Some say a cluttered desk represents a cluttered mind. But what does a cluttered garage say? Cluttered life, maybe?
Rest assured, there are many ways to tame the madness, and the Internet is your tour guide to most of them.
For those DIY types who want simple solutions, a set of well-constructed shelves or overhead storage might do the trick. Instructions from Family Handyman (familyhandyman.com) show how to . The plans use rubber tote bins and require minimal craftsmanship. The magazine’s instructions for a are feasible for a weekend project, too.
Cool creatives may want to ramp things up with a bit of garage flair. Lowe’s has online plans for that can make the garage a dual-purpose space, not just a storage area. are another easy way to bring color to an otherwise bland space.
Garages aren’t necessarily modern design triumphs. They’re simply boxes after all, but some people take it to the next level — into pure artistry.
In 2010, Seattle-based visual artist and designer, converted a 250-square-foot garage into a with a sleeping loft. She used salvaged materials to furnish the place and create the fixtures. You can explore her work at michelledelavega.com).
Fabre/deMarien, an architecture agency based in France, repurposed a garage into a . Part of the agency’s design philosophy is to “build the city within the city,” according to their website, fabredemarien.com
For more inspiration — or much-needed motivation — there are some incredible garage transformations featured on , a program on the DIY Network (diynetwork.com).
Matt Phillips: 303-954-1211, mphillips@denverpost.com
