A good garage organization system can go a long way toward streamlining your home storage and giving you a functional space that you can use for projects, hobbies, or other types of activities. How much does it cost to create that kind of space? Take a look at some of the most important factors that go into the cost of a custom garage.
- The Size of Your Garage
- Your Storage Items
- Your Workspace
- Accessories and Extras
Understanding what influences the cost of your custom garage will help you understand estimates and plan the best garage for you.
The Size of Your Garage
You may not be too surprised to learn that the size of your garage influences the amount of money that you’ll spend on garage organization. Do you have a tiny one-car garage? A spacious three-car garage? Or an average-sized two-car garage? Is it an attached or a detached garage? One might be bigger than the other.
Whether you store your vehicles in the garage and how many vehicles there are can also make a difference. A vehicle takes up a lot of room. Vehicle storage is also the primary purpose of a garage; most people keep at least one in there. If your garage could fit more than one car but will only have one in there, you’ll have more space to customize than if you fill the garage to its maximum capacity with cars. A small car will also take up less space than a big truck. It’s important to have an idea of what kind of space you’re going to be working with.
Your Storage Items
How much you need to store will also make a difference to your garage organization cost. If you only need to make room for things like tools, yard equipment, and items related to the purpose you have in mind for your garage, you won’t need as much space as someone who needs to store old baby clothes, furniture that’s not in use, holiday decorations, sporting gear, and various other things.
When trying to decide how much you’re going to need to store, make sure to talk to everyone who lives in the house. Even if the garage is primarily your space to work or hang out it, other people may have things they want to store there, and you need to be able to take that into account. Also, be realistic and make sure that you’re thinking about everything. If you have five people in your family who all have bikes and use them frequently, that’s five bikes that have to be included in the storage plans. These are the kinds of things you should take into account.
You can consider many kinds of storage for your garage, from Slatwall storage systems to garage shelves to overhead storage. Knowing what you will have to store can help you decide which types of storage products you need. Your garage designer will go over all of this with you.
How You’ll Use The Garage
Once the garage system is in place, what are you planning to do with the space? Do you only want a place for car storage and other types of home storage? Do you plan to use the garage to do repairs, projects, crafts, or hobbies? Are you planning to make it into a recreational place, like a man cave or a she shed?
These different goals will come with different price tags. If you’re going to use your garage for storage only, then storage products and organizers should be all you need. If you’re going to use the garage as a workspace, it might be a good idea to add a workbench that will give you surface space for working plus additional storage for project-related tools and supplies. If you plan on making the garage a recreational space, you’ll need other kinds of items. According to Family Handyman, the ultimate man cave includes items like couches and chairs for seating, tables, and televisions, as well as items like a game table, a humidor, a sound system, or even a bar or arcade system. The more elaborate the space, the higher the cost.
Accessories and Extras
There are things that aren't necessarily storage items that can improve your garage and enhance whatever purpose you have for the space. Do you need better lighting? What does your garage floor look like – would installing a Swisstrax garage floor be a welcome upgrade?
You may also need specialized storage accessories, like sliding overhead bins or bicycle racks. If you’re going to customize your garage, you should make sure that you get exactly what you need and want.
Conclusion
There are a number of different factors that impact how much your garage organization system will cost. These include the size of the garage, the types of items you intend to organize and store, the way you want to use the garage, and any extras you will want to add. Make sure to consider all these factors when estimating your budget for your new garage.