Storage during a home renovation
Storing the contents of a kitchen and living room during a renovation typically needs a 10x10 storage unit. Renovation storage differs from a move in one way that decides the size: you will need to get back in, so plan for an access aisle from the start — which pushes many renovations to a 10x15.
- 504 cu ft
- Fits a 10×10 storage unit
- $90–$180 / month
What size storage unit for a home renovation?
| Estimated volume | 504 cubic feet (cu ft) |
|---|---|
| Estimated weight | 3,125 lb |
| Items counted | 60 |
| Minimum unit that fits | 5×15 storage unit at 99% full |
| Recommended | 10×10 storage unit at 74% full |
| Typical monthly cost | $90–$180 |
Volume is computed item by item from our published dataset, not estimated from floor area. Your own list will differ — the calculator lets you edit it.
The inventory behind that number
Renovation storage is almost never a single load-and-seal. Timelines slip, and the things you decided you could live without for six weeks become things you need in week three.
| Item | Qty | Volume | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medium box (3.0 cu ft) | 20 | 60 cu ft | 800 lb |
| Sofa, 3-cushion | 1 | 50 cu ft | 250 lb |
| Refrigerator, standard | 1 | 50 cu ft | 250 lb |
| Bookcase, 4+ shelves | 2 | 40 cu ft | 180 lb |
| China cabinet / hutch | 1 | 40 cu ft | 190 lb |
| Dish barrel (5.2 cu ft) | 6 | 31.2 cu ft | 360 lb |
| Armchair | 2 | 30 cu ft | 140 lb |
| Dining table | 1 | 30 cu ft | 130 lb |
| Dining chair | 6 | 30 cu ft | 120 lb |
| Buffet / sideboard | 1 | 30 cu ft | 150 lb |
| Framed art / large mirror | 6 | 24 cu ft | 90 lb |
| Area rug, rolled | 2 | 20 cu ft | 90 lb |
| TV stand / media console | 1 | 15 cu ft | 80 lb |
| Small appliance bundle (mixer, air fryer…) | 2 | 12 cu ft | 70 lb |
| Mirror / picture box | 4 | 12 cu ft | 80 lb |
| Coffee table | 1 | 10 cu ft | 45 lb |
| End table | 2 | 10 cu ft | 50 lb |
| TV, 50" and larger | 1 | 10 cu ft | 50 lb |
Volumes and weights come from our open dataset of packed volumes.
When to size up
- The renovation covers more than two rooms
- Appliances are coming out and going back in
- The timeline is longer than three months, which almost all of them are
What is different about this case
Two decisions worth making before you book. Take the aisle — it costs about 15% of capacity and is the difference between a unit you can use and a wall you have to dismantle. And climate control is a stronger case here than for a move: renovations run long, and wood furniture stored through a humid summer is exactly what the premium protects. See climate-controlled versus standard.
Check it against your own list
Related questions
What size storage unit do I need for a home renovation?
A 10×10 storage unit for a typical case of about 504 cubic feet, filling roughly 74% of the usable space.
How much does storage for a home renovation cost?
A 10×10 storage unit runs $90–$180 per month standard, or $115–$230 climate-controlled. See the cost overview for what moves the price in your market.
How long will I need it?
Longer than you plan. Rentals are month-to-month, so the risk is not committing too long — it is choosing a unit you cannot get back into. If the project may run past a couple of months, keep an access aisle and accept the 15% capacity cost.