Choose a 5x10 for a small load of boxes and a few pieces of furniture, a 10x10 for the contents of a one-bedroom apartment, and a 10x20 for a two- to three-bedroom home. Sipes Toybox Storage in Bedford, IN offers all three sizes with 8-foot ceilings.
Start with a quick inventory. Walk through each room and note the large items first, since beds, sofas, dressers, and appliances take up the most space. Then estimate boxes, which stack neatly and can use the full height of a unit. Every unit here has an 8-foot ceiling, so you can stack safely well above waist height.
It also helps to think in cubic feet instead of floor space. A 5x10 holds about 400 cubic feet, a 10x10 about 800, and a 10x20 about 1,600. Each step up roughly doubles your room. Leave a narrow walkway if you expect to visit often, and expect to use only about 80 percent of the space if you want easy access. You can compare every option on the storage units in Bedford page.
A 5x10 offers 50 square feet of floor space, which is about the size of a large walk-in closet. It suits a mattress set, a small sofa or a few chairs, a desk, and a stack of boxes. It also works well for seasonal items like holiday decor, sports gear, and lawn equipment.
This is a smart choice for students, people clearing out a spare room, or anyone storing the extras from a small apartment. If you are not sure whether everything will fit, measure your biggest piece first, because a single oversized item usually decides the size.
A 10x10 gives you 100 square feet and is the size most people end up choosing. It typically holds the contents of a one-bedroom apartment, including a bed, a sofa, a dresser, a table, and a good number of boxes. Small businesses also use it for inventory, files, and equipment.
If you are between sizes, a 10x15 sits in the middle at 150 square feet. It suits a two-bedroom apartment or a small house, though renters should note that 10x15 units require your own lock cylinder, and disc padlocks are recommended.
A 10x20 offers 200 square feet, about the footprint of a one-car garage. It is the right size for the contents of a two- or three-bedroom home, including large furniture, appliances, and many boxes. Homeowners use it during a renovation, a move between houses, or long-term storage of a full household.
It also works for bulky items like tools, workshop equipment, or a project vehicle, as long as you measure the item and the doorway before you reserve. Sipes Toybox Storage also has larger units for boats, RVs, and trucks, so you have options if your belongings outgrow a standard unit.
Choosing a size feels more comfortable when you can ask questions and adjust. A local facility lets you visit, look at the units, and confirm that your furniture will fit through the door. The office is open daily from 9 AM to 5 PM, and you can reserve a unit and pay your bill online at any hour.
Free lock and two keys come with each 5x10 and 10x10 rental, so you can move in with one less thing to buy. Matching the unit to your load also keeps you from paying for space you do not use.
The best size comes down to what you own, how long you will store it, and how often you will visit. List your biggest items, estimate your boxes, and choose a size that leaves a little room to move. Going one step up is often cheaper than renting a second unit later.
If you are weighing 5x10, 10x10, and 10x20 options in Bedford, Sipes Toybox Storage can help you find the right fit. Rent Storage Online to check available units and reserve your space.
