move or renovation. So, whether you’re looking for a small storage space to use temporarily or you would like to organise your home with a larger unit, domestic self-storage may well be the solution to your problems!