Where to Store Furniture in Between Moves?

If there’s a gap between moving out of your old house and into your new one, it can be an incredibly stressful time. Not only are you potentially living out of boxes or suitcases and struggling to find your everyday items, you’re then having to repack them ready for when it’s time to move in to your new place. 

If you find yourself in this position, the good news is that there’s a simple and flexible solution to store your furniture that will take a huge weight off your shoulders.

Storing Items and Furniture When You’re Between Places

Although it may seem doable at first, you’ll quickly learn that managing your belongings without proper storage can create more problems than it solves. 

1. Damage and breakages. The biggest risk with storing items in a place that isn’t secure or big enough is that items can easily get scratched or damaged.
2. Lost or misplaced items. It’s unlikely you’ll find somewhere big enough to house everything whilst you’re waiting for your new house. As such, spreading stuff across different locations and calling upon different friends and family to chip in with space can make it surprisingly easy to lose track of important belongings. 
3. Cluttered living spaces. If you take everything with you, on the other hand, your accommodation can quickly become overcrowded and a struggle to move among your boxes and furniture.
4. Increased moving stress. Being in between houses is stressful enough without the added hassle of shifting boxes around or packing and repacking items during an already busy time.
5. Limited access to essentials. If you’ve brought everything with you, you’ll find that you’re unable to reach things you actually need. This is especially true if you haven’t decluttered before your house move.

Furniture Storage for Moving House

Self storage units offer a simple, secure, and flexible way to store your furniture when moving house. Rather than juggling limited space, or relying on others to keep your belongings safe, you can keep everything in one organised and accessible place. 

1. Flexible storage durations. You may be moving in a couple of weeks, or you could be facing months ahead of you. Either way, you’re not locked into a long-term commitment, meaning you only need to pay for your furniture storage for as long as you need it. 
2. Safe and secure. You may trust your Uncle Dave or childhood friend to look after your belongings, but ultimately accidents can happen.
3. Convenient locations. Our Kangaroo Self Storage locations are conveniently placed so that they’re accessible without complicated arrangements or needing to gather your furniture from more than one place.
4. Extended access hours. Our receptions are typically open 9am-5pm. However, you can also add on 7-day, 24-hour access should you foresee needing more flexibility. 
5. Declutter your temporary space. By keeping just the essentials, and storing the rest of your furniture away safely, you’re creating a clutter-free environment that will feel a lot more homely whilst you wait to move in to your new place.

Storing your furniture in self storage units can transform a chaotic situation into something much more manageable. 

Furniture Storage Guide

Choosing the right self storage unit size is the first step to making sure storing your furniture is efficient and cost-effective. 

Here’s a general guide to help you plan:

Once you’ve chosen the correct size of unit, you then need to consider how to store you furniture safely. Here are some of our tips:

• Disassemble larger furniture like beds and tables
• Use protective covers for sofas and mattresses
• Stack heavier boxes at the bottom and lighter ones on top 
• Leave walkways to be able to access everything 

Not only are you protecting your belongings storing your furniture and items this way, but it’ll make unpacking at your new place much smoother. 

FAQs

How long can I store furniture between moves?

You can store your furniture from as little as a few weeks. Flexibility is one of the biggest advantages of self storage.

Is self storage safe for furniture?

Yes. Storage facilities are designed to keep your belongings secure and protected, especially when items are packed properly.

What should I keep with me instead of storing?

Keep daily essentials like clothes, toiletries, important documents, and anything you’ll need regular access to.

Can I access my storage unit anytime?

Most of our facilities offer the ability to add on extended or flexible access hours, so you can visit your unit when it suits your schedule.

Do I need to prepare furniture before storing it?

This isn’t a necessity, but disassembling, and protecting items will help prevent damage and enable you to make the most of your storage unit.

If you’re looking for furniture storage for your house move, make sure you get a quote from Kangaroo Self Storage to take some of the stress out of your next step.