Why and When To Use Furniture Storage in Cambridge
When most people think of storing furniture, they usually picture a house move or maybe a big clear-out. But at Cambourne Self Storage in Cambourne, Cambridge, we’ve learned that there are many other good reasons to store your furniture in self storage. If you’ve got furniture you’re not ready to part with, or simply need to free up some room, here are 10 smart situations where a storage unit could make your life a whole lot easier.
1. Store Your Furniture, Stress-Free When Redecorating or Renovating
Painting, plastering, or laying new flooring? Your furniture doesn’t need to be in the way, or worse, at risk of damage. Store it off-site in a secure, clean unit while you get the job done, and bring it back into a fresh space.
2. Store Furniture Over the Summer
Cambridge is home to thousands of students, many of whom face a familiar dilemma each summer: what to do with your furniture between tenancies? A short-term storage unit can save you the hassle (and cost) of moving everything home and back again. Too expensive? The trick is to find self storage close by but outside the city.
3. Downsize Without Downsizing Your Life
Moving to a smaller place? Just because you don’t have space right now doesn’t mean you need to say goodbye to your furniture. Store it safely until you decide what to keep, sell, donate, or reuse in your new home.
4. Keep Extras in Storage While Property Furnished
Many Cambridge landlords choose to let their property be furnished. But what if your tenants bring their own pieces? Storage allows you to safely keep your surplus beds, sofas or wardrobes for future use without cluttering up your garage.
5. Waiting for a New Home to Complete
Furniture storage can bridge the gap, giving you flexibility and peace of mind during the in-between weeks or months.
6. Store Instead of Sell During Temporary Job Relocation
Heading abroad for a fixed-term contract or sabbatical? Selling your furniture might feel drastic. Instead, store it affordably at Cambourne Self Storage, ready to slot back into place when you return.
7. Keep Your Inherited Furniture Safe Until You’re Ready
Whether it's an heirloom dining table or a vintage armchair with sentimental value, storage gives you time and space to decide what to do with inherited pieces, without the pressure of fitting them into your current layout.
8. Make Your Space Shine For Home Selling
Buyers love clean, clutter-free spaces. Storing some of your furniture, especially large or bold pieces, can help potential buyers visualise their own future home and increase your property’s appeal.
Moving in with a partner or family? You’ll likely have duplicate sofas, beds, and tables. Store your extras short-term while you figure out what works best for your new shared space.
10. Rotate Seasonal Furniture Without Crowding Your Home
Just like winter wardrobes, furniture can be seasonal too. Perhaps you only use that large dining table at Christmas, or swap outdoor patio sets in the colder months. Store them safely and access them only when needed.
At Cambourne Self Storage, we offer secure, affordable furniture storage for customers across Cambourne, Cambridge, and beyond — with: - 24/7 access to your unit - No long contracts - Drive-up ground floor storage (easy loading!) - Flexible sizing Competitive pricing starting at just £70/month See our current storage prices If you’ve got furniture that needs a safe, secure temporary home, we’re here to help. Get in touch with Cambourne Self Storage today!
