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If you are moving in with a roommate or downgrading to a smaller home for a short period of time, you may have furniture that you need to decide what to do with. In some instances, you know that you love the furniture or it has sentimental value and you want to keep it. But in other cases, you may be unsure whether you are better off selling it or paying to store it. When you are unsure, here are a few of the tips you should consider to help you determine whether to store furniture in self storage or sell it off. 

The Age and Condition of the Furniture

When you are deciding whether to sell or store furniture, consider the age and condition of the furniture. If your furniture is already beginning to sag or show signs of wear, the furniture may not have much life left in it. In this case, it may not make sense to store the furniture, as it will need to be replaced soon after taking it out of storage anyhow. However, if the furniture is fairly new or still has a lot of life left in it, storing may be a good option. 

The Cost to Store Versus the Cost to Replace

The next thing you want to consider is how much it will cost to store the furniture versus how much it will cost to replace it. If you are entering into a one or two year lease with a roommate and won't need your furniture during this time, you may spend a lot of money on storage expenses. If your furniture is fairly inexpensive, it may be cheaper to replace it than it would be to store it. But if you have high-end, expensive furniture, replacing it may cost more than storing it. 

The Likelihood You Will Use the Furniture Again

The last tip to consider when deciding whether to sell or store furniture when you are moving is whether you will honestly use the furniture again. Some pieces of furniture are trendy and when the trend passes, the piece can look dated and old. Other pieces may fit in perfectly in the home you are in, but may not work in most other spaces. Always consider the size, shape and trendiness of a piece. If it is unlikely you will be able to put it to use in another home, you may be better off selling it. 

If you are moving and won't have space for your current furniture, you have a decision to make. You have to decide whether to place it into self storage for when you need furniture again or whether to sell it off. Talk to a representative at storage facilities like East "O" Street Self Storage LLC about your options. Keeping the above tips in mind will help you to make a decision about which option is best for you.