GORGEOUS GARAGE
This garage was so fun to organize and I just loved working with this couple. While the space already had some freestanding cabinets and built-in cabinets, they wanted to create a kind of island to separate the right side from the left. We purchased and built 4 small cabinets on wheels and added another set of freestanding shelves to go with the shelf they already had. This created some much-needed additional storage, in addition to that island-like divider. And for the first time since I started organizing professionally, I created a light bulb closet. Not gonna lie…I geeked out a bit while organizing this space. Scroll to see the transformation.
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A GARAGE TRANSFORMED
When my client first showed me his garage, I knew this was going to be a fun project. And I was right! We went through every box, bin and shelf We sorted and categorized and bought some weather tight totes to store everything. I love being able to transform spaces to make them work better for my clients. A lot of hard work but fun and satisfying!
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The Urge to Purge!
I had a blast working with this client! She had the urge to purge and what a difference it made in this garage! We made 3 trips to the dump, 3 trips to Goodwill and separate trips to recycle electronics, dispose of hazardous waste and take care of the shredding. She was so quick with her decisions that we got all of this accomplished, including a sweep and power wash of the floor, in one session! Woo Hoo!
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Streamlined Storage
This was a fun garage project! The left side just needed some organization. The right side got a makeover! The new cabinets hold so much stuff for my DIY client. And, as you can see from the inside close up, it’s all categorized and labeled. 🙂
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Garage Envy
When this Broomfield client contacted me, her one request was that I create serious garage envy for anyone walking past her home. Well, that was an assignment I was pleased to accept. We utilized elfa from The Container Store to give her shelves, drawers, utility boards and lots of hooks for tools. And it’s always so much fun when I get to organize a space I’ve designed. I’d say mission accomplished!
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Garage Magic
This Boulder client did not want me to see her garage. And, of course, that made me want to see it even more. When I peeked inside, I knew this was going to be a fun day! And I was right! In no time at all, we had everything pulled out so we could sort into trash, recycle, donate and keep. We also categorized all of the “keep” items into separate piles. She had storage benches and cabinets that were nearly empty so SOS took full advantage of those spaces. Voila! Believe it or not, this transformation only took 4 hours!
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Making Room for the Car
This Denver homeowner was storing everything in her garage except the car. SOS to the rescue! She was ready to let go and loads of stuff went into the dumpster and the donate pile. We did a little shelf shuffle so we could create a mini-mudroom leading into the house. Costco overflow products now have a home on a freestanding elfa shelving unit. Paint and other home improvement supplies are stored together in the cupboards. And the open shelves are perfect for camping gear and holiday decorations. This space will be even more orderly once her contractor retrieves all of the supplies he left behind after remodeling her kitchen. 🙂
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Just Call Me the Garage Guru
I love organizing garages! I know…call me crazy…but they are such fun. This garage just needed a little SOS TLC. Loads of shelves and hooks meant we only needed to sort and put things away. We created zones for camping, skiing, boating, tools, lawn and home care, sports equipment and holiday storage. Everything is now easy to see, easy to get to and easy to put away.
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Garage Re-Design
This Highlands Ranch couple really wanted everything in their garage off the floor. Luckily they had loads of wall space to take their storage vertical. We designed a new layout using elfa from The Container Store. We also re-used their two large cabinets and their existing shelving units to take advantage of the storage opportunities in this large space. Smiles and hugs ensued once everything was installed and put away. 🙂
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From Disorganized to Tidy
These Littleton homeowners wanted to get their garage organized but didn’t know where to start. They wanted to park both of their cars in the space but it had become a mess of extra parts from past home improvement projects, tools, paints and chemicals, bike equipment and automotive projects. With a little sorting, we put everything into categories – the biggest being the trash pile! Now everything has a specific place and purpose and the stress of finding things is gone.
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A Garage Put In Order
Helping this Denver couple put their garage in order was so fun. The space is divided into “his side” and “her side.” But to be fair, “her side” includes stuff for both kids, too. J He wasn’t home so we only did a bit of straightening on his side with one exception. That stack of tires sitting in the middle of the garage? Those are being sold and got put back in their shipping boxes and tucked in a corner on “his side.” After that, we concentrated on getting the other half of the garage organized. They already had loads of shelves, hooks and bins to work with. We started by pulling everything off the shelves. We then sorted into keep, trash and donate piles and everything else was categorized by zone. Right next to the door is a mini-mudroom where everyone dumps their shoes and bags. Then we created an area for all of the pool and beach items, as well as outdoor summer party items. Since we’re Fall has arrived, all of that stuff was put up high until it’s needed next year. We then used one shelving unit for automotive and household items and another shelving unit for kid stuff and gardening supplies. We were able to hang ladders, a scooter and even their corn hole game on the wall.
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Garage Makeover
I recently had the pleasure of working with a delightful couple in Centennial. They wanted a complete garage makeover. They knew they wanted to get rid of a lot of stuff they no longer needed or used. And they also had their eye on Elfa by The Container Store. I took a look at their space and inventoried the items they knew they were keeping. After taking measurements it was time to put together a design. With that in the works, we spent a morning cleaning out the garage and they had a friend help them paint the now-exposed drywall. On the day the Elfa was installed, I popped in to help put everything in its place. It looks like a completely different space!
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SOS Conquers a Cluttered Garage
The chaos in this garage was stressing these homeowners out. Items were not being stored effectively so they were running out of space. They wasted money buying things to replace what they couldn’t find and they wasted time trying to find things. SOS to the rescue!
To begin, we pulled everything out of the garage. Yes, everything! We created zones for camping, fishing, automotive, tools, lawn and garden, etc. Then we sorted through everything to identify what to keep and what could go. At the end of the day, we had 20 bags full of trash, recycle and donate. Impressive, right?! This garage has great cabinet, cupboard and drawer storage so as we began putting things away, we kept the zones intact to make things easy to find and put away in the future. Camping got its own cabinet. So did lawn and garden. Tools went in a cupboard and the drawers below hold nails, screws, etc. The counter top is now clear and can actually be used as a work surface and there are even a few empty drawers and cupboards. 🙂
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Tidy Garage
Sometimes clients just need a little help getting things in order. These Broomfield homeowners didn’t have a garage stuffed to the rafters, but they did need to get things organized. We sorted everything into categories (shoes, snowboarding equipment, lawn care, gardening, tools, etc.). Once we knew what we had, we created zones to keep like items together. We also added Elfa utility strips and hooks to hang bikes, chairs and even their Corn Hole set. To keep shoes off the floor and stairs, we took an over-the-door shoe bag and just screwed it into the wall by the door.
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Gorgeous Garage
I love organizing garages! This Boulder homeowner knew she wanted to go with The Container Store’s Elfa system but didn’t know how to get started.
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I took an inventory of everything she wanted to store in the garage and then measured the space. After coming up with the perfect design solution, we had it installed and then filled it up in an organized way. We grouped everything into categories: sports equipment (which included ski and snowboard gear, lots of bikes, tennis, golf, water sports and toys), camping gear, pet supplies, Costco overrun, automotive supplies, lawn and garden and ladders.
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At the end of the day we had a gorgeous and organized garage!
Garage Tune-up
This garage had become a catch-all for storage, home improvement supplies, yard tools, camping gear, sports equipment, you name it. What these Stapleton homeowners couldn’t do? Park their cars in it.
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We sorted everything into categories out on the driveway. Once the garage was empty, we took the opportunity to sweep and clean before putting it all back. We created zones to keep like items stored together. Having designated homes for each item makes it easier to find things when needed and also makes it easier to put things away. At the end of the day, everything had a home…including the family cars.