How Much Storage Space Do You Really Need?

Published: May 01, 2022

Finding additional storage space may be tough, and you already know how difficult it is to have enough of it if you’ve ever built or acquired it. Looking for storage might be time-consuming to discover and pricey to lease as well. That’s why UNITS Moving and Portable Storage of York offers a simple technique for estimating how much storage area you’ll need.

You’ll be able to figure out how much storage capacity is required for each room in your house once you’ve decided what you want to keep and store. The following are some storage requirements per person that can be utilized as an estimate:

• Bedroom: 50 cubic feet (for clothes)
• Master Closet: 150 cubic feet (for clothes and shoes)
• Kids’ Rooms: 25 cubic feet (for toys)
• Dining Room: 10 cubic feet (place settings + storage for china, silverware, and serving dishes)
• Living Room: 20 cubic feet (entertainment storage including TV stand, storage for music and games)
• Smaller Spaces: No less than 5 cubic feet (storage for linens, storage for pots and pans)
• Laundry Room: 100 cubic feet (storage + laundry equipment storage)
• Garage: ____ (dependent upon storage needs of homeowners such as bikes, tools, etc.)

This is just a suggestion. The amount of storage space needed depends on each family’s storage requirements. Each person may be able to store 300 to 600 cubic feet in a self-storage facility.

Investing in storage may be costly, but keep in mind that it is more than simply a way to fill up space; it’s also an investment that contributes to the value and desirability of your home!

Still unsure of what size portable storage container you need? UNITS Moving and Portable Storage of York can help! Contact us today and learn more about the different services we offer.