If you are an artist, but you don't have another space to use for your art studio, you might be considering using a self-storage unit. This is a great option since storage units are cost-effective, give you enough privacy, and are secure with plenty of on-site security. They also double as storage for your artwork and supplies, another good benefit. Here are some tips for choosing a unit and using it as your art studio.

Choose the Right Features

You should first understand that your basic, run-of-the-mill self-storage units are not ideal for being an artist studio. These units are dark, cold, and usually too wet and humid to store art, let alone use it as a space you will spend a lot of time in. You first want a storage unit that offers electrical access. These units have electrical outlets in the unit so that you can plug in lamps to have proper lighting, as well as anything else you need to power, such as a radio to have some mood music. Another important feature of the storage unit is choosing one with climate control, as this helps to control the humidity and keep the unit comfortable.

Find a Good Location

When using a storage unit as an art studio, you want to have some privacy, but also ventilation. It is hard to have both in certain locations of a storage facility. Look for one in the back, preferably on a top level where you don't have a lot of foot traffic. These units typically don't get as much traffic, so ti is a little easier to leave the storage unit door open to get proper ventilation, without worrying about people peeking in or trying to talk to you.

Add Some Shelving Units

You will need organizational options within your self-storage unit for your art supplies and finished work, which some simple shelving units can provide you. You can easily bring in a tall bookshelf to put against one of the walls or hang some shelving, which most storage facilities allow. Make sure you also have other furniture, such as a table or easel, comfortable chair, and larger table surfaces for any artwork you are currently working on.

Wrap the Artwork Properly

When you are storing artwork in the self-storage unit, don't just leave it out and open to the elements. You need to protect it by wrapping it in acid-free paper. This is essential even when you have a storage unit with climate control, especially when working on something you don't want to have to create twice.

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