Self-storage units are most commonly used by people who need to store furniture, seasonal items and other home-based overflows in a secure location, either when why are moving, or because they simply do not have enough space at home to store them there comfortably. However, storage space in Manila can actually be used for a number of far more unconventional purposes than they were, perhaps, originally intended. 

That being the case, below, we’ll take a look at some of the more creative uses for self storage right now:

  1. Art studio

One of the best creative uses of self-storage units in Manila right now, is to use them as your very own art studio. Storage units are perfect for this purpose because they are plenty of roomy for you to move around as you get your artistic inspiration, and you do not have to worry about the distractions of home, nor do you need to worry about getting paint or clay on your beautiful carpets at home! It’s really not surprising so many people use their storage space as an art studio when you think about it!

a few paint brushes in a cup!

  1. Workshop

If you are someone who loves making things as a hobby, or even if you are a professional furniture marker or metalworker, for example, then finding storage space for rent that you can use as your very own workshop makes sense. It is often a far more cost-effective option than the alternatives while ensuring you have your own safe, secure space to not only practice your craft but also to store your tools and equipment and keep them safe too. Most good self-storage places have 24/7 security, which is just what you need when you have a bunch of expensive metalworking equipment to store!

  1. Music rehearsal space

If you are a musician in a band, it can often be difficult to find an appropriate space to practice in. You could use your home’s garage, but then there is a good chance you will annoy the neighbors, or you could use a dedicated rehearsal space in a club, but that is often pretty expensive; enter the self storage space.

Using a self-storage unit to practice your music with your band is a no-brainer. The space is self-contained, but big enough to fit you all in, and you can easily soundproof the average unit by sticking things like acoustic foam to the walls. Most storage units are only briefly visited by people who need access to their goods, so they are unlikely to be too concerned about the noise either!

  1. You own personal gym

Many of us would love to have a home gym, but we simply do not have enough space in our houses to do so. If you are one of them, and you would like to be able to exercise in privacy, making the gym a no-go zone, then why not rent a storage space in Manila instead? You can fill the unit with running machines and weights and whatever else may take your fancy in many of us would love to have a home gym, but we simply do not have enough space in our houses to do so. If you are one of them, and you would like to be able to exercise in privacy, making the gym a no-go zone, then why not rent a storage space in Manila instead? You can fill the unit with running machines and weights and whatever else may take your fancy in terms of gym equipment, and ensure that you are always able to get a good workout in when you want to.

  1. Library or study

If you live in a busy apartment complex with lots of noise, or if you have a busy family life with lots of children, pets, and friends and relatives coming over all the time, it can be hard to find some peace and quiet to simply read a good book or do some studying.

The good news is, you can use a storage space for rent as your very own library/study. Simply install some shelving units and fill them with all of your favorite books, and add a desk and lamp, and whenever you need to get away from it all and fins some peace and quiet to read, you can simply pop along to your storage space.

As you can see, when you take up a storage space for rent, there are far more possibilities for its use than you might have imagined. That being said, it is important that you take the time to check with the storage facility that the purpose you intend to use it for is permittable and that it is safe to do so. If you get the go-ahead, then there is no reason why you cannot use your self-storage unit more creatively than the average person.

So, what are you waiting for? Talk to One Storage about renting storage in Manila today!