How often have you wasted time searching for your pruning shears, garden gloves or the kids’ beach toys in your garage? Wouldn’t it make better sense to have these items at your fingertips exactly when you need them?

Consider your family’s organizational needs when thinking about redesigning your garage. Each area or station should have its own purpose. For example, you’ll want to store outdoor gear, hobby items and seasonal items in different locations. When differentiating storage stations, remember the importance of accessibility and frequency of use. Store items that are used often in easy-to-reach places and not in out-of-the way places.

Here are six essential storage and activity stations for organizing your garage:

Changeover Station – Things you grab or take off when going in and out of the house. Store shoes, jackets, bags and hats on shelving, hooks or in cabinets near the door by the house.

Immediate Access Station – Place every day items like canned goods, bulk food, paper or cleaning supplies as close to the entrance of the house as possible. Consider using cabinets to keep these sundry goods out of sight.

Vertical Storage Station – Hang long, thin items such as rakes, brooms, shovels and other yard equipment on wall hooks for a non-bulky storage solution.

Bulky Item Station – Use ceiling-mounted shelving space to store holiday accessories, camping gear, surf boards and other hefty items. The less you use something, the higher it should go to free up additional floor space.

Outdoor Fun Station – Consider a wall-mounted storage area for your bikes, golf clubs, tennis rackets and other sports equipment to satisfy the urge for some fun exercise.

Hobby/Workstation – Create a space for your favorite hobby such as gardening, woodworking or crafting. A height cabinet with a flat work space on top would work for these activities and afford you extra storage space.

Make your garage a safe area by storing chemicals and cleaners up high out of the reach of curious little ones. Place their toys, balls and other outdoor equipment lower where they can easily reach them.

Knowing where to locate everything will give you peace of mind especially, when you’re in a hurry to get something done. Additionally, having everything in its place with Orlando wall systems will free up lots of extra garage space for parking cars, having parties and engaging in your favorite hobby. Contact the experts at Garage Design Works today to create your 6 essential garage storage and activity stations.