Often in a garage I encourage clients to use the walls as
storage for utility space. This works
very well for items that need to be accessed frequently, but can be near
impossible if the garage is narrow and barely allows enough space for a vehicle
to park. In a case like this I like to
recommend using the ceiling space in the garage if the height is tall enough. This approach is ideal for long term storage
and seasonal storage.
Racks can be installed on the ceiling of a garage to hold
bins and other large objects. Typically
ceiling storage is associated with skis and excess lumber, but it can also be
an ideal spot for bulky items if basement or attic space is lacking or
inaccessible.
Here is an example:
