As the inspiration comes pouring in, it might be time to revamp that old toolshed or garage corner where all of your building gear is stashed. Let’s look at how to get that toolshed organized and give it a sleek, modern facelift.

The Modern Style

Modern style is all about clean lines, sleek metals, and a strong, industrial aesthetic. Typically, lighter metals like brushed steel work well with this type of look. You can accent with a bright red or blue, or if you prefer a subtler look, try accenting with dark browns similar to the colors in iron or rebar.

Achieving the clean lines of this modern style means lots of cabinets or shelves. This way, tools and supplies stay where they belong and keep your workspaces clean and neat. CBD’s Silver II Garage Cabinets are a perfect fit for this type of toolshed.

Step-By-Step Guide

1.  Make a plan.

Plan first. Think about what items you use the most, what you want easily accessible and any surface areas you want to create. Create categories of tools and supplies, and group them together. A good organizational system is one that’s easy to maintain, so take your regular habits into account.

It’s often helpful to create a scale drawing of your space using graph paper so you can draw out where you want cabinets and workspaces. If you decide you want to make some big changes, consider having one of our professional teams help. We can design out spaces and install custom shelving and cabinetry to make sure your dreams become a reality.

2.  Start with the major installations.

Once you have your plan, empty out your space and install any major hardware such as shelves, cabinets and counter spaces. Choose brushed or polished metals to get that industrial atmosphere. If you live in an area that’s earthquake-prone, this is a good time to install earthquake straps.

3.  Reload your space.

Slowly bring all of your tools and supplies back into your shed or garage, and find a place for them right away. Metal toolboxes and sturdy plastic bins make for great organization and add to the modern look. Remember to make lots of labels for all of your bins and boxes, especially if you have kids who like to raid your tool chest.

4.  Make it your own

Once everything is put away, take some time to make this space your own. Screw old license plates to the wall. Tack up racing pennants. Frame blueprints or city planning maps, and hang them above your workbench. Make the space enjoyable to work in, and odds are, you’ll actually finish up those spring projects this time around!

If you enjoyed this toolshed tutorial, you might like our articles about creating home offices and hobby rooms. To discuss designing custom spaces for anyplace in your home, please contact us.

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1. Stop storing your seasonal clothes and get a Closet Organizer – It’s amazing how much more can fit into a closet that has an organizer system installed. Clothes, shoes and accessories for all seasons can fit neatly into one closet. No more searching through boxes under your bed or in the garage for something you “put away for summer” when everything can be at your fingertips.
2. Give your closet a fresh start – Once a year you should give your closet a complete cleaning; wash or vacuum the floor, dust the shelving and walls of your closet so your space is clean and fresh smelling. By committing to an annual cleaning, you are also committing to going through your belongings to decide what you really want to keep and what is ready to be discarded.
3. Sell, trade, or donate – Many people have tightened their budgets and people are finding new ways to make their money stretch farther. Sell clothes through on-line auction sites or a garage sale. Hold a Trading Party with girlfriends to acquire a “new” wardrobe without spending any money. Donate the remaining items to a tax-deductible charity.
4. Create an organizational system – Hang like-types of clothing together (i.e. shirts, pants, skirts, etc.) and make sure all articles are facing the same direction. Group them by color and from dark to light.
5. Avoid wire hangers – Use sturdy plastic hangers or wood hangers with clips for all items. Wire hangers tend to misshape clothes, and because most do not have groves to keep clothing from slipping off, you’ll spend extra time sorting and re-hanging items you find on the floor.

About Closets by Design
Since 1982, Closets by Design has built a reputation as the nation’s leader in the closet organizing and storage remodeling industry. The company offers customers comprehensive solutions to all their organizational needs in a short and simple process by designing, building and installing custom home offices, closets, garage cabinets, wall units, laundries, pantries, wardrobe mirror doors and other home organization systems. Closets by Design offers a wide selection of finishes, accessories and hardware. There are currently 33 franchise locations serving major markets across the country. To schedule a FREE in-home consultation or inquire about franchise opportunities, please visit www.closetsbydesign.com or call 800-293-3744.

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