Garage Storage Solutions that Make Your Garage a Functional Space

Garage Storage Solutions that Make Your Garage a Functional Space

If you are lucky enough to have a garage on your property, make sure that you don’t waste this precious space. Sadly, most garages end up becoming a messy dumping ground for all kinds of stuff – suitcases, tools, bikes, toys, recycling, car stuff, boots, extra food, sports equipment etc. Of course it’s a great idea using your garage to store your family’s stuff but you need to have storage solutions  in place that will make your garage a functional space rather than a space where you just shove things in that you don’t know where to put. In this article, we are going to have a look at how you can make your garage work well for your family with plenty of tips and ideas. Let’s get started! 

• Decide the Purpose of the Space 

First of all, you need to decide what you envision your garage to be like. What would you like to store in there? Do you want to do any activities in there such as DIY or exercising? Once you know what exactly is going to be stored in the garage and how much free space you need for any activities, you can start planning the storage solutions that will work well for you. 

• What Kind of Storage Do You Need? 

A garage where a car actually needs to fit or where you want to have space to build furniture or fit  exercise equipment will naturally need a lot more floor space available which is when you need to get more creative with the storage solutions. 

In all situations, it’s a great idea to make the most of the ceiling height of the room and install high racking storage shelves. They come in a huge variety of sizes and heights to suit different spaces and have a high load capacity, making them suitable for storing really heavy items on too.

Installing a motorized garage storage lift is another great storage solution for maximizing vertical space in your garage. These are designed to store items safely and efficiently overhead, leaving more valuable floor space for you to utilise. This kind of overhead storage is ideal for bulky seasonal items like bikes and kayaks or storage boxes with Christmas decorations, for example.

Make sure you divide your things into categories that make sense for you and that you keep the things that you need to use more often easily accessible. Things that you only need occasionally, like your suitcases for holidays or your Christmas tree and other seasonal decorations, can be stored higher up or in harder to reach places.

Make use of sturdy storage boxes in different sizes and label these clearly so that everything is easy to find for anyone who needs to locate something. It’s a really nice feeling to know where in the garage something will be whether you’re looking for a certain tool to be able to complete a job or need to get all your camping gear together for a family getaway.

It’s also a good idea to use heavy duty hooks to get things off the floor to create more space. Hooks are great for things like ladders, bikes, scooters, and big garden tools for example. If there are too many bulky things in the garage currently, consider using outdoor storage boxes in the garden for some of the items such as bikes or move some tools into the shed (if you have one) instead.  

If you are someone with a lot of tools, then a pegboard on one of the walls to organise the items you need the most often is a great idea. It will make DIY jobs so much easier! For the same reason, it’s a good idea to include a workspace in the garage as well. This can be a desk, a workbench or simply the top of a lower shelf – as long as it’s a flat surface that is generally kept empty so that it’s available to be used when needed.

• You Can Decorate a Garage! 

Now you have a plan to make your garage functional, tidy, and organised. Garages are usually not really decorated but there’s no reason why you can’t make it look great with a lick of paint, good lighting, and some decorative items too if you want to. Having a uniform system of shelves and matching storage boxes will really help make the space look intentional as well.  

Hopefully this article has helped you find some garage storage solutions that will make your garage a  functional space for your home and your family.

Also Read: How to Upgrade Your Carport into a Stylish and Functional Space

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