Oh, the garage. It’s part of your home, but it’s also somewhere where you can stash what you don’t want to put on display. A garage can quickly turn into a dumping ground, and if you don’t get a handle on it, you may find that the one thing your garage can’t fit is what it’s designed to store – your car. Not only that, but you can quickly find yourself unable to find the tools you need for a project, the sports equipment you know you stored, or the seasonal items you swore you put within easy reach. A messy garage is embarrassing and dysfunctional, but you can change that. With a custom garage storage solution, you can transform your garage into a space you proudly show off.Overhead storage shelves in a garage with bins stacked on top.

Make Use of Wall Space with Mounted Storage

You only have so much floor space in a garage, and if you want to protect your car from the elements, a lot of that floor space will go to the vehicle, including space around the car to allow passengers to get in and out easily. That means, for most garage spaces you need to think vertically and use the wall space if you want to increase and streamline your storage. Mounted storage gives you increased space, improves organization, and enhances the functionality of your garage. In many cases, wall-mounted storage is best done with a combination of systems, including slatwall panels, peg boards, built-in shelving, cubbies, and drawers.

Custom Shelving Can Be Designed for What You Need

Every family has different needs for their garage, and custom storage is key to meeting those needs. Are you a gardener? Custom shelving can be designed for your gardening tools and planting needs, including a permanent or pull-out worktable for prepping and potting. A car enthusiast who loves to tinker? Custom shelving can organize everything you need to work on your car right where you need it. Sports family? Custom shelving can store everything from soccer balls to lacrosse sticks to golf clubs and even provide a cubby for every family member to store what they need to practice. Kids who love to play outside? Custom storage can create a kid-friendly space where kids can easily access their bikes, sidewalk chalk, and outdoor toys without the risk of bumping into cars. Pet family? Custom shelving can let you organize everything from leashes to extra food. Love to entertain? Custom storage can give you a place to store everything you need to host an outdoor gathering.

Custom solutions are all about looking at how your family will use the garage space and tailoring the space to fit those needs. Custom storage can make it easy to categorize every item, so fertilizer isn’t fighting for space with footballs and frisbees. Heavy-duty shelves make it easy to hold bulky items, and adjustable shelves allow you to make changes seasonally, so the snowblower and ice melt aren’t fighting for space with pool toys. Unlike pre-made shelving you can buy from a big box store, custom shelving is designed to fit both your space and your needs perfectly and adjust with you as you need.

Don’t Overlook the Overhead Options

If you have items that are stored in your garage but you don’t need daily access to, such as seasonal decorations, camping or travel gear, or sports equipment you use only occasionally, installing custom overhead racks allows you to make use of the garage ceiling to optimize every inch of available space. Because these systems will need to be installed around your garage door systems and be installed correctly to support the weight of these items, you need a professional to help you with the design and implementation of these systems. Many systems are adjustable and easy to use once properly designed and installed.

Closing Off Storage Creates a Streamlined Look

Many garages are cluttered with open shelving that is not only messy but can be dangerous. There are a few reasons to contain your garage clutter in a closed way. First, it keeps potentially hazardous items out of reach of kids and pets. Fluids for the car, chemicals for the pool, and fertilizer for the garden can all be dangerous if they’re allowed to spill or fall into the wrong hands. With a closed shelf or cabinet, they can be safely protected. In addition, closing off storage in cabinets can help the things you store last longer, as they’ll be protected from moisture, dust, or other outdoor contaminants. Rusty tools aren’t helpful to anyone. However, most homeowners love the idea of closed garage storage because it streamlines the look of the garage. Instead of the stereotypical space where ice melt is fighting for space with a tennis racquet, closed cabinets create a neat-looking space where you aren’t embarrassed to take guests through.

Your garage is a key part of your home and deserves the same treatment you give to the interior of your home. It shouldn’t be your messy little secret but a part of your living space you can take pride in. When you streamline your garage storage, you make the space look good and function well, making your whole family happy. Instead of trying to cobble together a solution of ineffective organizers from the big box stores, contact Custom Storage Solutions today about transforming your garage into a space you’re proud to consider part of your home.