Consider These New Shelf Ideas to Spruce up Your Garage

On top of providing storage room in your garage, shelves are able to do so much more! Read about some new ideas below.

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The garage can easily become the storage area for things we need to keep off our mind. It can be great for that purpose, but without some great garage shelf ideas, the space can easily become cluttered and cause stress.

In this post, we’ll talk about how different ideas will best meet your needs depending on how you’d like to utilize garage space. It’s also best to take into consideration your goals before starting anything new.

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Prepare your Space

Before you start installing any shelves, look around in your current space to see what you’re working with. Think about what you will most likely be storing on your new shelving unit – is it mostly tools and home supplies? Maybe old clothes? Holiday decorations?

Garages can often build up moisture as heat and humidity are typically present. Check around the space in your current garage for signs of condensation. This might indicate that you need to take a few extra steps prior to starting your shelf project.

Condensation Can Lead To:

● Metal objects building up rust

● Cloth or paper containing mildew

● Damage to things like photos

● Paint on pictures frames wearing off

● In serious cases, mold growth

It is recommended that there is a seal around your garage door windows as well as seal around your garage door. This can prevent any condensation buildup overtime.

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With our new seals to regulate moisture levels, let’s start looking into the best garage shelf ideas and how they can meet your goals.

Traditional Shelf Installations

Plastic, metal, and metal/wood combinations are just some types of shelf systems. They offer tons of value depending on how you are able to configure them within your garage area.

Conventional shelf systems are typically plainer than others so they will not provide any aesthetic value. Adding color or a painted design might help if you are concerned about how your shelves work, but before deciding on that, let’s take a look at what each material can do for you.

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Exploring the Available Shelf Systems

● Plastic – Plastic shelving is available almost anywhere you shop, including online stores. They are affordable and lightweight and are able to hold more weight than it seems. But, if you plan on storing heavier items such as paint buckets and heavy tools, you might want to consider materials other than plastic.

● Metal/Wood – Metal and wood shelving systems are widely available and extremely popular. The durable metal lining makes it enticing for those looking for a sturdier option than plastic, but keep in mind that wood can easily become stained or decolored over time.

● All-Metal – Shelving systems that are made using metal are the sturdiest type of shelves. These can hold an extreme amount of weight and are ideal for those looking to store many different items. Metal shelves are made of all-metal materials bring almost no aesthetic value to a space.

Mount your Shelves on the Wall

Wall-mounted shelves come in many different types of materials including wood, metal, or a combination of the two. These are sometimes sold individually but can also be purchased in a set. They are anchored to the wall and the amount of weight they hold varies depending on size and material.

Things to Consider with Wall-Mounted Shelves

● More floor space is available

● Wall-mounted shelves hold much less storage volume than other shelving

● Lots of flexibility as you only need to worry about wall space

● Great for those who are interested in aesthetic design of their space

Have you Considered Overhead Shelving?

Overhead shelves are a great option of you are looking for something unique. This type of shelving is anchored to the ceiling and usually made out of sturdy metal. The space between the shelving is used for storage and there is also space underneath to hang additional items.

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What to Consider with Overhead Systems

● Overhead shelving frees up tons of floor space in your garage

● Careful set-up must be considered as they can interfere with the garage door

● If you’re interested in adding shelving above the garage door, this is a great option

● These types of shelving don’t provide the same storage volume as other shelves but are great in many different spaces

It is possible to add both effective storage and aesthetic style when deciding what type of shelving to install. Take a look at your own space before making any final decisions, and keep in mind your personal goals as you survey your own space.

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Let us help guide you to your goals so that you are able to maximize indoor storage space as well as ensure plenty of aesthetic design.

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