What Size Storage Unit Do I Need for a Couch?

Raise your hand if you’ve ever needed to store furniture. We knew there were a bunch of you out there! Furniture storage is something we see A LOT of at our self-storage facilities.

There are so many reasons for needing furniture storage:

• Moving or temporarily relocating into an apartment or smaller space.
• Student-life - short-term storage needs are common for students in-between terms and school years, and even right after graduation if travelling before settling into a new/first career is the plan.
• Renovating a home or business.
• Saving items for future use and you don’t have the space at home for them now (you’re still working on saving for the first home, future home or dream home).
• Saving items for other family members, which happens a lot when people downsize/right-size.
• Just wanting more space at home to live a less cluttered life.

Whatever the reason for needing to store furniture, a self-storage unit is a simple, affordable, and flexible solution that enables a person to rent the space they need for as little or long as they need.

We get asked all the time what size storage unit do I need?, so we dedicated an entire blog post to it - What Size Storage Unit Do You Need. It’s a great resource that our customers find helpful. Since it is more general, we’ve created this resource that focuses on the storage options best suited for storing a couch and smaller furniture along with it. 

How Big of a Storage Unit Do I Need for a Couch?

It’s very uncommon to only store only a single couch. People often have a few other items to store along with it, like a loveseat, some coffee tables or side tables, bookcases, lamps, kitchen table set, chest of drawers, a bedroom set and mattress, nightstands, microwave, desk chairs, small desks and chairs, sports equipment, home and seasonal décor, mirrors, artwork, musical instruments, etc.

However, if you plan to store a couch, and it happens to be the largest item you are storing, there are 2 important things to take into consideration when figuring out the best size storage unit to rent:

1. The size & style of couch – Couches and sofas vary greatly in size and style – sectionals, antiques, condo-sized, oversized, L-shaped, 2-seater to 6+ seater, different materials, you name it! You need to take that into consideration to ensure you have enough room so it fully fits (especially if you’re storing other things with it) and will not get damaged.
2. Allowing adequate space around it – You NEED airflow and breathing room around the couch (and other stored items). This helps ensure that it remains in the original condition it was first stored in for the duration of the storage rental.

Storage Units for a Couch

If you are looking to store basic furniture, which includes couch, or the couch is the largest item you are storing, here are some small & medium sizing options to consider:

• 8x8 Storage Unit
• 5x18 Storage Unit
• 8x10 Storage Unit
• 10x10 Storage Unit
• 9x17 Storage Unit
• 10x18 Storage Unit

Our 8’x8’ unit is comparable to a walk-in closet.

• Its size is approx. 64 Sq Ft.
• We offer 8x8 outdoor drive-up storage units for rent at our Milton self-storage facility.

Our 5’x18’ self-storage unit is comparable to a small bedroom or office.

• Its size is 90 Sq Ft.
• We offer 5x18 indoor heated storage units for rent at our Woodstock self-storage facility

Our 8’x10’ self-storage unit is comparable to a tool shed.

• Its size is 80 Sq Ft.
• We offer 8x10 outdoor drive-up storage units for rent at our Milton self-storage facility.

Our 10’x10’ self-storage unit is comparable to a large tool shed.

• Its size is 100 Sq Ft.
• We offer 10x10 indoor heated storage units for rent at our Woodstock self-storage facility.

Our 9’x17’ self-storage unit is comparable to a master bedroom.

• Its size is 153 Sq Ft.
• We offer 9x17 indoor heated storage units for rent at our Woodstock self-storage facility.

Our 10’x18’ self-storage unit is comparable to a large master bedroom.

• Its size is 200 Sq Ft, and is one of our larger sized units.
• We offer 10x18 indoor heated storage units for rent at our Woodstock self-storage facility.

Many of the small and medium sized storage units listed about are popular and affordable for seniors who need a little more space post downsizing or rightsizing or moving into senior housing or residence. They are also ideal for students who tend to ‘move’ around during a school year and overall study program.

Rent Self-Storage from Storage Solutions

We’re a small, family-owned local business who’s been in business since 1997. We care about our customers and we personally manage our own locations in Milton and Woodstock. We take great pride in making renting self-storage simple, easy, fun and no hassle for our customers:

• You can virtually tour our self-storage facilities to see different unit sizes we have for rent and what our storage yards and facilities look like.
• You can quickly rent your self-storage unit online through our website.
• You can pay your rent online or sign up for automatic payments.
• We offer deals to help you save on your storage rental.

If you still have questions about renting storage, check out our handy FAQ page for more info or contact our friendly team for help. We can be reached via a call or text at 905-854-1008 or by emailing info@storagesolutionsontario.com.  

Once you know the right size, we can help you rent, or you can rent 24/7 online through our website for immediate access if you prefer. You can have the storage space you need in just minutes.

• Rent online now – Milton Self-Storage Facility
• Rent online now – Woodstock Self-Storage Facility

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Storage Solutions