Having an office in London will inevitably come with complications, and often enough, storage is one of them. It costs approximately £112.50 per square foot in West London in terms of office space, so utilising the room that you have is key. However, changes in the office environment are almost impossible to avoid, I mean, who would have thought last year we’d be social distancing? 

It’s reasons like social distancing which has caused businesses to hire storage units for extra furniture in order to make sure that the 2-meter gap is in play. We’re going to outline some ways for you to maximise your storage facility, ensuring that you are making the right decisions for your financials and utilising the space you are renting. 

Difficulty working in a cluttered environment 

We all know how difficult it can be to work in a cramped atmosphere. Studies have revealed that the average person wastes up to 4.3 hours per week looking for papers which are hidden behind boxes or unused office equipment such as old printers. This unnecessary stress and frustration can reduce concentration and creative thinking, so if you’re sitting in your office currently, thinking it’s a little busy, consider looking at hiring out a London office storage facility! 

Limited Space 

It’s a well-known fact that properties in London, commercial or residential, don’t offer much in terms of space. This means that you need to be sensible when looking at what you’ve got in your office. If you’ve got a vending machine sitting in the corner that is never used, or spare desk chairs which are there for the odd meeting, store them away! This will save you so much room and in general make your office feel bigger and more spacious. For packing larger items away, see our blog post here for tips on the best ways to pack a storage cupboard or unit, allowing you to make the most with the room that is available. 

Covid-19 

As we have briefly mentioned, nobody could have predicted that we’d be social distancing this time last year. This has led to not only London-based offices investing in a storage unit, but offices all around the world. The need for more room to practice social distancing is now government guidelines, which has resulted in tables, chairs, computers – the whole collection – being stored in self-storage units. Thus, utilising the space that you have in a storage facility is crucial to ensure you’re only paying for the unit size that you actually need. The last thing any business needs to be doing, in the current economy, is wasting money. 

If you’re looking for a London office storage unit to temporarily hold some unused office furniture or equipment, why not contact Store That today? Based just minutes away from Canary Wharf, we are local and offer facilities which can be tailored to all needs. For further information contact us via email at info@storethat.co.uk or connect with us on Facebook here! We look forward to hearing from you!