In our world of disposable everything, antique furniture offers us a portal into the past. An antique desk reminds us of a time when people actually wrote letters. A dining table evokes family dinners from 30 years ago. A grandfather clock takes you back to a time when everything seemed to move more slowly.<\/p>\n
What\u2019s more, a piece of antique furniture can add grace, elegance, and beauty to your home.<\/p>\n
In return for all of that, antiques ask just one thing: to be handled with the love and care they deserve, which includes learning how to store furniture the proper way.<\/p>\n
Go ahead and store Ikea furniture in your attic or basement. If it gets ruined, chances are you can buy the exact same piece again for around $100.<\/p>\n
That\u2019s not true for antiques, which are basically irreplaceable.<\/p>\n
If you must store antiques, it\u2019s critical to avoid swings in temperature or humidity<\/a><\/strong>. In your home, that generally means in the living spaces of your home, not the attic or basement, and certainly not the garage.<\/p>\n The problem with that? Most of us don\u2019t have that kind of storage space.<\/p>\n There is, however, a solution: a climate controlled self storage unit that will protect your antiques from heat, cold, humidity, the elements, mold, and mildew<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n When the time is right, you can bring your antiques out of storage, and they\u2019ll be in the exact same condition as before, ready to add a bit of history and charm to your home.<\/p>\n Choosing a climate-controlled storage unit is the first step in properly storing your antiques, but there are a few other points to keep in mind.<\/p>\n First, make sure both your storage unit and the piece of furniture are dust-free and clean when you store it. Secondly, you\u2019ll want to wrap your antiques in old blankets or drop cloths. Lastly, never stack furniture on top of one another. The extra weight will stress both the wood and the joints.<\/p>\n At StorageMart, we offer clean, well-lit storage units in a variety of sizes\u2014all of which can be rented on a month-to-month basis to store your furniture. Check out our storage unit guide<\/strong><\/a>, or rent a unit online today<\/strong><\/a> to keep you valuable antiques protected!<\/p>\n Updated February 13, 2020<\/em><\/p>\nTips on How to Store Furniture<\/h2>\n
Store Your Furniture in Climate-Controlled Units at StorageMart<\/h2>\n