Self-storage units open up various options for alternative storage that help expand space at home and in businesses. Although many use storage to store work-related items, stock, or for moving house, there are plenty of long-term solutions that Self-Storage can grant. Self-storage has gradually increased throughout the years, providing more alternative storage methods for personal and commercial use. This includes an 8.1% rise in available storage space across the UK over the last year. To help with finding the perfect storage solution, we have compiled the top 5 ideas for alternative storage uses you may wish to use self-storage units for.

5) Organise Your Collection & Treasures

Hobbies and collectibles can get out of hand if you haven’t got the space to display them. Whether collecting buttons or action figures, it’s easy to quickly run out of room and a struggle to display everything. Self-storage opens up space so you can keep displaying the best of what you have without losing everything you have obtained so far. 12 SQFT up to 50 SQFT is a great alternative storage method so that you can still collect what you like without it overcrowding usable space.

Boxing up items is also a great way to keep them preserved and make the most out of your storage space, with almost all units featuring 9ft high walls. If your collection of valuables and treasures is getting out of hand, storage units are the best match to keep them clean, dry, and secure.

4) Downsizing Made Easier

Downsizing to a smaller home has become much more common, with a 45% increase reported during 2024. Although there may be many reasons for this change, the volume of items from the previous household may often be too much. Self-storage can help by offering an alternative storage solution to the items you may want to keep or sort for another day. This could be large furniture you want for the future, items you still need to sort out, or even contents that belong to a family member that you don’t have room for.

3) Don’t let your Garage become a storage hut

Avoid making your garage unusable.

Garages are often used as a makeshift storage building for a variety of unused or undesired items from households, while failing to be used as designed. A garage is often used for a large collection of tools that don’t always get used every week and the main use of a garage is often to store and maintain a car. However, it used to be common practice to store your vehicle in a garage instead of parking on the street, especially as many households have a garage attached to their home. In 2006, it was reported via the BBC that only 23% of households with attached garages used them to store their car.

Using Self-Storage allows for any collection of items to be stored without sacrificing usable space. This includes ensuring that you have the space to store your car in the comfort of a garage while also including added benefits such as affecting your car insurance. Whether for tools or storage space, self-storage units are a great way to make complete use of a garage or even a shed. 50 to 100 sq. ft. are often the common choices for these storage solutions and

2) Make any Room 100% usable

There are often some spaces at home that are cluttered with items due to lack of storage space where needed. This can include winter clothes sitting at the bottom of a waldrobe during the summer months, or even unused items stored in another room due to limited space options. Units are the best alternative storage solution when trying to maximise the space in each room, allowing for each space to retain what its needed for. This includes allowing the kids to have the entire space they reside in or making sure a home office doesn’t keep last season’s clothes.

1) Clear the Loft – More Space & Easy Access

Most loft spaces are difficult to access easily, making it a tricky location to use as a storage space at home.

A lot of items are often stored in a loft space, which isn’t always as easy to access and can easily get cluttered. The common use for loft storage is often seasonal items such as Christmas trees and decorations, with some also storing unused items or even family belongings. Self-storage is a great way to store seasonal or personal items that you may not need to access on a weekly or monthly basis. 25 SQFT or 50 SQFT is a common selection for the desired space needed to switch from loft usage to Self-storage, plus our units are less susceptable to dust that can accumulate over time.

With our Storage solution in East Tilbury, we can provide this service locally within Thurrock, and we also offer storage deals to first-time clients. Its easy to start storing with our self-storage units and match you to the best size for your requirements.

Find your storage solution by submitting a quote request via our website or call us directly on 01375 859947 to find your alternative storage solution.

Source: CBRE, BBC