15 Must Have Garage Storage Ideas
Looking for better functionality in your garage? These garage storage ideas are the perfect starting place.
The garage dysfunction has been on my mind now for about a year.
I recently took the time to at least break down the boxes, throw away the random accumulation of nonsense, and put things back where I know they go.
However, it's still not up to par for what I envision the functionality and improvement in the garage to be.
Since I've been knee-deep in researching the perfect storage solutions for our garage, I thought it would be fun to share with you some of the practical garage storage ideas I found.
My Top 15 Must Have Garage Storage Ideas
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1. Heavy-Duty Wrap-It Storage Straps (Assorted 12 Pack)
This 9 pack of heavy duty storage straps is a great choice for all the random cords flying around our garage. I like that the opening will fit a typically garage hook, so I can easily add it to my slat wall that I'm eyeing.
2. Wall or Ceiling Mounted Fishing Pole Rod Holders
When we cleaned out the garage the other day, the only thing that didn't seem to have a spot was my husband's fishing poles. I'm thinking this will be a nice way to get them off the ground and organized, so he can see them and the kids won't destroy them.
3. Proslat PVC Slatwall Garage Organizer
A PVC slat wall is going to be the corner stone for my garage storage and organization. I like that these 10 slats easily connect together to form an 8-Feet by 4-Feet Section. Now I just have to decide on the color!
4. 4×8 Overhead Garage Storage Rack – Adjustable, Heavy Duty, 600lbs Capacity
This adjustable height ceiling mounted storage rack is perfect for adding storage above our garage overhead door. We have almost 11 foot ceilings, so there is definitely room for maximizing the storage space there.
5. Wall Control Pegboard Organizer
I love the way these look and I can display all my tools within easy reach. They come in all kinds of colors too.
6. 2x4ft Garage Storage Wall Shelving Rack
What would an organized garage be without utilizing the space up the wall with some heavy duty shelves, right?! Gotta have options.
7. Ryobi LINK – Complete Link Installation Kit
A friend of mine used this wall storage system in her garage and absolutely loved it. My favorite part about it is that you can make any kind of “design” in a sense to not only add function, but make it look legit good.
8. Camping Chair Wall Storage for Garage
I love a good bag chair, but for whatever reason they never end up in a place in our garage that makes any sense. This however looks and feels like it would make perfect sense!
9. Boltless Steel Storage System Organizer with 12 Plastic Bins in 4 Tiers
Not sure where I'd put this just yet, but I had to include it in this round up because it screams functionality to me. I love the uniformity and easy access to the random things that always float around. It comes with 12 plastic bins just as it's shown in the 4 tiers.
10. Heavy Duty Ladder Brackets for Garage
Another thing that always seems to be kicking around are our ladders. I like how simple these hooks are, but gives me the functionality and convenience to just pop it right up there.
11. Magnetic Tool Holder Storage Organizer
This 4-pack tool magnet bar is a great way to keep all those random tools in order. I guess I wouldn't have an excuse any more for why I didn't put it back where it belongs when it is easier to put it here than on the workbench.
12. Rail Mount Bike and Ladder Lift
This bike/ladder hanger is a great product for the garage and holds up to 75 Pounds. I bought 4 of these to hang our two bikes and my two ladders. The thing I like most about them is that you don't need a ladder to get them down. You simply lower the pulley system. I don't have them installed yet, but you will have to make sure there is enough clearance. My garage ceilings are 11 feet tall and they won't fit above the garage overhead door, but they will work perfectly along the top side of the back wall.
13. Wood Organizer and Lumber Storage Metal Rack
I'm so over shuffling my scrap wood all around the garage and shoving it into all kinds of hiding spots, so this is definitely on my list of garage organization must haves.
14. 30″ Wide Wall Mount 3-Drawer Storage Cabinet
This product is pretty darn cool because you attach it off the ground by using a wall mount track-type system. I'm thinking this would be good for over in my workshop area.
15. Upper Garage Cabinet
These cabinets are great for the garage with the track system for hanging. I definitely want areas where it looks uniform and I don't have to look at the cluttered items we typically house in there. This pairs perfectly with the drawer system too.
I bet you're all jazzed up now thinking of the possibilities for your garage lol.
Now to decide which garage storage idea to tackle first.
Which one of these products do you think will be the most bang for my buck?
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Talk soon!
Helpful list. My favorite garage storage rule is to keep the floor as clear as possible. Once bins, bikes, and tools start living on the floor, even a large garage feels crowded very quickly.
Totally!