A ‘forever home’ is a common life goal, but we go through many ages and stages in the course of our lives as we arrive at milestones.

At each stage of life, what you need from the place you live changes. For many people, navigating this successfully will mean adjusting how they use their space, the possessions they keep around.

Some of these changes will be positive, like getting a dog, or going travelling. Others, like adapting your home to make it safer and easier to use, may be more poignant.

Changing your living space

Even a positive change, like having a baby or moving in together, will mean that some activities and hobbies get left behind – and it’s really normal to experience mixed emotions about a big change that is very much wanted.

We’ve got a whole library of articles about adapting living space for different life stages, so if you’re at a crossroads, or approaching one of life’s milestones, take a look and get some inspiration.

Adapting your home for living as a couple

The start of a romance is a magical time – but living together can bring you back down to earth with a bump. Find out some ways to ensure you get your shared homelife off to a good start.

Another milestone is your wedding day – keep bridezilla and groomonster from your door with our tips for reducing wedding stress.

Create space for your growing family

Once your family starts to grow – whether it’s because of the birth of a baby, or because you’re getting a dog – you’ll find life easier and calmer if you’ve got your possessions and your space under control

Student life and your stuff

Whether you yourself are taking on a degree, or whether you’re sending your teenager out into the world for the first time, starting a uni course is a huge life change. Using self-storage will take the pressure off as you move between home and halls.

And here are some tips for wrapping up your studies and moving out of student accommodation.

Using self-storage while you travel

Discover how to prepare for a short-term international move, and learn what to store and what not to while you travel.

Managing your space when working from home

If working from home is your thing, here are some thoughts on how to do it in style – from maintaining a professional background for video meetings to creating a stimulating atmosphere, this post has plenty of ideas for making the most of your home working space.

Moving into a smaller house

Whether you’re downsizing for retirement or because you are passionate about the benefits of the tiny homes movement, we can help.

Decluttering for life changes

The process of adjusting your space for your new lifestyle is likely to include some decluttering. For example, you may get rid of work clothing when you retire. If you know you’re not going back to work, it makes sense to dispose of things you’d only wear in the office. But what about equipment for a hobby that you can’t do now, but might like to pick up again in future?

Self-storage is the perfect solution for items you think or hope you’ll want again. Packed with care, your kit will be waiting for you when you come back. We’ve got a post about costing up self-storage so you can see if that’s a solution that will work for you. Remember to get a quote for self-storage insurance for complete peace of mind.

Don’t let clutter hold you back on life’s journey!

Self-storage can help you adapt your living space at every stage by giving you power over your possessions.