Is your home feeling more cluttered than comfortable this summer? You’re not alone. As families spend more time together, welcome visitors and take on seasonal projects, it can quickly start to feel like you’re pushing back a tidal wave of ‘stuff’ that’s slowly taking over your home. The surprising part is that many of the items taking up valuable space aren’t things you need access to every day. With a little strategic storage, you could reclaim valuable room and enjoy a more organised, stress-free summer.
Here are ten things you might not have considered putting into storage this summer:
1. Winter Clothing and Bulky Coats
When temperatures rise, there’s no need for thick winter coats, jumpers and wellies to take up valuable wardrobe space. Packing away seasonal clothing can instantly make bedrooms and wardrobes feel more organised, while protecting your winter items until they’re needed again.
2. Christmas Decorations
It may feel a little early to think about Christmas, but festive decorations can occupy a surprising amount of storage space. Artificial trees, lights, wreaths and ornament boxes can all be safely stored away, freeing up lofts, cupboards and spare rooms for everyday use.
3. Sports Equipment
Many households have sports equipment that sits unused for part of the year. Skis, snowboards, rugby gear, exercise machines and other bulky items can quickly fill garages and spare rooms. Moving them into storage creates extra room while keeping everything safe and ready for next season.
4. Furniture You’re Not Currently Using
Perhaps you’ve recently redecorated, inherited a piece of furniture, or are waiting for a room renovation to be completed. Rather than squeezing furniture into every available corner, a storage unit gives you a secure place to keep it until you’re ready to use it again.
5. Children’s Toys and Baby Equipment
School holidays often mean more toys, games and outdoor play equipment finding their way into the house. Storage can be ideal for items that children have temporarily outgrown, helping to keep family spaces tidy while preserving belongings for younger siblings or future use.
6. Gardening Equipment
Gardens are at their best during the summer months, but not every gardening item needs to be kept close at hand. Spare pots, seasonal tools, garden furniture covers and unused equipment can all be stored neatly away, creating more space in sheds and garages.
7. Student Belongings
Many families across Dartmouth, Totnes and the South Hams welcome university students home during the summer break. Suddenly finding room for boxes, books, furniture and personal belongings can be a challenge. Self storage offers a practical solution until the next term begins.
8. Holiday and Camping Gear
Suitcases, camping equipment, paddleboards, beach accessories and travel gear often spend much of the year unused. Rather than filling spare bedrooms or hall cupboards, these seasonal items can be stored safely until your next adventure.
9. Business Stock and Documents
With more people running businesses from home than ever before, spare rooms can quickly become overcrowded with stock, paperwork and equipment. A self storage unit provides additional space for growing businesses while helping to maintain a better work-life balance at home.
10. Items for an Upcoming House Move
Summer is traditionally one of the busiest periods for buying and selling property in South Devon. If you’re planning a move, storing boxes, excess furniture and personal belongings can help your home feel more spacious and appealing to potential buyers. It can also make the moving process far less stressful when the time comes.
Enjoy a More Spacious Summer
Creating extra room at home doesn’t always require major renovations or expensive extensions. Sometimes, simply moving a few non-essential items into storage can transform how your home feels and functions.
Whether you’re clearing space for visiting family, preparing for a house move, running a home business, or simply looking to enjoy a more organised home this summer, self storage offers a flexible solution that works around your lifestyle.
At Indoor Self Storage in Dartmouth and Totnes, we help homeowners, families and local businesses across the South Hams create the extra space they need. Our clean, secure and easily accessible storage units provide a simple way to enjoy a clutter-free home and a more relaxing summer.
If you’d like to find out more about our storage options in Dartmouth or Totnes, get in touch with our friendly team today. We’re always happy to help you find the right storage solution for your needs.
