In basement or garage you keep everything on what is not needed. With time accumulates all sorts of things – from skates to winter tires to cartons with old records. At some point you lose track of what treasures are hidden in the dark corners. Functional rooms should be above all else: clear and spacious. From the heavy duty rack to the lamellar wall system, these nine practical storage ideas help you make the most of your storage space without losing track. And if you are lazy or busy at work not able to manage all these things then contact KapitalBasements for all work related to basements.
1. Heavy-duty rack
Large planters, car tires or massive tools – in the basement and garage everything is stored, which is currently not in use. Heavy, large items to store on the floor, robbing a lot of footprint. Heavy duty racks made of (galvanized) metal have a very high load capacity. Depending on the model, they can maintain a maximum load of around 150-350 kilograms per shelf under balanced load.
2. Kragarmregal
Kragarmregale actually come from the industrial sector. Since they have proven to be very convenient for storing a wide variety of things, they are also increasingly found in private households. On the cantilevers – depending on use – floors or various inserts can be screwed. Different floor depths and heights can be adjusted to fit small objects or large boxes. With nets or basket inserts also balls or other rolling objects can be stowed on the shelf.
3. Wooden Shelf
Wooden Shelf Simple wooden shelves are the classic among storage furniture. Apart from the practical advantages, they also look good in cellar rooms. On the continuous boards small objects can be easily parked. Wooden shelves are particularly suitable for storing canned food. The only drawback: Wood starts to mold when too high humidity or soil moisture and then can spread a musty odor. In damp cellars you should therefore better set up a stainless metal shelf.
4. Wine rack
If wines are to be stored for a longer period, they need a cool storage place. A special wine rack in the basement is a practical solution to store the good drops clearly and also looks great.
5. Slat strips and wall systems
Whether as a single strip or covering the whole area as a wall cladding – on slat strips you can store everything that would otherwise take up valuable space on the floor. Various hooks can be attached at any point to hang anything from bicycles to suitcases or baskets to small tools.
6. Perforated
panel Perforated panels are practical helpers in many ways. Small tools can be hung on adjustable hooks clearly arranged and always close at hand.
7. Hanging
shelves Hanging shelves are a good alternative to traditional shelves in converted cellars or garages. Because with them you use the room height optimally, and underneath there is still room for low shelves, a workbench or the car. The bars can also be provided with hooks in very load-bearing suspended floors, where bicycles or small bicycle trailers are kept at dizzy heights.
8. Cabinet system
Cabinets are not only suitable for use in living rooms as storage furniture. Even in developed and dry cellars with flat floor space or in garages they create a lot of storage space. Their doors additionally protect the stored goods from dust. It is best to use a cabinet system where the different elements can be combined according to personal requirements.
9. Storage boxes
Especially in the cellar he likes to accumulate: dust. Rarely used objects are covered by it and must first be thoroughly cleaned before the next use. In addition, the garage and basement are usually cool and often damp rooms. Plastic boxes prevent dirt and odors from settling in the stored items. In addition, you can clearly stack the containers and label them to later find everything quickly.
