Have you always dreamed of a dedicated space in the garden for all your tools and odds and ends? The garden shed. A must-have for all gardeners, DIYers and even for those who just love a bit of fair weather sunbathing! A shed is the perfect place for tools, gardening gear, sun loungers or even as a man cave! Whatever you choose to do with your Garden Sheds Cheltenham, here are some of the best storage ideas so your shed can always stay in tip top organised condition:
Shelves
A great shed needs great shelving! This is the very first place to begin in the organisation of your space. You can choose old or new shelving, fixed to the wall or freestanding units – but these are a must-have before you even think about doing anything else.
Shelving must also be organised in a way that makes life easier for you depending on what you do the most of. Items that are needed frequently should be the easiest to reach, for example. Everyday items should be placed at eye-height and easy to grab. Heavy tools should be placed on bottom shelves to avoid the risk of injury or accidents. Least used items can be placed on top shelves out of the way.
Shovel Holders
Shovels, forks and hoes don’t easily sit on shelves so you’ll need an alternative storage method to prevent clutter and tripping hazards. A holder or rack keeps all long tools off the floor and out of the way but still easily grabbable. If you’re a handy DIYer, you can make your own from a discarded pallet and affix it to the wall of the shed. For more compact sheds, consider hanging shovels on the back of the door to save space.
Cabinets
You certainly don’t need to spend a fortune on expensive storage units. If you have old cabinets or sets of drawers, consider repurposing them for a new life as shed storage. Old cupboards can make great storage additions to a shed and will help to remove clutter from your home.
Hooks
For those with a multitude of tools, gadgets and garden ware, hooks are a lifesaver. They can be drilled or S hooks can be moved around if hung on something and you can create space for hanging a multitude of tools like secateurs and trowels, for example. Sturdy hooks can even be used for hanging heavier items like shovels and brooms. Contact Garden Sheds Cheltenham to find out about your perfect shed.
Peg Board
A cheap yet highly effective solution is the peg board. The storage offered by a peg board is flexible and can be changed as your collection of tools grows. Panels can be easily erected on shed walls, using hooks and brackets to hang your tools from.
Hose Hanger
Are you constantly fighting with a tangled garden hose? No matter how tidily you put it away, it always seems to unravel and trip you up next time you enter the shed. Solve this problem with a handy hose hanger. You don’t need to buy a dedicated gadget for this either as an old car wheel mounted to the wall will do the job perfectly. Even a bucket or cable spool can provide a handy solution to messy hose pipes!
Magnets
An interesting idea to solve storage issues is to utilise magnets on the shed walls. Magnetic tool holders are often seen in kitchens but can work wonders for shed organisation too. Any metal tools, such as screwdrivers, pliers and files can easily be placed onto the magnet to keep them safely out of the way. You’ll never get frustrated again trying to find where you’ve put things.
Ceiling
The ceiling is the most overlooked storage solution. Not many of us think to look up when thinking about storage needs. Ceiling space can be used to add plyboards for additional shelving storage. Installing a hoist system or bicycle hangers will free up valuable floor space.
Tool Wall
One of the best storage solutions for sheds is the humble tool wall. So simply and yet incredibly effective. If you’re the type of person who loves a dedicated place for everything, then a tool wall is just the thing for you. A large piece of plyboard is fitted with nails and brackets to hang tools from. Once the hooks are positioned, hang the tools and then draw around them with a marker pen to give a silhouette of where the tool will live. Once placed on the wall, you now have a space for every tool and you will know exactly where to replace it when you’re done.
Don’t let your shed turn into a disorganised mess and make the most of these genius storage ideas to keep your shed efficient and tidy. That way, your shed will be a joy to use and all your jobs in the garden can be completed with ease and efficiency instead of frustration and annoyance!