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Love is in the air as we approach Valentine’s weekend...

Love is in the air as we approach Valentine’s weekend...

06/02/2026 15:43


Love is in the air as we approach Valentine’s weekend - and if you and your loved one are moving in together, first of all… congrats! 

Sharing a home is exciting, but let’s be honest, it can also come with a lot of stuff. Two sofas. Two sets of kitchen gadgets. Three lamps you’re both “emotionally attached to”. Suddenly, your cosy new place feels a bit… full.

That’s where a little breathing room (and an m-store storage unit) can make life much easier!

Moving in together doesn’t mean making every decision at once

One of the biggest mistakes couples make when moving in together is feeling like they need to decide the fate of every single item straight away. Keep it? Sell it? Donate it? Argue about it?

Instead of rushing decisions you might regret, temporary storage gives you time. You can move into your shared space with just the essentials, while the “maybes” are kept safely out of the way until you’ve had time to settle in.

The ‘maybe pile’ is bigger than you think

There are always items that don’t quite fit into a new shared home straight away:

  • Spare furniture

  • Boxes of sentimental items

  • Seasonal clothes

  • Hobby equipment

  • Duplicate household items

Rather than cramming cupboards or stacking boxes in corners, storing these items off-site keeps your new home calm, tidy, and stress-free — exactly how it should feel at the start of this exciting new chapter.

Give your relationship some space (literally)

Clutter has a sneaky way of adding tension. When space feels tight, everything feels harder — from relaxing in the evening to finding your keys in the morning. A clear, organised home makes it easier to enjoy each other’s company without feeling overwhelmed by mess.

Using a storage unit means your home stays a place for living, not storing.

Perfect for short-term or flexible needs

The great thing about self-storage is flexibility. You might only need it for a few weeks or months while you:

  • Decide what to keep long-term

  • Sell or donate unused items

  • Move to a bigger place later on

There’s no pressure to commit forever - just use the space for as long as it’s helpful.

A stress-free way to start your next chapter

Moving in together should feel exciting, not chaotic. Storage helps take the pressure off, giving you both time, space, and clarity as you blend your lives (and belongings).

So this Valentine’s weekend, while you’re planning dinners, flowers, or cosy nights in, it might also be the perfect moment to plan a smooth, stress-free move - with a little extra space to help things run smoothly.

If you’d like help choosing the right size unit or want advice on storing household items safely, our team is always happy to help. 
Contact our helpful team today on 01726 890880 / enquiries@m-store.biz or book a unit directly at mstorecornwall.co.uk/pricing