The New Look of Class-A Self-Storage

Self-storage is getting a new look. As has happened in other asset classes, self-storage customers are starting to demand better quality facilities and better design. This has led to increased investment activity of self-storage to bring more quality product to the market, particularly in areas with a vintage supply. 1784 Capital Holdings is aiming to lead innovation in this asset class. The developer has recently acquired 2 acres of land in Goleta to build a class-A self-storage facility.

“1784 Capital Holdings is driving innovation in the self-storage industry through the exterior and interior design of our buildings, often combined with a retail or other commercial use,” Shane Albers, the chairman and CEO of 1784 Capital Holdings, tells GlobeSt.com.

The features of a high-end self-storage facility include hotel-like design and lobbies and climate-controlled units. “High quality self storage centers today have enhanced exterior and interior designs, which include upgraded materials for the lobby, bathrooms, and polished concrete hallways,” says Albers. “The storage center may offer automated door lock systems, mobile apps for selecting and renting units, pleasant music playing in the hallways, wine storage, customer conference rooms, advanced security systems, oversized elevators, climate controlled loading and unloading areas, and bright, clean hallways.”