Choosing
the right storage unit doesn’t have to be a guessing game. The right size
depends on how much you’re storing, the size of your largest items, and whether
you’ll need room to access your belongings after you move in.
At
Superior Storage in Hutchinson, Kansas, we offer storage units ranging
from 7x10 to 13x43, with options for everything from clearing out a room
or garage to storing the contents of an entire home or creating extra space for
your business.
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Not
sure where to start? This guide will help you compare your options and find the
amount of space that makes sense for you.
Our storage units generally fall
into four categories: small, medium, large and extra-large.
Use the guide below to compare available sizes, then keep reading for a closer look at what you can expect to fit in each category.
Sizes to consider: 7x10, 8.5x10 and
10x10
Our small storage units offer
approximately 70 to 100 square feet of floor space and are a great place to
start if you’re looking to reclaim some space at home without storing the
contents of an entire house.
Depending
on the exact unit size and how you pack it, a small storage unit may
accommodate:
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A mattress and box spring
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Bedroom furniture
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A sofa or loveseat
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A dresser
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A small dining table and chairs
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Bicycles
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Holiday decorations
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Lawn and garden equipment
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Boxes and storage totes
These
units can be a good fit for apartment storage, college students, seasonal
items, a room remodel, decluttering or clearing some much-needed space out of
the garage.
A
10x10 storage unit provides approximately 100 square feet of floor space
— roughly comparable to an average bedroom — and is a versatile option for
storing furniture, boxes and belongings from several rooms.
Sizes to consider: 14x10, 10x16
and 13x16
Need more than an extra room’s worth
of space? Our medium units range from approximately 140 to 208 square feet and
begin to provide the kind of space you might associate with a small garage.
Depending
on the unit you select, you may be able to store:
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Multiple bedroom sets
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Living room furniture
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Dining room furniture
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Mattresses
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A washer and dryer
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A refrigerator and other appliances
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Outdoor furniture
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Lawn equipment
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Garage contents
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Numerous boxes and totes
Medium
units are worth considering if you’re moving, remodeling, downsizing or
storing the contents of several rooms or a smaller home.
They’re
also a good middle ground when a 10x10 feels a little too tight but you don’t
need one of our larger garage-sized spaces.
Sizes to consider: 10x21, 13x21 and
10x27
Our large storage units provide
approximately 210 to 273 square feet of floor space, comparable to a one-car or
oversized garage.
That extra room opens up considerably
more possibilities.
A
large unit may accommodate:
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Furniture from multiple bedrooms
·
Full living and dining room sets
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Major appliances
·
Garage contents
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Outdoor equipment
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Large quantities of boxes and totes
·
Business inventory and supplies
·
Some vehicles, depending on vehicle and entrance
dimensions
These
units can be especially helpful for whole-home moves, major remodeling
projects, business inventory, equipment storage or situations where you need to
combine furniture and household belongings with larger items.
If
you’re planning to store a vehicle, we recommend measuring both the vehicle and
the unit entrance before selecting a unit.
Sizes to consider: 13x27,
10x43 and 13x43
Sometimes you need more than a
typical storage unit.
Superior Storage’s extra-large
units range from approximately 351 to 559 square feet, giving you substantial
room for larger moves, business needs, equipment and other major storage
projects.
Depending
on the size you choose, these units may accommodate:
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Contents of a larger home
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Multiple furniture sets
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Major appliances
·
Large quantities of boxes and totes
·
Business inventory
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Contractor tools and supplies
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Lawn and outdoor equipment
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Large equipment
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Vehicles, depending on dimensions
Our
largest 13x43 storage unit provides approximately 559 square feet of floor
space. These extra-large options can be especially useful for business owners,
contractors, large household moves or anyone who simply needs significantly
more room.
If you’re
standing in your garage or living room wondering how you’re supposed to
translate a pile of belongings into square footage, you’re not alone.
Instead of trying
to calculate everything perfectly, start with these four steps.
You don’t need to count every box.
Start by identifying the biggest things you plan to store.
Think about:
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Beds and mattresses
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Sofas and chairs
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Appliances
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Tables
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Dressers
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Outdoor equipment
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Vehicles or large equipment
Your largest items will usually
give you a better starting point than trying to estimate the number of boxes
you’ll have.
If you have anything unusually
large or long, grab a tape measure before choosing your unit.
This is especially important
for vehicles, large appliances, oversized furniture, equipment and other items
where a few inches can make a difference.
There’s a
difference between asking “Will everything fit?” and “Will I be able
to get to anything once it does?”
If you’re storing
belongings during a move and won’t need them again for several months, packing
your unit tightly may make sense.
If you’ll
regularly visit your unit to retrieve seasonal items, business inventory, tools
or other belongings, consider leaving a walkway down the middle. That may mean
choosing a slightly larger unit.
It’s easy to
underestimate how much space furniture and boxes take up once everything is
together.
If you’re
deciding between two sizes and expect to access the unit regularly, a little
extra room can make your storage space much easier to organize and use.
Moving is one of
the most common reasons people need temporary storage, but the right unit
depends more on how much you own than the number of bedrooms printed on your
home’s listing.
As a general
starting point:
·
Apartment or a few rooms: Start with our small
units.
·
Small home: Consider our medium units or
multiple small units.
·
Larger home: Look at our large units.
·
Large home or significant amount of belongings:
Consider one of our extra-large units.
These are
guidelines rather than hard rules. A minimalist two-bedroom apartment and a
fully furnished two-bedroom home can require very different amounts of storage.
Storage units
aren’t just for moving and decluttering.
For a small
business, renting storage space can provide room for inventory, supplies or
equipment without taking up valuable space at home or committing to additional
office, retail or warehouse space.
Storage can be
useful for:
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Contractors storing tools, equipment and
supplies
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Retail businesses storing excess or
seasonal inventory
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Property managers storing maintenance
supplies
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Realtors and home stagers storing
furniture and décor
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Offices storing furniture, supplies or
records
·
Seasonal businesses storing equipment
during the off-season
A small business
with boxes or supplies may only need a small or medium unit, while
contractors and businesses carrying significant inventory or equipment may
benefit from one of our large or extra-large units.
A 10x10 is one of
the most recognizable and versatile storage unit sizes. It provides
approximately 100 square feet of floor space and can work well for apartment
contents, furniture, boxes, seasonal belongings and household overflow.
A 10x10 storage
unit can typically hold furniture and belongings from several rooms, including
items such as mattresses, bedroom furniture, a sofa, dining furniture,
appliances and moving boxes. Exactly how much will fit depends on the size of
your belongings and how efficiently the unit is packed.
If you’ll need
regular access to your belongings, having some extra space can be very helpful.
A slightly larger unit gives you room to create an aisle, organize your
belongings and retrieve items without unloading half the unit first.
Yes, when it can
be done safely. Disassembling tables and bed frames, storing appropriate items
vertically and making use of vertical space can help maximize your unit. Avoid
unstable stacks or placing heavy items on furniture that could be damaged.
Some of Superior
Storage’s larger units may accommodate vehicles. Because vehicle and unit
entrance dimensions vary, measure your vehicle and confirm the dimensions of
the unit and entrance before renting for vehicle storage.
That’s okay. Make
a list of the largest items you plan to store and contact Superior Storage. We
can help you narrow down which available unit sizes are likely to work best.
Whether you’re moving,
decluttering, renovating, making room in the garage, storing business inventory
or simply running out of space, Superior Storage has options ranging from
compact 7x10 units to extra-large 13x43 spaces.
We’re
conveniently located at:
Superior
Storage
327 N Superior St
Hutchinson, KS 67501
Ready to find the
right fit?
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