Today we'll talk about how to clean yourgarage from unnecessary things that have filled almost its entire area. 6 amazing recommendations from famous experts and designers will help you out perfectly. Arrange for yourself a day of tidying up!
1. Use vertical and ceiling space
This rule is especially important if you are going topark your car in the garage. Janet Henry, a competent architect, advises painting the wall and hanging the necessary tools on it. This way, you will not take up precious square meters.You won't have to spend much on making and installing small storage sheds. And what a result!In any hardware store you can find special holders and metal hooks for heavy objects.Choose furniture that will not hinder you in organizing various details.
2. Global cleaning
Designer Ivan Prefer from New Jersey (USA)recommends following the rule of "start with a clean slate". Only in an open and free space will you understand which areas are best used for certain activities.
3. Decide what to keep, what to donate, and what to throw away.
Clearing clutter is incrediblea pleasant thing. And never regret throwing away things (for example, a broken tennis racket that you will not need). Do not forget about the disposal of hazardous waste.
4. Reasonable grouping
Chris Carey suggests putting the elementsодного типа (к примеру, моющие средства или туалетные принадлежности) на большую полку или сложить их в отдельную коробку. А несколько слоёв краски, крючки и симпатичные наклейки до неузнаваемости преобразуют ваш гараж. It is better to place clothes and shoes at the entrance to the house. Large items that are used every day, hang on the wall or ceiling to save space, or use .
5. Purpose
Think carefully about whyyour garage will be intended for. Professional Mikki Lesowitz-Soliday from California (USA) advises to turn this building into a studio where different structures can "meet". To do this, it is worth dividing the room into zones, each of which will be intended for its own types of things.Instead of trying to squeeze insome small items in different corners, build a long and narrow cabinet for them. This will free up space, for example, for a sewing station. Everything will depend on your interests.
6. Funny labels
To mark each shelf or drawer that is filled with nails, screws and bolts, you can use stickers or decals.This way you can perfectly organize your work area. Thanks to containers with inscriptions, hooks and bags, all the necessary elements will be in perfect order.