10 DIY Garage Shelf Ideas To Keep You Organized
Having a nice, well-organized space comes down to understanding your exact needs based on the different items you need to store.
Once you’ve got a good handle on that, you can execute one of these excellent garage shelf ideas with the tutorials listed below.
How do you get started organizing a chaotic garage space? First, go through all the items you currently have stored in the garage.
Next, decide what you’ll keep and what you can sell or donate. Once you’ve done this, you’ll have a good picture of how much you need to store.
Now your next move is to determine what to store overhead and what you should store on the walls.
When you don’t have a lot of floor space, it’s best to use vertical space as much as possible.
Think about the items you need to access regularly, and physically place them in your garage where you would use them.
For instance, car washing products will probably go near the front of the garage.
Likewise, garden tools will likely be near the front of the garage unless you have a second door to the outside.
After categorizing your items into the area they need to go, next you’ll need to consider how to store them.
Anything you need quick access to is a great candidate for open wall storage, such as pegboard, open shelves, or other hook systems.
Small items that can easily roll around or get lost should be put into plastic bins or drawers if possible.
Heavy items will need durable shelving and probably deep shelving.
Now that you’ve narrowed down the frequently used items, it’s time to move on to those less frequently used or seasonal items.
Again, these are good candidates for overhead, upper wall, and plastic bin storage.
By the way, you may wan to check out how I painted these plastic storage drawers so that the finish lasts, and doesn’t scratch.
I know we have no excuse for a cluttered garage at my house since we have 14′ ceilings.
These high ceilings are due to our home sitting on a slope, with the garage on the low end.
We’ve been working on coming up with a budget for what we can buy and what we will DIY and will combine a mix of the two.
One thing’s for sure there’s nothing like having good vertical storage- open floor space is key!
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This should give you a good start now for what your garage shelving needs are and what you will need to make to have peace of mind the next time you step inside your garage.
Read on to see these 10 fantastic DIY garage shelf ideas to help you get your space organized and on budget.
10 DIY Garage Shelf Ideas
Garage Workbench DIY {How We Ikea Hacked Garage Storage}
This Ikea hack is a good idea for a workbench/organization storage unit combination.
It has a pegboard tool rack for easy access to hand tools, open wall shelves, and drawer storage for smaller items.
Overhead Garage Storage Shelf
This is one of my favorites because creating overhead storage is a smart way to use dead space.
It's an excellent solution for storage space when you have a small garage since you don't have that much space.
This shelf sits over the garage door and holds plastic storage bins and other items not regularly accessed, such as holiday decorations. It's a great place for this type of storage.
How To Make A DIY Wooden Shoe Organizer with this Easy Step-by-Step Tutorial
If you don't have a mudroom, having a place to put your outdoor shoes before entering is especially helpful. Learn how to make this garage shoe organizer.
Easy DIY Garage Shelves for Storage
Here's a sturdy set of open shelves that are strong enough to hold heavy items such as wood boards and power tools. This DIY project tutorial offers a set plan too.
Garage Organization Ideas: How To Store Paint Supplies
A storage system with doors is a great way to hide garage clutter. There's no good option for making paint storage look good, so keeping it behind closed doors makes a lot of sense.
How to Create a Functional Garage Drop Zone
Do you have a space where everything gets dumped in front of the door? It's a chronic problem for us.
Well, these DIYers came up with multiple garage storage ideas to deal with their drop zone.
How to paint garage shelving with a paint sprayer
Just because it's in the garage doesn't mean it has to look like it belongs in a garage.
Why not upgrade the look of a garage shelving unit with a little paint makeover? It will also help preserve the metal for added longevity.
DIY Garage Storage Shelves
These storage shelves allow for easy reach from both sides. Having the unit attached to the wall on the short end adds more functionality and utilizes dead space.
Garage Cabinet Ideas, Tips, & Tricks
Here's a great option for using up wall space and allowing for counter space. This garage shelf ideas tutorial will show you how to hang your cabinets.
They've got a lot of details to help you. Just make sure you've got a stud finder for this one.
The DIY garden tool storage idea that will save your sanity
This clever use of storage space uses inexpensive PVC pipe to organize garden tools.
By hanging the tools on the wall, you avoid moving each garden tool out of the way to get to the one you need. This makes for quick and easy access.
Garage Wall Storage Using Slats
One garage storage solution that isn't on this list is using a track system.
The system uses slats that attach to your garage walls and has many options for hook accessories for hanging items.
This is more of a buy than a DIY type of storage. Still, I wanted to include it since it provides so much flexibility because it allows you to switch things around as your storage needs change.
This is also a good option for bike storage and sports equipment. However, while you can use shelving accessories, it's not made for storing deeper items.
Still need to get organized? Here is a list of the best backyard sheds, which include many smaller storage solutions for gardening tools.
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