This is what good garage organization looks like – thanks to Ikea

This is garage organization at its best! Thanks Ikea, for this perfect fall project

Ikea garage organization
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Garage organization is a bit of a thankless task – it needs to be done but what joy do you get out of sorting out your DIY tools or finding the best way to store your bikes? Not much in our opinion. But when we saw these garage storage ideas on Ikea, we were like, yes, this is how a garage should look! Practical sure, but also a really stylish space that's actually nice to spend time in.

Keep scrolling for some top organization (and styling) tips you can recreate in your garage, and for more garage storage ideas check out our full feature. 

1. Discover the joys of pegboard

Ikea garage organization

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Surely, by now you will know we are big advocates of pegboard. It's just the perfect way to store smaller bits that would otherwise clutter up you  surface spaces. The Ikea Skadis pegboard is great because you can get add ons like pots and shelves to make everything even more organized. Pop one (or five) on your garage wall to keep everything easy to access.  

2. Turn your garden furniture in to indoor furniture  

Ikea garage organization

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Most of us have to store our garden furniture in the  garage but rather than just stacking it all up and throwing tarpaulin over it, use it in your garage. You'll need a place to perch while you do the odd DIY job, plus it  just looks much nicer if it's still in use. You can use the table top as a work space too or as extra storage – note the baskets. 

3. Use a trolley as a portable DIY trolley 

Ikea garage organization

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Much like pegboard, the humble trolley is something we have gushed about many a time. They are great for garage organization too because you can clearly see where everything is on the shelves, plus it's portable so you can move it around the space with you. We think it would make for a great bike repair station. 

4. Treat your garage like an extension of your home 

Ikea garage organization

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And by that we mean decorate it! Paint it a nice color so it feels more inviting, pick a scheme for your storage that fits with your style, string up some festoon lights! Garages don't need to be sad, damp places, filled with sports equipment and Christmas decor. Sure, make them practical spaces, but make them stylish too!

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Hebe Hatton

Hebe joined the Real Homes team in early 2018 as Staff Writer before moving to the Livingetc team in 2021 where she took on a role as Digital Editor. She loves boho and 70's style and is a big fan of Instagram as a source of interiors inspiration. When she isn't writing about interiors, she is renovating her own spaces – be it wallpapering a hallway, painting kitchen cupboards or converting a van.

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