Self-storage for commuters
How to take the strain off your second home in the long term
Commuting is part of everyday life for many people. Whether it’s a temporary project in another city, a job change or regular work assignments – anyone who lives in a second home during the week knows that space is at a premium. People often try to make do with just a few square meters and still fit in all the things they need. But when boxes pile up in corners, closets overflow and there is no room for leisure or work utensils, the situation quickly becomes impractical. This is exactly where self-storage comes in as a clever solution. An external, secure storage unit offers you the opportunity to take the pressure off your second home – without the stress of moving or having to make sacrifices. In this article, you will find out how you can make sensible use of self-storage as a commuter, what you should look out for and what advantages it offers.
Why is the second home often overloaded for commuters?
Most second homes used by commuters are deliberately kept small – both for cost reasons and to simplify everyday life. After all, the place is only used temporarily, but should still be functional and comfortable. But commuters also need a few square meters:
- Clothing for different weather conditions
- Files, laptops or documents for work
- Kitchen accessories, supplies and household items
- Personal items such as books, sports equipment or instruments
In addition, there are often temporary items such as seasonal clothing, suitcases or replacement furniture.
The practical mini-apartment quickly becomes a crammed storage room that hardly offers any quality of living.
Self-storage creates space and order - flexible and secure
A self-storage unit is the perfect complement to a second home. You simply store what you don’t need on a daily basis externally – secure, accessible and available at any time. The advantages are obvious:
1. more space in the apartment
By storing rarely used items, you free your home from unnecessary clutter. This not only creates more space, but also more order and a more pleasant living experience.
2. flexibility for your situation
Whether it’s project work, a short-term job change or a temporary assignment: with self-storage, you can flexibly adapt your space requirements. You only rent as much storage space as you really need – and you can add or deduct at any time.
3. access around the clock
With STORE ROOM, you have access to your storage compartment at any time thanks to app access. This means you can also pick up or drop off items at the weekend, late at night or early in the morning – without prior registration or opening hours.
4. safer than an overfilled cellar
Self-storage is not only practical, but also secure. Your personal belongings are stored in monitored, dry and temperature-controlled storage rooms – better than in many cellars, garages or storerooms.
What can you store in the storage room as a commuter?
There are many possible uses. Depending on how you have set up your second home, you can store different things:
- Seasonal clothing: Winter jackets, thick sweaters or summer shoes that you don’t need right now
- Work utensils: folders, project documents, samples or devices
- Household supplies: cleaning products, household rolls or kitchen appliances that are rarely used
- Sports and leisure equipment: bicycle, yoga mat, skis, camping equipment or music accessories
- Pieces of furniture: Extra chairs, camping table, suitcase or spare bedding
- Decorations and personal items: everything that is important to you but doesn’t fit in the apartment
How to make the most of self-storage as a commuter
To prevent your storage compartment from becoming a new place of chaos, it’s worth taking a structured approach:
1. plan the space requirement realistically
At STORE ROOM, you can rent storage compartments from 1 m² to 50 m². For commuters, a small to medium size is usually sufficient, depending on how much you actually want to store.
2. use stackable and labeled boxes
Use transparent or well-labeled boxes to organize your storage space optimally. This will help you find what you’re looking for quickly, even months later.
3. create clear zones in the storage room
Place regularly used items near the entrance, seasonal items or long-term storage further back. This simple organization saves you a lot of access time.
4. also use the storage for seasonal rotation
You can also actively use your storage compartment to “swap” things – for example, winter clothes for summer shoes in spring or a backpack for ski equipment in fall.
Self-storage with STORE ROOM - ideal for commuters
STORE ROOM offers ideal conditions for commuters looking for more space and flexibility.
Our advantages at a glance:
- Central location & good transport connections
- 24/7 digital access via the STORE ROOM app
- Temperature-controlled storage rooms for textiles, electronics & documents
- Flexible booking periods – no notice period
- Uncomplicated size adjustment depending on space requirements
Our locations for commuters:
- Vienna South (Brunn am Gebirge)
- Vienna Rennweg (3rd district)
- Vienna Erdberg (3rd district)
- Vienna Handelskai (20th district)
- Vienna Gumpendorf (6th district)
- St. Pölten (Porschestraße 12 – available from spring 2025)
- Graz Lend (Keplerstraße 53 – available from spring 2025)
Less chaos, more quality of life - with self-storage for commuters
A commuter’s life is already complex enough – you don’t have to deal with space problems in your second home. With self-storage, you can create space, structure and peace of mind without having to give up important things. You store securely, flexibly and according to your needs – and can concentrate fully on your work and private life. If you want to take the pressure off your second home and create more order in your everyday life, a storage unit at STORE ROOM is just the right solution. STORE ROOM – More space when you need it.