It's Not Just Car Storage: How to Transform Your Garage into a Brand New, Highly Usable Space
In some homes, garages are used only for car storage. They may appear to be bare and without real functional use for homeowners.
However, other garages may be an envy of the neighborhood - they may have floor to ceiling shelving systems, and they may be the picture-perfect image of organization. With a bit of planning and creativity, you can turn your garage into a much more functional space. Here's how you can make your garage the most useful space in the house.
Determine What You Need To Store
One of the most important steps to take when improving the functionality of your garage is to determine which items you need to store. The last thing you want is to invest in a shelving system or cabinets for your garage only to later realize that your belongings do not fit in the features you have purchased. Take an inventory of the items you want to put in the space as well as their sizes and dimensions, and then take stock of the space available to store these items.
Invest In Storage Features
There are numerous types of storage features that you may choose to invest in for your garage, such as cabinets, drawers, wall pegs, shelves, overhead storage features, and bins.
The best storage features for your garage are those that take into account your accessibility needs. For example, seasonal items that you may rarely need access to may be placed in overhead storage features that hang over the cars. On the other hand, screwdrivers and other tools that you may need to use more frequently should be placed in a more accessible area.
Consider The Look Of The Garage
Some homeowners truly do not care what their garage looks like, but you should keep in mind that this is a room that is revealed to the outside world each time your garage doors are raised. This can indeed affect curb appeal and others' impressions of you. Therefore, think about investing in a full garage storage system rather than piecing together different items.
If your garage looks like a war-zone, you are wasting valuable storage space and compromising your property value. Investing in aesthetically pleasing and highly functional storage solutions can turn your garage into a major selling point and a great multi-use space. If you are thinking of upgrading your garage to a nice storage area or hangout place, I hope this gives you some ideas or if you are thinking of selling, please give me a call and check out how I can help make things happen.
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