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The Guest Room Flip: 3 Simple Ways to Turn Your Storage Unit into Holiday Survival Space

By Nicolas Rincon

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  1. FLIP ONE: Clearing the Clutter and the Couch
  2. FLIP TWO: Protecting the Investment and the Peace of Mind
  3. FLIP THREE: Organizing the Holiday Logistics

It is early December, and the holiday clock is ticking. You know that spare room in your house the one storing the filing cabinet, the unused treadmill, and the five Amazon boxes you still haven’t opened? That room has a new title: The Guest Suite.

Turning that chaotic space into a cozy, five-star stay for visiting family can feel like an impossible magic trick. Luckily, a local storage unit is the perfect solution for creating instant space. It is a temporary extension of your home designed specifically for short-term needs, making it easier than ever to manage your items. Renting is easy, and you can find a variety of unit sizes across our storage locations.

Here are three ways your Personal Storage unit becomes your key to a stress-free hosting season.

FLIP ONE: Clearing the Clutter and the Couch

Your first priority is floor space. Guests do not need to share a room with your old elliptical machine or your collection of out-of-season sporting gear.

The biggest mistake people make is trying to cram these items into the garage, where they risk damage and create new clutter. Instead, quickly load them into a small, temporary Moving Storage unit. Focus on bulky but non-essential items: extra chairs, off-season wardrobe boxes, hobby equipment, and any furniture that won’t be used until the New Year. You can check our Size Guide online to ensure you only pay for the exact space you need.

For quick loading, make sure to read through our essential Storage and Packing Tips before you start boxing up lamps and pillows.

A couple loading holiday decorations and storage boxes onto a handcart in a clean, indoor climate-controlled storage unit hallway.

FLIP TWO: Protecting the Investment and the Peace of Mind

Not everything can be tossed in a corner. If your spare room holds expensive electronics, framed art, or high-end wooden furniture that was simply moved to make way for the new holiday decor, these items need proper care.

During the holidays, fluctuating temperatures and high humidity especially in basements or unheated garages can warp wood, damage circuits, or cause mildew. When you are storing high-value belongings, protection is the priority. Our Climate-Controlled Storage units maintain a consistent temperature, which eliminates the risk of damage.

Additionally, to ensure total confidence during the busy travel season, consider adding a Storage Protection Plan to your unit rental. Knowing your valuables are safeguarded, even if only for a few weeks, gives you the peace of mind required to focus on enjoying your guests.

FLIP THREE: Organizing the Holiday Logistics

Once the main furniture is cleared, use your storage unit for those essential holiday logistics that create chaos in the home:

  1. Gift Hiding: Hiding large gifts from curious eyes is much easier when they are locked up 10 minutes away.
  2. Coat Check: If you are hosting a big party, you need somewhere to put all those winter coats and boots. Move your everyday coat rack and shoe storage into the unit to free up the entry closet for guests.
  3. Kitchen Prep: If you are a big holiday baker, store the non-essential kitchen appliances, bowls, and serving ware in a unit to free up counter space for meal prep. Refer to our Storage and Packing Tips again for securing fragile dishes.

Your Holiday Survival Space

This time of year is stressful enough without turning your home into an obstacle course. By utilizing a small Personal Storage unit, you are not just storing things you are buying yourself space, organization, and peace of mind during the busiest season of the year.

Ready to claim your storage unit and turn that chaos into a welcoming guest suite? Visit our nearest facility or explore our Size Guide to find the perfect short-term space today.

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Size Guide

Small Storage Units
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5' x 5'

Equivalent to a standard walk-in closet.

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5' x 10'

Equivalent to a large shed.

Medium Storage Units
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10' x 10'

Equivalent to half of a standard garage and good for a one-bedroom apartment.

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10' x 15

Equivalent to a large bedroom and good for a small house.

Large Storage Units
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10' x 20'

Equivalent to a small garage and good for a mid-size house.

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10' x 30'

Equivalent to a large garage and good for a large house.

Vehicle Storage Units
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Covered Parking

Varying vehicle storage sizes can accommodate cars, boats, and RVs.

5' x 5'

This storage unit is small but mighty! Our 5x5, 25-square-foot spaces are about the size of a walk-in closet and great for holding household clutter, small furniture, and seasonal items.

Ideal for storing:
  • Boxes of offseason clothing and old toys
  • Small furniture or appliances
  • Seasonal decor or equipment such as garden tools and camping gear
  • Office supplies and business records and files

5' x 10'

This storage unit size is popular because it’s so versatile and functional. Our 5x10, 50-square-foot spaces are about the size of a large shed and great for holding various items from a small apartment or all the furnishings of a bedroom or office.

Ideal for storing:
  • Mattress sets, dressers, and coffee tables
  • Artwork, musical instruments, and mid-size electronics
  • Seasonal decor or equipment such as garden tools, skis, and camping gear
  • Business supplies, records, or inventory

10' x 10'

This storage unit is not too big, not too small, but just right for bulky furniture or equipment. Our 10x10, 100-square-foot spaces are about the size of half of a standard garage and can fit the contents of a one-bedroom home.

Ideal for storing:
  • Household furniture such as sofas, tables, dressers, mattress sets, and coffee or bedside tables
  • Electronics and musical instruments
  • Seasonal decor or equipment such as garden tools, bicycles, skis, and camping gear
  • Office equipment such as desks, chairs, and shelves

10' x 15'

Another popular choice, this storage unit is great for small families or households. Our 10x15, 150-square-foot spaces are about the size of a large bedroom and can fit the contents of a two-bedroom home.

Ideal for storing:
  • Bulky household furniture such as sofas, dining tables, dressers, bedroom sets, and bookcases
  • Major appliances such as washers, dryers, and refrigerators
  • Outdoor equipment such as grills, bicycles, skis, and camping gear
  • Commercial inventory and office equipment such as desks, chairs, and shelves

10' x 20'

If you’re in between moves, staging your home for selling, or planning a big remodel, this storage unit might be the one for you. Our 10x20, 200-square-foot spaces are about the size of a small garage and can fit the contents of a three- or four-bedroom home.

Ideal for storing:
  • Bulky household furniture such as sectional sofas, dining tables, mattress sets, dressers, and entertainment centers
  • Major appliances such as washers, dryers, and refrigerators
  • Large musical instruments or equipment such as pianos and TVs
  • Outdoor equipment such as lawnmowers, grills, bicycles, skis, and camping gear
  • Commercial inventory and office equipment such as desks, chairs, and shelves

10' x 30'

This storage unit is about the size of a large garage for those seeking a major space solution. Our 10x30, 300-square-foot spaces offer enough room to fit the contents of a four- or five-bedroom home.

Ideal for storing:
  • Items that aren’t easily boxed up
  • Large household furniture such as sectional sofas, entertainment centers, and mattress and dining sets
  • Major appliances such as washers, dryers, and refrigerators
  • Outdoor equipment such as lawnmowers, grills, bicycles, and canoes or small boats
  • Commercial inventory and office equipment such as desks, chairs, and shelves

Covered Parking

Parking spaces and covered vehicle storage for your car, boat, or RV can keep your ride from consuming valuable space in your garage, all while shielding it from the elements—like sunshine, rain, or hail. Some of our covered parking units even include electricity, too. Find and contact a self storage facility near you for location-specific car storage availability.

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