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Storage Lockers Buying GuideStorage lockers may not be the first thing you think about when it comes to home storage options, but these revamped sleek and modern organizers should not be overlooked. They may feel like a throw back to your high school days but they have come on a long way and are now popular and decorative storage items particularly among teens and young adults.

 

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Their ‘youthful’ appearance translates to a contemporary look so as well as looking cool in bedrooms, they also look great in kitchens and home offices. With the trend for invoking the industrial look in homes becoming more and more popular, the crisp lines of particularly metal storage lockers are something not to be missed.

As their appeal increases, manufacturers keep enticing us with more and more exciting designs. Many colors, sizes and finish options are available meaning that you are sure to find something to fit in with your existing decor. As well as the traditional metal storage locker, you can also find plastic and wood varieties. While metal will fit in well with a contemporary kitchen or home office, plastic works well as a waterproof option outdoors and wood gives off an executive air for a more traditional study or even living space.

One of the great things about storage lockers is that they are easy to make-over. So even if the size and design you want is not available in quite the right material, color, or finish, it is quite simple to repaint it.

So if you are looking for a new idea for some funky storage space in your entrance hall, bedroom, kitchen or even outdoors, give the range of storage lockers a look. Get that clutter hidden away in these functional and flexible storage options and create more space to ‘live’ in, in your home.

Ideas for using storage lockers in your home

Mudroom or entrance hall

 

 

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Storage lockers positioned in close proximity to where family members enter the house encourage coats, hats, bags and shoes to be tidied away immediately rather than being dropped in a trail throughout the house. If you have a large family, having a bank of mudroom lockers, one for each person, along a wall will keep belongings organized and living spaces clutter free. Kids are used to lockers from school so they will fall into the habit of using them at home quite easily. You can even have one for your dog – just keep his leash, food and other supplies in his locker. A few paw print stickers on the outside will identify it quite quirkily. Mudroom storage lockers often come without doors, but have cubby holes for shoes and bags and pegs for coats. They are also made from materials that are resistant to water and easily cleanable. You can opt for one with doors if you want to hide all of the items from view or one that is mounted on the wall if you want to save on floor space.

Kids rooms

 

 

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Metal storage lockers are the ‘in’ thing for kids storage these days. They come in a variety of bright and attractive colors or can be spray painted to whatever color your child desires. They are ideal to use to organise toys, books and school supplies and being tall maximise the vertical space while minimising the use of floor space. They can be easily accessorised with paint, posters or stickers so kids know what is behind each door and they can find what they want or put away what they have finished with quickly. What is best for parents is that any clutter can be neatly shut away behind closed doors.

Home office

For a sleek and contemporary storage option for your papers and other office supplies, a storage locker is an ideal solution. With its lockability, you can even keep all those important papers, safe and sound and out of harms way.

Laundry room

Vented lockers are ideal for the laundry room where they will allow wet or sweaty clothing to dry.

Kitchen

Vented lockers are also worth considering for a modern touch in a contemporary kitchen. They can be used to store vegetables without them getting sweaty, as well as dishes or canned food.

Outdoors

Durable plastic storage lockers offer protection from thieves and the weather for all of your garden tools and other outdoor items such as toys and sports equipment.

Garage

Storage lockers really come into their own in this area of the house.

 

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One of the best options for a garage is the bulk storage locker. This is a roomy option, usually made of a mesh design, where you can store gardening tools such as lawnmowers, seasonal items and sports equipment. It keeps all of this ‘stuff’ in one easy to find place, you can see in through the mesh to easily identify what you are looking for and it is lockable to ensure the contents’ safekeeping.

You can also use standard sports lockers in the garage or basement to keep all of your gear during the off season. This equipment is often bulky and dirty or smelly so is nice to keep it out of the main part of the house. Sports lockers are generally more roomy than regular lockers so can accommodate everything from skis, to baseball bats, to fishing rods as well as helmets, pads, shoes etc in a safe and secure environment. Just having a dedicated sports equipment storage area saves hours of trawling through closets or boxes looking for what got put away last season.

The garage is often the dumping ground for left over paints, pool chemicals and other hazardous liquids that most households have. Even though you might think of them as being out of harms way in the garage, kids often venture into this treasure trove of exciting finds. Therefore it makes sense to keep anything dangerous under lock and key in the garage. Storage lockers are the perfect option. You can buy lockers specifically designed for dangerous materials but these are more industrial in nature. As long as the locker is secured with a lock and the products are well separated within the unit, then a standard locker should do the trick. The same applies to tools that are found in most homes. Screwdrivers, saws, not to mention power tools, are all extremely dangerous in the wrong hands and should be stored safely when not in use.

You can also find portable storage lockers which fit into the boot of your car where you can store and transport tools.

How much do storage lockers cost?

Prices of storage lockers for sale vary greatly with the immense range on offer. Generally the price will depend upon the size and build material used. Metal usually attracts mid range pricing, plastic is slightly cheaper and wood is more pricey. Mini lockers can be found for as little as $15 whereas an executive wooden locker will cost upwards of a few hundred dollars.

For cheap storage lockers you are best looking at used options. Schools and businesses often need to replace their lockers so are ideal places to look for a good deal on used storage lockers. They may need a bit of TLC, perhaps by sanding them down and repainting them, but with a bit of effort will look as good as new.

Which type of home storage lockers to choose

Metal storage lockers

Coming in various styles and configurations, metal storage lockers are the most popular and easy to find. Whether you want the filing drawer style, the tall slim single door cabinet or the two door locker, you will not be disappointed. They are also easy to paint, so come in a variety of different colors. As they look quite industrial, they are best suited to functional or modern areas of your home. Mini metal lockers are ideal to use as mini-safes where you can store valuables such as jewelry.

Plastic storage lockers

Lockers made from plastic are economical and light to move about from place to place. They are durable, need little maintenance and are ideal for high humidity areas such as bathrooms or outdoors as they do not corrode. Coming in similar styles and designs to metal lockers, they are just as convenient, but probably less secure.

Wire mesh lockers

Looking more like metal cages, these wire mesh affairs are large and sturdy and ideal for storing large items. Making perfect bike storage lockers or areas to store other sports equipment due to their inherent ventilation, they can also be used to keep other items in your garage or workshop safe and secure.

Wood storage lockers

Wood lockers are the ideal option if you want the functionality of a locker to fit in with the ambiance of the main living areas of your home. They are often beautiful pieces of furniture in their own right so their warm hues fit in well in a living room, bedroom or study.

Storage Locker Accessories

 

 

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Once you have invested in a set of storage lockers, the following accessories may be of interest to you to help you get the most out of your new purchase. You can add metal name plates to the doors of mudroom lockers to identify each family members individual one. You can add hooks or shelves inside the locker to aid with internal organization of stored items. Mirrors, key racks, and mobile phone holders may all be useful little touches.

For lockers that will reside in bedrooms, you can buy hanging rods to ensure your clothes do not get crumpled. Hanging locker organizers are another popular and practical solution for giving function to the internal space. These are usually made of fabric, have various pockets for you to use and can be hung from a hanger or your locker door. Stackable organizers are another option to help you separate and isolate your stuff. Magnetic storage boxes are ideal for metal lockers as they attach to the sides, door or ceiling, so make use of every available nook and cranny. They can be moved as needed so are very flexible for small items such as keys, pens and pencils or jewelry. As well as magnetic organizers, don’t miss out on magnetic dry-erase boards to keep your To Do lists on or notes for different family members.

Storage Lockers Buying Guide


Before rushing out to buy your new storage locker, bear these few pointers in mind, to make sure you buy the right one for your needs:

  • What do you want to store in the locker?
  • Where are you going to put the locker and what space do you have available? How many tiers do you need? Perhaps you only have room for a single width locker but have four family members, then you will need a four tier locker. Will small children be able to reach any locker that you want them to use? Do you need wall mounted options if you have limited floor space? Make sure the look of the locker will fit with existing interior décor.
  • How many individual lockers do you need? Think of how many family members will need one of their own … and don’t forget the family pet or one for car accessories.
  • How secure do you need your lockers to be? Household lockers are not likely to need to be as secure as those used in public. Key operated locks will probably suffice.
  • What material do you want the locker to be made from? Remember plastic is ideal for outdoors, metal is a good standard option and wood is something to go for where a more traditional look is appropriate.
  • Does the locker need to be vented? Yes, if the contents likely to be stored there need air to circulate. This could include sweaty clothes in the laundry room or fruit and vegetables in the kitchen.
  • What accessories will you find useful?

Buy Now

Whether you want a large locker to keep sports equipment or a small locker to keep jewelry, you will find that they allow you to maintain a neat and tidy look around your home. Your clutter will no longer need to take over your living space. Let storage lockers do the organizing – they are no longer just for school!

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