Do you need to rent a self-storage unit for your living room overflow? Before you fill your basement or crawl space with everything that won't fit into this space, take a look at the top items to store.
Living Room Furniture
Whether you're ready to redecorate, you have extra items you no longer use, or you want to downsize, a self-storage facility is a perfect place to keep these living room pieces safe. A rental allows you to store anything from a couch to a coffee table for later use. This means you won't need to buy new items if you want to add to the space later or move to a larger home.
To store living room furniture successfully:
- Clean everything first. Never store dirty or debris-covered furniture. This can attract pests, damage other items in storage, or result in permanent stains. Follow the manufacturer's directions to clean your living room furniture.
- Dry everything. After you clean your living room furniture, dry it completely. Failure to dry furniture leaves moisture behind. This can support mold growth in the storage unit.
- Use moving quilts. Plastic wrap can trap humidity and leave your furniture damp. Instead of this type of protective cover, use heavy moving quilts to stop dirt and dust from gathering on your storage items.
You may need to disassemble some pieces of furniture for easy storage. Can you easily take apart a table, futon frame, or another piece of furniture? If you answered yes, this strategy makes it easier to move everything into the unit and can save space in the rental.
Living Room Accents
Now that you've removed excess furniture, you need to take stock of what's leftover. If a new décor plan makes home accents obsolete or you have too many knick-knacks use these steps to prepare your items for storage.
- Separate items into categories. Organize the move into storage. Choose categories such as artwork, decorative items, or seasonal accents. This will help you to keep track of what you put into storage and make it easier to access anything you need to bring home.
- Wrap breakable items. Glass, porcelain, ceramic, and other fragile accents need an extra layer of protection in storage. Use bubble wrap or soft towels to cover these items before you pack them.
- Use plastic bins. These sturdy containers can hold anything from candlesticks to small sculptures.
Some living room accents may require special packing. Sculptures, painting, and other delicate works of art may need a custom crate for safe long-term storage. If you're not sure how to prepare these types of items, contact a professional art handler or packing service for added assistance.
To learn more about storage conditions, talk to a facility like MaxSecure Storage.
