Nothing offers better storage options than a garage, but if it’s not organised correctly, it’s probably likely that it’s turned into a dumping ground that you try to avoid at all costs.
It’s all about organisation in the smallest garages, and with some clever storage solutions, you’ll find that you’re able to store so much more away, whilst it being efficient and easy to reach when you need it.
If you’re looking for some inspiration to get some organisation back into your garage, keep on reading for 13 space saving organisation ideas!
13 Small Garage, Space Saving Organisation Ideas
1. Wrap Your Storage
Garage shelving units are one of the best ways to maximise floor to ceiling height in a garage, they can virtually be put anywhere, whether you choose to wrap storage around a corner like the below image, or you want to add a series of rows of shelving.
You’ve then got the options to add boxes, baskets and everything in between to fill the space. Don’t forget to label your storage boxes though for easy access!
2. Cupboard Storage
If you don’t need masses of storage in your small garage, pre-built cupboard storage might be all you need to organise coats, shoes and beyond, especially if you use your garage as an entryway to the home during the winter and rainy days.
Make your space work smarter for you, and try to opt for floor to ceiling cupboard space where possible to maximise the space you have available.
3. Different Layers of Storage
If you’re storing lots of different lengths of items in a garage that would be impossible to store in a standard box, adding different layers of storage will help to organise your essential items in a more organised manner.
Take for example the image below, sporting equipment such as bats and boards are housed in these clever baskets which are affixed to the wall, with boxes on the shelves and cupboard storage for wetsuits and beyond.
When planning storage for your garage, consider what items you have that need to be stored and how this will affect the type of storage you require.
4. Utilise Ceiling Space
If you have a garage with tall ceilings, you really could be missing a trick!
This clever ceiling rack storage elevates the items you don’t need on a daily basis without affecting your floor space. Out of sight, out of mind!
5. Bespoke Built In
If you use your garage for woodworking or crafts, you may need a working bench or area to do this. A bespoke built in elevates the look of a garage, with plenty of cupboards for concealed storage.
A pegboard base on the back here is perfect for hanging tools for easy access.
6. Easy To Access Wall Storage
There’s nothing worse than having to rummage around for a specific tool you’re looking for, and this easy to access wall storage will completely change the game!
Add brackets and hooks along the length of your garage to support your various ladders, brooms and tools. Good organisation will save you so much time!
7. Baskets & Brackets
If you’re looking for something slightly more cost effective, metal baskets and brackets are a simple addition to a garage wall, allowing you to hang and store your everyday essentials.
Baskets like shown in the garage below are perfect for little bits and bobs, balls and floats that would otherwise get easily lost.
8. Industrial Shelving
Industrial shelving is a hugely popular choice for organising a small garage. It’s effective and you can stack or store on it anything you like, it doesn’t just have to be boxes!
Take inspiration from the below image which shows a combination of boxes, baskets, drawers and some decorative accents for a less than industrial look.
9. Garage Shelving Units
This is how you do garage storage!
If you have tons of stuff to sort and house, take note of the below using garage shelving units and plenty of labelled boxes.
This makes it so easy to spot what you’re looking for straight away and virtually everything is stored away in an orderly fashion, meaning you have less clutter hanging around your house.
10. Multi Purpose Storage
Storage doesn’t just have to be for storing boxes. Pair it with a working bench and drawers to create a multi purpose space that is well organised, but a perfect base for woodwork, crafts and beyond.
Add drawers lower down for easy access to essentials that you use on a daily basis.
11. Floor To Ceiling Storage
Another example of how you can use that floor to ceiling space to your advantage. If you’re a bike loving family, adding brackets to the walls to mount the bikes is a super way to free up floor space and keep them safely stored away.
When using floor to ceiling storage, just ensure your less used items are on the top shelf, for example seasonal decorations, this is something that you could move around and reorganise depending on the time of year.
Organisation really is the key to success in small spaces, and it will make your life so much easier. Which of these small garage ideas is your favourite?
