Homeowners everywhere know that garage storage is often just “Managed Chaos.” Tools are misplaced, sports gear is everywhere. Your seasonal decorations are shoved into bins haphazardly. The key to transforming your garage storage is found in customizable cabinetry and intentional storage solutions.
Existing Storage
If you’re like many homeowners, you probably have mismatched plastic bins, cardboard boxes, and piles of items throughout your garage. There’s probably shelving of some sort, put in place to increase storage space. The problem with existing storage is that it doesn’t help you find things easily. It’s not organized, space is wasted, and items are oftentimes inaccessible. It’s a constant battle.
Tailored Garage Storage
Custom cabinetry and storage solutions offer specific organization, intentionally chosen for items that belong in the garage, like tools, sports equipment, gardening accessories and cleaning supplies. Custom storage will offer a clean aesthetic with garage organization that fits your lifestyle.
Optimize the Space.
When installing custom cabinetry and other storage in your garage, it’s important to identify which items can be stored long-term, and which ones are accessed on a daily basis, which items are safe, and which ones need to be out of reach. Create solutions that meet you and your family’s needs.
Create Zones.
As you begin your organization process, you’ll want to identify areas designated for specific activities. A workbench and tool cabinet would be a great way to organize your DIY zone. A chemical zone can feature custom cabinetry that closes, (or even locks), allowing you to safely store cleaners, substances and chemicals. (Remember to read labels to ensure that chemicals are being stored properly.) A play zone could be an area that features storage for sports gear and outdoor equipment, easily accessed by the youngest members of the family. A gardening zone could be outfitted with proper storage for gardening tools, bags of soil, and planters.
Choose the Types of Storage.
Custom cabinetry is a great way to upgrade your garage storage. Everything is intentionally placed, and doors offer a clean aesthetic, as well as putting a barrier in place for children and pets. Base cabinets provide deep storage and pull out drawers. Wall cabinets organize tools, cleaning supplies, and other items that need to be easy to reach, kept off the floor, and out of harm’s way. Tall cabinets allow storage of sporting equipment, like golf clubs and skis, or tall tools, like shovels, hoes and rakes. Specialty organizers can be installed specifically for bikes, ride-on toys, ladders, and other–often awkward or bulky–items. Overhead storage uses racks, taking up space that’s frequently overlooked–an ideal opportunity to store lumber or seasonal items, like lawn decorations or sleds.
Let’s Get Started!
At Rocky Mountain Shutters, Shades & Closets, we know that taking on a garage organization project can feel overwhelming. We are the professionals–let us help! We will visit you to assess your needs, helping you identify what can be stored, or specific challenges that need to be addressed. Our designers will work with you to plan your layout in regard to traffic flow, space requirements, and accessibility. Then, we will work to design custom solutions for your garage storage. Get in contact with us for your free consultation.
