Now that the weather is warming up, people of all ages are ready to get outside and get active! Whether they are young people gearing up for spring sports or adults who want to get a bit of exercise, storing all that sports equipment in an organized fashion is always challenging. Here are a few ideas from the home organization experts at Closet POSSIBLE to help you keep your sporting goods in order this spring.
Garage Organization Systems
Because sports equipment tends to get very dirty during use, we know that most of you will be storing it in the garage. That’s why we’re focusing on this often-neglected storage area.
- Smaller Equipment – Some of the most common pieces of sports equipment include balls, gloves, and pads. You can organize these items very effectively with one of Closet POSSIBLE’s shelving units, used in conjunction with clear plastic bins. You can label each bin for a specific activity and keep everything related to that activity in one place. By using clear bins, identifying and finding items like baseballs and gloves will be a simple matter, saving you time when heading to a practice or big game.
- Bats, Sticks, and More – Many sports use long and narrow equipment, making it difficult to store in bins or on shelves. If you have baseball bats, hockey sticks, and other longer items to store, a custom armoire or cabinet may be just what you’re looking for. A tall cabinet is a great way to organize these pieces of equipment, and your cabinet can be customized to store items of different sizes, like tennis rackets, field hockey sticks, and more. If you want more flexibility, you can also incorporate drawers to store related small items, making them much easier to find. The possibilities are endless when you work with a custom designer!
- Bikes – Because they are awkwardly shaped and take up so much space, bikes are one of the more challenging items to store. We suggest using purpose-built bike storage racks that hang up on the wall or ceiling. These types of organizers help you utilize previously unused spaces, like the area above your head.
- Versatile Storage – If you have a lot of varied sports equipment to store, a slat wall may be the answer. A slat wall allows you to install hanging brackets that are easy to move around. Many sports equipment organizer manufacturers make storage solutions designed to hang on a slat wall, so you will have lots of options. You can install simple hangers, hanging shelves, or hanging baskets (cloth or metal). As you purchase new equipment or donate unused equipment, changing the orientation of your hangers is a simple matter, helping you stay organized all year round.
Garage Organization Solutions in New Jersey
When attempting to organize sports equipment in your garage, it helps to have a vision. The talented Princeton area closet designers at Closet POSSIBLE can help you. We have completed countless organization projects in New Jersey and Pennsylvania, and we are prepared to help you cut down on the sports-related clutter in your garage. In addition to custom shelving and cabinets, we can also install lighting, charging stations, and work tables to accommodate all your favorite hobbies. We can even install a Swisstrax® floor coating system to give your dingy old garage a completely new look! Call us at (267) 566-3222 to schedule an appointment at our showroom in New Jersey, or to schedule an in-home consultation today!
