7 Ways To Transform Your Garage
Tackling garage organization can feel overwhelming! Many of our clients struggle with organizing their garage because it often becomes a catch-all for things they no longer want stored in their home. But with the right strategy and systems, a garage can become the perfect place for storing all your utility items and outdoor gear!
Utility Tracks & Slat Walls
At Horderly, we design garages that will last the test of time and transform your dumping ground into functional storage space! One of the ways we maximize your wall space is by using slat walls! Slat walls take your garage to the next level by utilizing the fullness of your wall for storage, allowing you space to park your vehicle! These are great for maximizing the height of your walls to store toys, balls, helmets, and more in baskets that easily click into place. A variety of hooks can be used on slat walls to store bikes, outdoor gear, and sports equipment making them a flexible solution to any garage organizing dilemma.
If you don’t have an entire wall to dedicate to storage, consider utilizing a smaller section of your garage wall for utility tracks to hang slim items like yard tools or beach chairs against the wall. These are also great around the garage door to create slim storage while working around the door opening. They come with a variety of attachments such as this newly designed Garage+ Mesh Storage Bag that is great for holding balls or taller items like bats, golf clubs or pool noodles. It offers a velcro front where you can easily access what’s at the bottom.
Closed Cabinets
Another great custom solution is built-in closed cabinetry! At Horderly, we can design your space from the ground up and build the garage solution of your dreams utilizing closed cabinetry! We recommend adding opaque or clear bins to organize within the cabinets and store anything from holiday items to sports equipment. Reach out to learn more about building your custom closed cabinetry!
Elfa Custom System
We love designing custom spaces using with Elfa Garage+ because of the easily adjustable design that can be customized to fit your needs at a reasonable price point. Elfa custom systems come with a variety of solutions including soft close drawers, closed cabinetry, open shelving, pegboard systems, and more! The Garage+ Tall Cabinet is a great closed storage solution if your goal is to reduce visual clutter. The Garage+ freestanding Lower Cabinets are ideal for larger/heavier items that you want to store away like a table saw or gardening soil. The Garage+ Wall-Mounted Upper Cabinets can store additional tool & utility items in open front bins for easy grab access.
Drawers
Create easy access to all of your most-used items using the Garage+ soft close drawers! These are the perfect system for kids to easily grab their outdoor toys and gear. Categories like toys and seasonal outdoor games will fit neatly in these drawers. If you really want to maximize space, consider hiring Horderly to help design a custom drawer solution to fit all your garage storage needs!
Tool Storage
We love using husky drawers for storing grab and go tools of a variety of sizes. They are durable and come in a variety of sizes to fit your needs! Pegboards are perfect for maximizing the wall space above your garage work area. They can store small tool & utility items in a variety of pegboard organizers, shelves, and hooks for easiest visibility and accessibility. Slat walls are another excellent solution for tool storage, providing flexible storage that can grow with you!
Freshly Painted Wall
Few things freshen up a space in just one step like giving your walls a fresh coat of paint. Garages can get messy, and getting rid of the scuff marks and dings on your walls can be just the thing you need to inspire you to create your new setup! We recommend using outdoor paint to ensure that your garage can withstand the weather in every season!
Garage Floor Redo
An amazing way to transform your garage is by giving the floors a much-needed revamp! We recommend epoxy floors in garage spaces due to their exceptional durability, resistance to stains and chemicals, and easy maintenance. They are a practical solution that will withstand the test of time! Since you’ll already need to remove all the items off the floor, let’s find a solution to keep them off the garage floor using open shelving! This is a great way to maximize space and create more room for you to park your car, or even create a custom work zone!
TIP: Labeling is crucial, especially in a shared space like a garage. We love using large, 1 inch label tape to label larger bins along with labeling surfaces with matching label tape like white writing on black tape for the dark gray drawers.
By creating clear zones and easy accessibility, it’s seamless to find what you need when you need it. Want to organize your garage but need some extra help? We design garages and we offer both in-person and virtual organizing sessions to tackle your toughest spaces with ease. Reach out and we can help you create the organizational systems of your dreams!
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