Set up your new garage properly from day one

Q: When should I plan storage for a new home?

The best time is before moving day or soon after settlement, while the garage is still relatively clear. This gives us an accurate view of the walls, access points and areas around the garage door. Planning early also reduces the chance of temporary boxes becoming permanent clutter.

Q: What garage storage ideas work well in a new home?

The right garage storage ideas depend on your vehicles, household size and the items you expect to collect. Wall mounted shelves can hold tubs and camping gear, while cabinets can keep hardware organised and out of sight. Hooks and baskets can support smaller items that need to remain easily accessible.

Q: Can the design allow for future storage needs?

Yes, we can plan a layout that serves your current needs while leaving room for later changes. Flexible wall areas can support extra shelves, baskets or places to add hooks as your household grows. This avoids filling the garage too early with products that may not suit your future routine.

Q: How do you organise bulky items in a new garage?

We assess each item’s size, weight and frequency of use before choosing a position. Items used less often can sit higher, while everyday equipment should remain easier to reach. This approach protects movement paths and helps you find things without shifting several boxes first.

Q: Do you design and install the complete setup?

Yes, GarageSmart provides an in-home consultation, 3D design and professional installation. We plan the products around the vehicle area, doors, walls and household equipment. Once approved, our in-house team installs the complete layout so the garage is ready to use.

Garage Storage for New Homes in Australia

GarageSmart helps new homeowners plan garage storage before boxes, tools and household equipment begin to take over the space. Our smart storage solutions use the garage space with purpose, giving your family a clear system that supports daily life from the moment you move in.

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Start With a Garage That Is Ready for Real Life

The first step is to decide what the garage needs to hold now and what may be added in the years ahead. We review the garage door, vehicle clearance, floor space and vertical space before recommending practical garage storage ideas. This early planning helps keep gardening equipment, camping gear and bulky items easily accessible without creating clutter around the car.

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Storage Ideas That Grow With Your Household

Useful storage ideas should account for changing hobbies, growing families and the equipment that comes with a new home. Your plan may include wall mounted shelves for tubs, cabinets to keep hardware organised and flexible areas where we can add hooks for bikes, tools or gardening equipment. These garage storage ideas make it easier to find things while protecting the floor space needed for vehicles and everyday movement.

New Garages Planned With Long-Term Use in Mind

GarageSmart has completed more than 20,000 garage makeovers, fit outs and storage projects across Australia. Customers value having their garage planned as part of the home rather than waiting for clutter to build up. Their reviews show how a clear design can make moving in easier and help the garage remain organised over time.

GarageSmart Garage Storage Solutions Melbourne

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10:27 05 May 26

From the very first consultation through to final installation, the team at Garage Smart were outstanding. The entire process was professional, organised, and completely stress-free.The quoting process was thorough and transparent, with great ideas on how to maximise every bit of space in our garage. They really listened to what we wanted and came up with a design that was both practical and visually impressive.The installation team were punctual, highly skilled, and took obvious pride in their work. The quality of the finish is exceptional—everything is solid, perfectly installed, and looks fantastic. What was once just a garage is now an incredibly functional, organised space that comfortably stores our bikes, kayaks, gym gear, tools, and shoes while still feeling spacious and uncluttered. I am able to now park my car in the garage too.The attention to detail, communication, and craftsmanship throughout the entire experience exceeded our expectations. We couldn’t be happier with the result and would highly recommend Garage Smart to anyone wanting to transform their garage into something truly special.Thank you to the whole Garage Smart team for an amazing job!

Arun Sett

00:33 07 Feb 26

Highly recommend Hague and GarageSmart. They have completely transformed our garage and now it is actually a useable double garage. Installation was straightforward and hassle free. We were provided with a plentiful supply of baskets and hooks, and they were very happy to swap out attachments for different fittings that suited our needs. Extremely happy.

Nick

12:22 08 May 25

We have used garage smart twice and each time they have been fantastic to deal with and always over deliver on the result. Would not hesitate to recommend or use again.

Admin - Focus Build

20:34 05 May 25

Fantastic result—Garage finally looks the part!I couldn’t be happier with the service from GarageSmart. From the initial consultation to the final install, the whole process was smooth, professional, and stress-free.My garage used to be a cluttered mess with no real storage or functionality. The team designed a custom storage solution that actually made use of the wall space and got everything off the floor. The quality of the cabinetry and racks is top-notch—super sturdy and looks great too.What I appreciated most was how knowledgeable and helpful the installers were. They showed up on time, explained everything clearly, and left the place spotless.Highly recommend GarageSmart if you're looking to turn your garage into a space that’s actually usable. Wish I’d done it sooner!

Geoff MacFarlane

09:02 17 Dec 24

We want to thank Garage Smart for our garage storage solution. I'm particularly impressed with the professionalism, skill and incredible work ethic of James!In 40 degree heat with no breeze, he single handedly completed the installation, without a break for six hours, without complaint. The installation is brilliant, and James cleaned up and left the place as though no-one had been here.What a truly valuable resource, and ambassador for GS. It looks fabulous and is the answer to our storage requirements. Very happy.Thanks againGeoff and Marg

brian george

05:42 30 Aug 24

We are thrilled with our new garage storage system installed by GarageSmart.Prompt expert service and exceptional high quality products.

Peter Hooymans

11:48 26 Apr 24

If you want to be truly impressed with service, delivery, attitude, price and quality then simply look no further. I emailed on a Sunday night to the Garagesmart website. Was then contacted by Hague the next day with an appointment made for the Tuesday. A super friendly fellow, and also very constrictive with ideas and ways to neaten things up without going over the top. He drew my plan on the spot. Had the quote that night with a suggested install on the Friday at 7am. I really couldn’t believe what I was hearing and to be honest was a tad sceptical. But, a garage smart in house technician/carpenter and all round top fellow Matt was there sure enough Friday morning at 7am sharp. He started the complicated bits around the power points first and made it soooo neat. He completed two walls, two built in cupboards plus laid everything out for me on the wall. Truly exceptional start to finish and all inside 4 days with a public holiday (Anzac Day) in the middle. Thank you team Garagesmart , Hague and Martty. Absolutely Highly recommend. They have been in business along time and for good reason. It doesn’t get any better.

Dan

20:19 28 Mar 24

Hague's expert advice and 3D planning, combined with Matt's efficient and detail-oriented installation has made my cluttered garage look brand new. Thank you for such a seamless process and high-quality products - you exceeded my expectations. It's well worth it for anyone considering an organised, functional garage space.

Nyreda Griffin

02:16 10 Jan 24

We couldn't be happier with our Garage Smart system. Thanks to Hague, Dean and the team for a seamless, professional job. Highly recommended!!

Wayne Green

05:08 31 Jul 23

First class. Highly recommend GarageSmart. From the first enquiry, through the planning stage, ordering and installation the team from GarageSmart were friendly, efficient and on point with our garage smartwall in Canberra, ACT. Love the finished product which truely enhances our new garage.

Marjolein Bervoets

05:22 30 Jul 23

Monday- decided to do something about the mess in my garage. Submitted an online enquiry.Tuesday- received call from Hague who could come over to look and quote. Received quote that eveningWednesday- after a few amendments, approved the quote and gave the go ahead.Friday - that same week! All installed by Matt and Jose and looking fabulous. More importantly, everything has its place and can be found and accessed with ease.LOVE IT. Best idea to treat myself ever!

Matthew Headland

01:52 25 Apr 23

Had a full Garage Smart install on my double garage with 3 meter ceiling. The product is amazing and looks really good. They take care to ensure the finish is very clean, with switches and powerpoints being mounted over the product so it looks really nice. Great job guys much appreciated!

Glenroy Gunaraja

23:27 17 Apr 23

GarageSmart was excellent to work with. They came out to look at my requirements and the space promptly and then followed up with all the requested modifications and did a fantastic job setting up my garage for me.

Ratheepan Rajkumar

03:36 28 Mar 23

Totally would recommend these guys! They were fantastic from quote to installation. Now I love walking into my garage haha! Furthermore they moved all my stuff in garage and packed it in for me. How lovely!!!

Assunta Mellia

07:56 04 Mar 23

Work personnel were very competent and courteous. Started early and finished before lunch. My garage looks fantastic and more importantly very organized. Thank-you GarageSmart

Bridie Miles

02:43 16 Feb 23

I always judge a business by how it deals with a problem and these guys were second to none. We absolutely love our cabinetry, it’s transformed the garage and I would highly recommend Hague and team .

Damian Keeghan

04:34 13 Jan 23

The team did an amazing job, both designing, plans and installation all in a short turn around. The final product is exactly what was promised, and the install was painless (and I think my garage was left cleaner than it started). Thanks to Hague, Matt and Stephanie for such a smooth process (even when I changed my mind a few times). Highly recommended!

Olga Kelsey

23:34 30 Nov 22

We are extremely happy with the transformation of our garage space by Garage Smart.Thank you to Hague,Matt and the team for providing such efficient and professional service.

Karin Port

13:05 28 Sep 22

We are extremely satisfied with the outcome of the installation of the three GarageSmart Storage Solution Cupboards.It has been a pleasure to deal with Hague and the Team at GarageSmart Storage Solutions. Caelob and Matt have been impeccable and are a credit to the business.Professional service, excellent quality and smart design!

Phillip Caroll

08:33 13 Sep 22

All aspects of our dealings with GarageSmart personal have been of a high standard. The installation, done by Matt was professionally carried out. He was punctual, clean and efficient. He answered all our questions and demonstrated all options for us. So happy!

Jason Butcher

22:59 25 May 22

Sensational guidance on planning the layout of the garage to be functional and looking good. Fit out completed in a single day and setup was exactly as planned. Products of high quality. Good communication throughout. Easily 5 stars!

Graham Morgan

06:10 27 Mar 22

Excellent product and top class workmanship. The design process was made very easy by Dean and the team. The two lads that installed the storage cabinets, shelves, smart wall etc arrived at 7.00am on a Sunday and didn't stop until they were finished. I felt perfectly comfortable leaving them on their own while they completed the installation. This organisation really knows what they are doing.

Megan Johnstone

18:49 01 Mar 22

Absolutely thrilled with wall and cupboard installations + high quality of product. Service prompt, professional and friendly. Hague provided a quality detailed plan which was very helpful. Dean did a fabulous job installing the product. His workmanship was excellent. Lisa provided prompt, professional and friendly administration. Highly recommend this company and its products. Very easy to deal with.

Andrea Vienet

23:20 30 Jan 22

Our garage in our new house is not huge so we wanted to make sure we maximised the space. The GarageSmart team were extremely responsive from my first enquiry, they came out, gave us advice and then when they installed it they were super efficient. They even put all of our stuff away for us! I would not hesitate to recommend them - fantastic product and excellent customer service.

Jo Faulkner

08:48 19 Jan 22

Love our new, organised garage. So glad we went with GarageSmart, everyone we dealt with was very polite, knowledgeable and professional. We have maximised our space and improved the look of our garage. I recommend GarageSmart very highly.

Anirban Roy

02:00 07 Dec 21

Yay my garage got transformed. My residence in canberra looks stunning and spacious without bulky cupboards.The boys did a great job and were really helpful. Thanks Garage smart. 😊

Catherine W

22:00 03 Sep 21

GarageSmart kitted out our entire garage with their awesome storage solutions. Exceptional experience - fitted professionally, spent the entire day making sure everything was perfect. The quality of their cupboards is really impressive. Highly recommended.

Aaron F

00:26 19 Aug 21

Just what we needed to make our newly built home complete. It was simple and easy to pick a set to fit our space. Super easy to assemble.Thanks for the prompt service would give 6 stars but there’s only 5

Adrian Rogers

00:09 19 Aug 21

Thank you to the professional, polite and prompt Garage Smart team for reclaiming my garage space! Your storage and smart wall solutions now have everything neatly tucked away and I no longer dread entering the mess of a garage I used to have. Not only do I now have space for two cars, I also feel like I have gained a great space in the house for the kids on line sports training and my own little exercise studio. Your garage solution is now a talking point amongst the neighbours, family and friends.

Maria Astaptsova

09:20 05 Aug 21

Amazing experience with this firm, highly recommend to anyone who wants their garage done in a matter of hours! The whole experience was just so easy - the consultant helped us to find the right tools for our space - the wall and the cabinets to store the endless amount of stuff that has been sitting on our garage floor for ages. Then the guys came to install everything - all was very quick and easy, by the end of the day our garage has turned from a messy cluttered room into a perfectly organised spacious PROPER garage space. We both are super happy with the services, I keep telling about this company to all my friends. Many thanks!

Robert Petrovski

01:45 12 Jun 21

Just had my hooks and storage baskets delivered by one of GarageSmart's passionate installers. The finish product is nothing short of professional, high quality with high level attention to detail. The innovative storage design is a worthy investment for anyone's home and certainly a talking point.Thank you Dean for your down to earth service and genuine need to go over and above our original design that has added a touch of class.

Matthew Murcott

03:30 06 Oct 20

Very satisfied with our new Garage Storage Solution, thank you GarageSmart!I called the 1800 number late on a Thursday afternoon out of frustration to be pleasantly greeted by Hague, we had a brief chat about our busy lifestyle and our GARAGE STORAGE DEBACLE. Onsite consultation was booked in for the following Wednesday, Hague had quote to us the next morning along with these really professional 3D design renders. The installers were unbelievable let me just say, you can definitely tell when workers are employees and not contractors! They took away all our old cabinets, shelving units, paint tins and excess floorboards that we inherited from when we purchased the property. I especially love the new cabinetry and work bench that has a bar fridge integrated along with workbench lighting. Elite service and products, ideal if you are looking for a higher end storage outcome

Peter Green

23:25 21 Sep 20

Amazing Transformation!Our garage was totally dysfunctional, hence my online enquiry to GarageSmart. My husband and I were initially thinking of trying to fix our embarrassing garage mess ourselves, but with three kids under six and both of us working we made the decision to get professional garage organisers in. The whole process was seamless and GarageSmart even tidied up / painted our existing workbench to utilise it as part of our storage solution. We certainly spent more than if we tried doing something ourselves, however we were more than happy to pay for the convenience given the trust we had in the salesman Hague. They really do go over and above which is pleasing in this day and age. I would highly recommend GarageSmart to fix your messy garage, especially if you are a time poor family like us.

Brett Morphett

05:16 06 Sep 20

Garage Smart has turned my hopelessly unorganised and frustrating garage into a great looking and perfectly working space.Great experience the whole way from start to finish.Definitely recommend.

Imeo Pang

12:57 23 Aug 20

We were looking for garage solutions when we came across Garage Smart. From my first call to make an enquiry to the installation of the finished outcome, Dean's team has been absolutely fantastic. Haque addressed the needs we looked for, provided good suggestions to what we can achieve with a 2-car garage space and he was not pushy to make a sale. We especially appreciated that Dean made himself available to come on site for the installation and get involved in the process. We wanted to include additional area to be fixed, it was so easy to get Dean to come over to get it done. We are absolutely happy with our garage now thanks to Garage Smart!

sachmuscle

12:44 19 Aug 20

Fantastic service from Hague who attended in person and provided us with options & suggestions to maximize the space in our garage. The installation was done in double quick time by Dean who knew exactly what he was doing & discussed the various options in accessories throughout the installation process to best suited our needs. Will not hesitate to recommend this company to our friends and Neighbour’s.

Ankush Gupta

22:06 14 Aug 20

Fantastic good old-fashioned customer service from start to finish! My call to 1800 number was taken straight away by Hague, we briefly discussed the basis for my enquiry and then we scheduled in a time for him to visit my garage space. Hague had 3D design and comprehensive quote to me that same evening, along with supporting imagery of similar previously installed garage storage solutions for me to envisage. My garage storage solution was meticulously installed by Dean, loved how he put all our gear away onto new storage system. He even took away our unwanted old bench and removal boxes. Highly recommended!

obinna obiagwu

07:36 12 Aug 20

Very professional service across the board.I received a response via telephone from Hague within 3 hrs of leaving an online enquiry, we had a brief discussion regarding my storage issues and then we worked out a time for him to visit my home to provide quote. Was pleased with the storage solution Hague provided me with hence proceeding, my garage fit out was installed approx 2 weeks after initial quote and couldn’t be happier. Great system if you are a neat freak like me!

Neville Dickson

11:09 10 Aug 20

Installation was completed by Dean.An excellent communicator with a professional attitude.Highly recommended.

Helen Paterson

03:47 08 Jul 20

Great company to deal with beginning from the first call. Hague was at my home quickly and provided a price and design layout next day. Dean, the installer was very communicative with install time frames. The product itself is good quality and versatile as you can adjust and move shelving and hooks. No hesitation in recommending. Thumbs Up!

Simone Ryan

02:43 21 Feb 20

GarageSmart is truly amazing!! When you have kids, over the yearseverything gets piled into the garage and you can’t find anything. Dean is brilliant with helping you get organised and actually fits to your needs, not just to sell product. You don't realise how much space you can create once you get storage cabinets and shelving for the right things! Dean responds fast and is a great down to earth guy! Honest man! Would recommend anytime!

Jamie Murray

10:12 15 Feb 20

Fantastic product and service.Dean and the team were exceptional.They kept us informed during the whole installation process, were punctual and got the install completed in the specified time.Would recommend to everyone.

Chelsea

09:55 15 Feb 20

Garage Smart transformed our garage! We could hardly fit in one car and we can now fit both. Dean was absolutely fantastic with explaining our options and tailoring specifically to our needs. The quality is outstanding and we feel completely organised. We would highly recommended their services!

Ryan Richards

06:32 10 Dec 19

A grade service for storage for garage.Garage storage shelving that has given me more free time! Now i can find everything!!Garagesmart has provided me with garage storage shelving that is neat and tidy and space efficient. Its great to keep the bike storage and kids toys organised. I actually have more space than i ever did, and more cabinet and shelving than i ever did. Worth the money.Thank you garagesmart for an elite garage storage system. I dont know who created it, but its genius!

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