Self Storage for Home Renovations: Where to Put Your Furniture and Belongings
Renovating your home can be exciting, but living through the process is another matter entirely. Between dust, tools, building materials and tradespeople coming and going, even a relatively small project can quickly take over your home.
One question that often gets overlooked before work begins is: where are you going to put everything?
Whether you're renovating a single room or taking on a larger whole-house project, self storage can provide a practical way to keep furniture and belongings out of the way until the work is complete.
Why Consider Self Storage During a Renovation?
It's tempting to simply move furniture from one room to another while work takes place.
That might work for a small decorating project, but once you're replacing kitchens, bathrooms, flooring or carrying out structural work, space can disappear very quickly.
Before long, the dining room contains the contents of the living room, the spare bedroom is full of boxes and you're constantly moving things around to give tradespeople access.
Putting belongings into self storage gives you somewhere dedicated to keep them until they're needed again.
Protect Your Furniture from Dust and Damage
Anyone who has renovated a property will know that building dust has a habit of getting everywhere.
Even if work is taking place in one part of the house, dust can travel into surrounding rooms and settle on furniture, soft furnishings and other belongings.
There's also the risk of accidental knocks and damage when tradespeople are moving tools and materials through the property.
Moving valuable or bulky furniture into a secure storage unit can help keep it away from the disruption until your home is ready for it again.
Give Tradespeople More Room to Work
An empty room is much easier to work in than one filled with furniture.
Removing sofas, tables, beds, cabinets and boxes can give builders, decorators, electricians and other tradespeople the space they need to work more efficiently.
It can also make larger jobs such as replacing flooring considerably easier because you aren't constantly moving furniture from one side of the room to the other.
Creating more working space could help the renovation run more smoothly for everyone involved.
Avoid Filling Another Room with Your Belongings
One of the most common approaches during a renovation is moving everything into another room.
The problem is that you're simply transferring the disruption elsewhere.
If you're renovating several rooms or the project is expected to last for weeks or months, you could quickly find that large parts of your home become unusable.
Self storage allows you to remove those items from the property altogether, helping you retain some normality while the work is underway.
What Can You Store During a Renovation?
The amount you need to store will depend on the scale of your project, but typical items include:
Sofas and armchairs
Dining tables and chairs
Beds and mattresses
Wardrobes and cabinets
TVs and other electrical equipment
Rugs and soft furnishings
Books and ornaments
Kitchen equipment
Boxes of personal belongings
Seasonal items already taking up valuable space
Before moving anything into storage, make sure items are clean and dry and use appropriate protective covers and packaging where necessary.
Renovating Your Kitchen?
Kitchen renovations can be particularly disruptive because you're removing one of the most frequently used rooms in the house.
Alongside storing furniture from surrounding areas, you may need somewhere for kitchen equipment, crockery and appliances while work takes place.
Packing items carefully into labelled boxes and placing them into storage can keep everything organised until your new kitchen is ready.
Renovating Before Moving Into a New Home
Self storage can be especially useful if you've purchased a property that needs work before you move in.
Rather than moving all your furniture into the house and then having to move it again when renovations begin, you can keep some or all of your belongings in storage until individual rooms are finished.
You can then move things into your new home gradually as the renovation progresses.
It can make moving and renovating at the same time much more manageable.
How Much Storage Space Will You Need?
This depends on how much of your home you're renovating and what you plan to remove.
If you're clearing one room, you may only need a relatively small storage unit. A larger renovation involving several rooms or an entire property will naturally require more space.
Make a list of the larger pieces of furniture you need to store and estimate the number of boxes you'll have.
Remember that furniture can often be dismantled and boxes safely stacked to make better use of the height of your storage unit.
If you're unsure, speak to the storage provider before booking. They should be able to help you choose an appropriate unit based on what you're planning to store.
What If Your Renovation Takes Longer Than Expected?
If you've ever watched a home renovation programme, you'll know projects don't always run exactly to schedule!
Unexpected work, material delays and changes to the original plans can all extend a project.
Choosing flexible self storage means you don't have to worry if you need your unit for longer than originally anticipated.
Equally, once the work is complete, you can start moving your belongings back into your home.
Self Storage for Home Renovations in Huddersfield
If you're planning building work or renovating your home in Huddersfield, MoorSpace Storage can give you the extra room you need while the work takes place.
Our secure storage options are suitable for everything from boxes and household belongings to larger pieces of furniture, helping you keep your possessions safely out of the way while you transform your home.
Whether your renovation lasts a few weeks or several months, having dedicated storage can make the whole process feel much more organised.
Make Space for Your Renovation
A renovation already comes with plenty to think about. Where you're going to put your furniture doesn't need to be another headache.
By moving belongings into self storage before work begins, you can protect them from dust and damage, create more room for tradespeople and keep the rest of your home more manageable.
If you're planning a home renovation in Huddersfield and aren't sure how much storage space you'll need, get in touch with the MoorSpace team. We can help you find the right storage solution for your project.
