5 x 5
A 5x5 storage unit is the size of a small closet.
This unit size fits furnishings of a small bedroom, including a small mattress set, a dresser, a TV, and several small to medium-sized boxes. It is also perfect for document storage and seasonal decorations. Sporting equipment such as snowboards, waterskis, wakeboards, and fishing gear are other great uses for this small storage unit size.
TIP: Group your boxes by sturdiness or weight, placing heavier and sturdier boxes on the bottom, and more fragile items on top. You can maximize space by using a portable shelving system, or stacking boxes on sturdy furniture.
5 x 10
A 5x10 storage unit is the size of a walk-in closet.
This storage unit size fits furnishings of a medium-sized bedroom, including a queen-sized mattress set, a dresser, a TV, and several small to medium-sized boxes. It is also perfect for document storage, seasonal decorations, and music gear. Sporting equipment such as snowboards, waterskis, wakeboards, and fishing gear are other great uses for this unit size.
TIP: Group your boxes by sturdiness or weight, placing heavier and sturdier boxes on the bottom, and more fragile items on top. You can maximize space by using a portable shelving system, or stacking boxes on sturdy furniture.
10 x 10
A 10x10 storage unit is equivalent to half of a one-car garage.
This unit size fits the contents of an entire family room or two full bedrooms, including several small to medium-sized boxes. This could include two queen-sized mattress sets, dressers, nightstands, and a desk. It is also perfect for document storage, seasonal decorations, and music gear. Sporting equipment such as golf clubs, snowboards, waterskis, wakeboards, and fishing gear store well in this storage unit size.
TIP: Group your boxes by sturdiness or weight, placing heavier and sturdier boxes on the bottom, and more fragile items on top. You can maximize space by using a portable shelving system, or stacking boxes on sturdy furniture.
10 x 15
A 10x15 storage unit is slightly smaller than a standard one-car garage.
It fits the contents of three full bedrooms and larger items such as a piano, couches, tables, desks, and appliances, plus several medium to large-sized boxes. This self storage unit option is also ideal for document storage, seasonal decorations, and music equipment. Sporting equipment such as bikes, golf clubs, snowboards, waterskis, wakeboards, and fishing gear are other great uses for this unit size.
TIP: Group your boxes by sturdiness or weight, placing heavier and sturdier boxes on the bottom, and more fragile items on top. You can maximize space by using a portable shelving system, or by stacking boxes on sturdy furniture.
10 x 20
A 10x20 storage unit is about the same size as a standard one-car garage.
This unit size fits the contents of a multi-bedroom house, including oversized items like a couch, refrigerator, washer/dryer, dining room set, and several large-sized boxes. It is also ideal for larger music equipment (ex: pianos, speakers) and larger seasonal sporting equipment (bikes, golf clubs). Contractors will also find this size useful for storing materials.
TIP: Group your boxes by sturdiness or weight, placing heavier and sturdier boxes on the bottom, and more fragile items on top. You can maximize space by using a portable shelving system, or by stacking boxes on sturdy furniture.
10 x 30
A 10x30 storage unit is the size of a 1½ car garage.
This large storage unit size fits the contents of a fully furnished 3 to 5-bedroom house, including over-sized items such as a couch, mattress sets, a dresser, a refrigerator, a washer/dryer, a dining room set, an entertainment center and several large boxes. This unit option is ideal for heavy music equipment (ex: pianos, speakers) and larger seasonal sporting equipment (bikes, golf clubs). Contractors will also find this size useful for storing materials.
TIP: Group your boxes by sturdiness or weight, placing heavier and sturdier boxes on the bottom, and more fragile items on top. You can maximize space by using a portable shelving system, or by stacking boxes on sturdy furniture.
Once you've found the right unit size for your needs, you can reserve your storage unit online today — just click "Reserve Today" to get started.
Still not sure what size is best? Our storage experts are here to help. For additional assistance, visit our Oakley storage office for a tour, or call us at (925) 625-7867.
4700 Main Street, Oakley, CA 94561
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