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What Factors Influence the Cost of Custom Garage Cabinets?

- Needs Vs. Wants
- Garage Storage Space
- Organization Options
- Color, Style, Height, and Depth
Needs Vs. Wants
Keeping your budget in mind is likely a top priority when it comes to organizing your garage. What you need for your space and what you want for it may be two different things. However, with good planning and a touch of creativity, you can customize your garage to make it more organized and functional.
As a first step, consider what you need most out of your garage, such as:
- Better Storage
- Improved Organization
- Removing Clutter from the Floor
- Utilizing Wall Space
- Having Cabinets that Hold Your Items Securely
- Ability to Access Workbenches and Tools
Next, think about what types of items you need to store in your garage. If you keep large or oddly shaped sporting equipment, write down their size and shape. This will help you identify better storage solutions as you begin the clean-up process.

Garage Storage Space
Small, medium, and large garage spaces can all benefit from reorganization. While customizing a larger garage tends to cost a bit more upfront, you'll definitely save in the long run. By choosing organizers, cabinets, and other garage storage solutions you need now, you will clean up the mess and get a functional space. You won’t have to waste your time or money on one-size-fits-all boxed solutions, and you won’t need to store your items at a storage facility. Additionally, if you ever decide to sell your house, future home buyers love to see a home with a custom garage.
Organization Options
Every garage is different and serves a host of different functions. That means that if you need it to function as an extra storage space, then that’s the route to go as you customize it. If you need it to function as a work area, then you’ll want to choose options to fit that need. Even if you need a little storage and a little workspace, there are organization options to meet every situation and keep your garage tidy.
Custom cabinets, ceiling racks, baskets, hooks, and Slatwall racks are all examples of solutions that can help you maximize your space, protect your items, and keep things off the floor. You can even get locking garage cabinets to safeguard your more expensive treasures.
TheSpruce.com recommends keeping the items you use most often in easy to access areas. Commonly used hand tools, such as hammers, screwdrivers, trowels, brooms, and paintbrushes, are easy to misplace, especially in a messy garage. Slatwall offers an additional way for you to hang tools on the wall, where they are easy to access.
You can add a workbench to your custom garage next to the hanging tools, too. You will have plenty of space to work, and the area will be clean. No more searching for that one tool you need, having to go buy a new one, and then finding the old one buried in a corner.

Color, Style, Height, and Depth
- Color, style, height, and depth are all factors that impact the cost of garage cabinets. While there is a plethora of color options and styles to choose from, the more designed the cabinets, the more the cost. Here are a few things to consider:
How important is the exact color? - How much cabinet space do you need?
- What kinds of items will be stored in them?
Utilizing existing wall space to install custom cabinets will improve the functionality of your garage and open up floor space. You can also use ceiling space for storing items like bikes, too.
There are lots of accessories to choose from, such as storage bins for keeping out bugs, dust, and moisture. These items may cost a little more upfront, but you won’t have to replace damaged items due to improper storage.
Conclusion
Not being able to quickly and easily find the items you need in your garage is beyond frustrating. Plus, you don’t want to keep having to buy duplicate tools or other items just because you can’t find them. The key is getting your garage organized and functional. While custom cabinets may seem out of reach initially, you might be surprised at just how beneficial they are in turning your garage mess into garage success.
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