Student Storage 101: How University Students Can Benefit from Self-Storage

As students in the UK embark on their academic journeys, one of the main challenges they experience during their university life is their space management in student accommodation. Student accommodation usually is in the form of a small bedroom, with a shared kitchen, and sometimes a shared bathroom, if you don’t opt for an en-suite. Storing and organising all of your belongings in a small living space can be a struggle. Many students don’t know how convenient self-storage services can be, in times like this. This blog will explore how university students in the UK can benefit from self-storage to enhance their academic experience and live student life to the fullest! 

Maximise living space 

Student accommodation rooms are small and compact: although there are a lot of storage spaces such as wardrobes, drawers and under the bed storage, you won’t be able to have large bulky items lying around in your bedroom. Self-storage provides you with the opportunity to declutter your living space and reclaim valuable square footage. Things you might want to put into self-storage are items such as seasonal items, suitcases, and other non-essential items that you don’t use in a day-to-day life but have sentimental value to you. Storing your items will allow you to live a minimalistic and organised life, making it a comfortable living space for both studying and relaxation. LOVESPACE makes self-storage easy for students – check out our services here.  

Streamlining transitions  

Whether you are entering a new semester, relocating during holidays, or graduating and moving into a new city for an internship, placement, or a full-time job – self-storage provides you with the bridge to these new chapters. Packing and transporting your items to your destination can be a lot of work, especially if you are only going away for a couple of months. Self-storage provides you with the solution to store your belongings safely and securely during these transitions. At LOVESPACE, you don’t need to rent out an entire storage unit to put your things in storage. You can store your items with us by-the-box: perfect if you only have a couple of things to store with us. We collect your stuff directly from your address, store them in our warehouse for as long as you need, and deliver them back to you, to any address in the UK or Republic of Ireland, whenever you want them back! If you don’t need storage and just need your items to be delivered to your new home, or if you don’t have time to pack your stuff into boxes: we also offer a packing and shipping service!  

Protecting valuable items 

In busy cities like London, Manchester and Edinburgh, many student accommodation buildings may not always have the strongest level of security measures to protect your valuables in your student room. Self-storage facilities ensure that your items are stored securely and safely: at LOVESPACE, all our warehouses are equipped with 24-hour CCTV monitoring with climate control. As our services all include collection and delivery, we also do not allow anyone to visit our storage facilities: eliminating the chances of anyone else accessing your belongings. Every box you store with us is also covered for up to £100 for free, and you can also purchase more coverage for a small additional cost. Your things will always be safe with us! 

Sustainable lifestyle 

As many people become more conscious of their environmental impact, many students are looking for ways to uptake a more sustainable lifestyle. Self-storage encourages these efforts by promoting the idea of reusing and repurposing your belongings. Many students throw away their items due to the lack of space in their accommodation – instead, you can put these items in storage for future use, extending their lifecycle and reducing waste. Our packing materials are reusable and recyclable, and we also have energy-efficient lighting systems installed in some of our warehouses – ensuring that our storage facilities align with values and practices of sustainability.  

Studying abroad and travelling 

If you are thinking of going on a study abroad programme, or even just travelling for a few months – self-storage is the perfect solution for you whilst you are away. Instead of asking your family members to pick up your things to bring back home before you fly off, why not ask us to collect them instead? Pick a date for us to collect your items and we will come directly to your accommodation and transport them to our storage facility. You will be able to embark on your travelling adventures with the peace of mind knowing that your items are safe and secure with us, until your return!  

As you can see, self-storage provides versatility for students to optimise their university experience, simplify transitions and fulfil an organised and clutter-free lifestyle. Integrating self-storage into your student life can be a game changer and will allow you to enjoy and make the most out of your university years!