5 Ways To Use Self Storage for Your New Year’s Decluttering
A new year brings a fresh perspective on your living environment. Closets feel tighter, garages look more crowded, and leftover holiday decor often lingers longer than expected. Thankfully, the holidays are also the perfect time to make a difference in how you manage your space, as a few easy changes can reset your home to feel calmer and more functional.
Self storage for decluttering allows you to turn the page to another year with intention and confidence. By moving lesser-used items into a storage unit, you can reclaim space without permanently saying goodbye to cherished belongings. The experts at BestBox Storage have put together five practical ways you can use self storage as part of your New Year’s decluttering plan.
1. Holiday Decoration Storage
Once the holidays end and the decorations start to come down, closets, garages, and crawlspaces can quickly become overcrowded. Packing them away in a household storage unit can keep everything secure and organized until the next season rolls around. This also opens up valuable space inside your home for the items you use year-round.
Here are a few examples of seasonal decor you can keep in a storage unit:
● Artificial holiday trees
● Wreaths and holly
● Ornament boxes
● Christmas light strands
● Inflatable yard decorations
● Seasonal tableware and serving pieces
2. Self Storage for Your New Year’s Resolution
Many New Year’s resolutions are centered on the home. You might want to create space for a workout area, add a home office, or make your living space more organized. A storage unit allows you to temporarily relocate furniture, boxes, or other unused items to open space for new routines and habits without feeling cramped.
3. Rotate Out Lesser-Used Items
Not everything needs to live in your home all year. Rotating out seasonal items you only use for a few months at most can make your living space feel more peaceful and easier to manage. Self storage gives you a dedicated place to keep belongings accessible without overwhelming your closets or common areas.
Examples of items you can easily rotate out throughout the year include:
● Winter coats and snow gear
● Summer sports equipment
● Swimsuits and beach accessories
● Patio furniture and outdoor cushions
● Seasonal decorations
● Extra chairs for hosting family dinners
4. Document and Photo Storage
Paperwork, records, and photographs often carry sentimental or legal value, but they can pile up quickly. Storing these items in a climate-controlled storage unit helps shield them from temperature and humidity changes. It’s a smart option for documents you need to hang onto but don’t need to access regularly.
5. Store Keepsakes and Souvenirs
As families grow, keepsakes tend to accumulate fast. Childhood items, souvenirs, and other meaningful belongings deserve care, even if they aren’t displayed every day. A storage unit provides a clean, dedicated space to preserve these memories without overcrowding your home. This approach works exceptionally well for saving kids’ items as they grow, as you can hold onto cherished belongings without having to make room for new ones in the future.
How Big of a Storage Unit Do I Need?
The right storage unit size depends on what you plan to store and how often you want to access it. A 5x5 storage unit may work for small boxes, decorations, and documents. Larger 10x10 or 10x20 storage units are better for furniture or multi-room decluttering projects.
BestBox’s size guide can help you calculate the amount of space to rent.
Rent Secure Storage From BestBox Storage
Decluttering your home for the New Year doesn’t mean having to part with your belongings. BestBox Storage offers clean, secure storage units that make it easy to create living space while keeping your items close by. With flexible month-to-month leases, you can rent space for just a couple of months or for years to come—it’s up to you!
Don’t wait to get started! Find a storage facility near you and take the first steps toward resetting in the New Year. You can also check out our frequently asked questions or contact us online to learn more. Find more decluttering tips from our storage blog.