How to use your storage unit most effectively — tips for maximum space utilisation
Practical tips for packing, stacking and organising your BOXLY storage box
Anyone who uses the available space in their storage box cleverly saves money and finds everything faster afterwards. The key: plan ahead, disassemble large furniture, label everything clearly and stack intelligently. In this guide we show you step by step how to get the maximum out of your storage space.
Plan ahead and sort
When it comes to your storage space, you want to make maximum use of the available room. Forward-looking planning is the first step: sort your items by size, group them into categories and think about how often you need to access certain things.
Frequently needed items go to the front, rarely used ones to the back. And label ALL boxes and bins clearly — nothing is more frustrating than rummaging through every box looking for a specific item. A few minutes of planning save you a lot of time later.
Disassemble furniture and protect fragile items
Larger items like beds, shelves, cabinets and tables can often be disassembled into individual parts — this saves enormous space and makes transport easier. Store screws, bolts and small parts in labelled plastic bags that you attach directly to the respective piece of furniture. That way you'll find everything when reassembling.
Wrap fragile items in bubble wrap, cloths or blankets — this protects them from scratches, moisture and damage. For larger furniture like sofas, tables and chairs, furniture blankets and covers provide additional protection.
How to prepare your belongings
- Disassemble beds, shelves, cabinets and tables into individual parts
- Attach screws and small parts in labelled bags to the furniture
- Wrap fragile items in bubble wrap, cloths or blankets
- Protect sofas and upholstered furniture with furniture blankets and covers
- Label all boxes and bins clearly
Stack intelligently and keep access clear
Intelligent stacking makes the difference: heavy and large furniture first, smaller items on top. This keeps everything stable and nothing gets crushed. Also use the height of the box — there is often more space upwards than you think.
Keep an access aisle and some space at the back of the box free, so you can reach items stored at the back without having to empty everything. How to pack particularly delicate items correctly for storage, read in our guide Packing fragile items for your move.
Get even more out of it with shelves
Need order for many small items or want to keep goods off the floor? Shelves are the solution: they create additional levels, keep fragile items dry and make the box more organised.
At BOXLY you can rent shelves that we place directly in your storage box — just ask us. With these tips you'll get the maximum out of your storage space.
The right box for your plan
When you know how to pack and stack, you often need less space than you think. Find the right box size with the size advisor, or visit one of our locations in Basel, Zurich/Dübendorf and Lucerne/Kriens in person.
Quick checklist for optimal box use
- Sort items by size and access frequency
- Frequently used items to the front, rare ones to the back
- Label all boxes and bins clearly
- Disassemble large furniture, attach small parts to the furniture
- Wrap fragile items in foil, cloths or blankets
- Stack heavy and large first, light items on top, use the height
- Keep an access aisle and some space at the back free
- Rent shelves from BOXLY if needed
Frequently asked questions
Plan ahead, disassemble large furniture, stack heavy items at the bottom and light ones on top, and use the height of the box. That way much more fits in.
Label all boxes clearly, store frequently used items at the front and keep an access aisle free so you can reach things stored at the back.
Wrap them in bubble wrap, cloths or blankets. Sofas and upholstered furniture should also be protected with furniture blankets and covers.
Yes. At BOXLY you can rent shelves that we place directly in your storage box — just ask us.
Store them in labelled plastic bags and attach them directly to the respective piece of furniture. That way you have everything at hand when reassembling.