It’s the most wonderful time of the year! Luxury gifts might be on your wish list this year, stirring feelings of anticipation and excitement, so the countdown is well and truly on.

But where are you going to put everything? Self storage could just be the answer you’ve been looking for.

In this article, we explore the prospect of receiving luxurious gifts during the holiday season, the benefits of using self storage to make a home for them and some advice from us on how to properly store these expensive items.

We’ll also share why you should trust Apex Self Storage with your valuable belongings and the measures we have in place to keep everything you own safe.

Self storage for luxury items

Despite the magical atmosphere, Christmas can cause your home to feel cluttered, bringing about potential feelings of overwhelm and discomfort.

After the big day, there may be many new belongings that you’ll need to store, some of which might require more structured methods or materials for protection, including luxury items.

Self storage is the best solution for all of your storage needs, creating a safe haven for all of your valuable belongings.

Benefits of using self storage

Self storage units are the perfect place for storing high-value items like jewellery and expensive clothes, giving you the peace of mind that your precious belongings are safe and secure.

Flexible terms

With Apex Self Storage, you only pay for what you need, when you need it. We offer a variety of unit sizes, ranging from small lockers for a few boxes to large units capable of storing furniture from an entire home. Using our storage planner feature, you can work out exactly how much space you’ll need and receive a free instant quote.

Keep as much as you need in our storage units, for as long as you need!

Security is our top priority

Our private, personal units are clean, dry and secure, coming complete with advanced security measures, including 24-hour CCTV surveillance, alarm systems, and sturdy locks, meaning that your units are securely protected.

Packaging materials

We also have packaging materials available for purchase. Our wide range of packaging supplies is more than capable of enduring the stresses of moving and ensuring your belongings are safe and preserved throughout their time in one of our units.

How to store luxury items in self storage

Let’s dive into some advice on how best to protect and store your valuable, luxurious possessions in our self storage units.

Some general tips and tricks

We recommend that you pack any luxury items that you have into sealable plastic containers, ensuring that your belongings remain clean and dry.

Overpacking these boxes, however, can lead to damage to your expensive possessions. Avoid cramming as much as you can fit into one box and try spreading your clothes, shoes and handbags across multiple boxes, enabling your items to ‘breathe’.

And, of course, label everything! Clearly label each box with the contents inside and any necessary instructions, especially in the case of the box’s contents being fragile or needing to remain upright. This will make everything easier to locate and decrease the risk of losing personal items.

Storing designer clothes and shoes

Ensure that you clean all your clothes before you store them! This will mean that everything will be clean, dry and protected from any mould growth.

Sometimes, although it can avoid the tedious task of ironing, hanging up our clothes isn’t necessarily what’s best for the items over time. Instead, try folding all your clothes and packing them into boxes. While you might need to iron certain items when you retrieve them from your self storage unit, it beats discovering that the arms of your favourite jumper have doubled in length!

When packing your clothes, you should also consider wrapping the more delicate fabrics you own, such as silk or cashmere, in acid-free tissue paper to protect them from any snagging or other damage.

Additionally, stuffing your shoes with tissue paper or newspaper can help to support the shape of your footwear, making sure that they are wearable and comfortable for their next outing.

Storing luxury jewellery

Make sure that you wrap and securely package your delicate pieces of jewellery. The last thing you want when you return to a particular piece for a special occasion is to find it knotted, blemished or ruined.

As strange as it may sound, using paper straws is a great method for ensuring that your necklace or bracelet chains don’t get tangled or twisted!

Tissue paper is also a good material for packaging jewels and precious stones, ensuring that nothing gets smashed or damaged in the transferral process.

Storing expensive handbags and bags

Similar to your designer shoes, fill your expensive bags with newspaper or tissue paper to help maintain their structure, ensuring they look almost brand new when you next need them for an event or night out.

Why Apex Self Storage?

Apex Self Storage is your trusted self storage partner. With our private, secure and flexible solutions, our units are the best choice for all of your storage needs.

Get in touch with us today to find out how you can get started.