Inside Self-Storage Magazine: June 2013

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Inside Self-Storage June 2013
Once hidden away in industrial parks, self-storage facilities are now trendy, colorful and brimming with curb appeal. Taking a cue from commercial office complexes and retail buildings, today’s facilities incorporate interesting design elements and materials, vibrant colors and even eco-friendly products. The ISS June issue takes a closer look at self-storage facility design including unique building materials and accents, the use of color, creativity with challenging spaces, and even how to take a redesign to the next level.

Articles include:

• Drawing the customer's eye with superior self-storage design
• The use of color to enhance curb appeal and corporate branding
• Re-designing a self-storage facility to keep it competitive
• Design study: Using complex building materials
• Design study: Inventive use of space
• Design study: Working with small land plots
• Design study: Attracting tenants with curb appeal
• Using an iPhone to run a more efficient self-storage business
• Understanding today's industry cap rates
• A facility showcase of Ferndale Storage in Little Rock, Ark.