Garage ideas and storage
Your garage can do far more than store the car. Here is how to bring order to it, with shelving and boxes from Malta and Gozo's own Maltashopper, ready to organise tools, sports gear and everything in between.
Good organising starts with good design
A garage works best when every item has its place, and that starts with containers built to last. SAMLA boxes and lidded boxes stack neatly and keep contents visible, while PAPPIS boxes with lids handle anything from off-season clothes to spare parts.
For open storage, IVAR shelving units bring a sturdy two-section frame that adapts as your needs change. Together these pieces form a simple, flexible base for the rest of your garage.
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SAMLA
box, transparent, 56x39x28 cm/45 l
€8.99 -
SAMLA
box, transparent, 78x56x18 cm/55 l
€11.99 -
SAMLA
box, transparent, 56x39x42 cm/65 l
€14.99 -
SAMLA
box, transparent, 39x28x28 cm/22 l
€5.99 -
PAPPIS
box with lid, brown, 25x34x26 cm
€2.99 -
IVAR
3 sections/shelves, pine, 259x50x226 cm
€396.99 -
SAMLA
box with lid, transparent, 79x57x18 cm/55 l
€18.99 -
SAMLA
box with lid, transparent, 57x39x28 cm/45 l
€12.99
More order in the garage, more space for you
Once the basics are sorted, it is worth thinking about what makes daily use easier. A BROR shelving unit with drawers and shelves keeps small parts within reach, while HULTARP rails let you hang tools where you can see them. KUNGSFORS net bags are handy for lightweight items you want off the floor.
For general storage, choose between HARVMATTA and SOCKERBIT boxes, or a sturdy KNAGGLIG box for heavier tools and equipment. Mixing these options lets you tailor each shelf or wall to what it actually needs to hold.
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HARVMATTA
box with lid, anthracite, 24x35x6 cm
€20.99 -
KNAGGLIG
box, pine, 46x31x25 cm
€18.99 -
HULTARP
rail, black, 80 cm
€12.99 -
BROR
shelving unit with drawers/shelves, black, 85x40x...
€253.99 -
KUNGSFORS
net bag, set of 2, natural
€9.99 -
SOCKERBIT
box, white, 19x26x15 cm
€3.99 -
BRANÄS
basket, rattan, 32x34x32 cm
€20.99 -
LABBSAL
basket, handmade water hyacinth, 32x34x32 cm
€26.99
Six ideas for making the most of your garage
A garage has real potential as extra storage for the home. Whether you are putting away sports equipment or gardening tools, there is a practical way to free up space elsewhere in the house.
IVAR shelves and side units give you a flexible starting point, while SAMLA and SOCKERBIT boxes with lids keep smaller items sorted. A DIMPA storage bag or DUNDERGUBBE moving box is useful when you are clearing things out, and a PÄRKLA storage case keeps awkward bits tidy. For plants that overwinter in the garage, a NYPON pot keeps things simple.
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KNODD
bin with lid, grey, 40 l
€32.99 -
BAGGMUCK
shoe mat, in/outdoor/grey, 71x35 cm
€4.99 -
NYPON
plant pot, in/outdoor grey, 24 cm
€16.99 -
SNICKRA
8-piece storage board set, grey-green, 38x38 cm
€13.99 -
SOCKERBIT
box with lid, white, 38x25x15 cm
€6.99 -
SAMLA
box, transparent, 56x39x28 cm/45 l
€8.99 -
SAMLA
box, transparent, 39x28x14 cm/11 l
€4.99 -
PÄRKLA
storage case, 55x49x19 cm
€2.99
Organising a cluttered garage, step by step
Everything is in place for a proper clear-out and reorganisation of your garage. Beyond tidying, the aim is a space that stays in order and still adapts easily to your hobbies and projects.
A SKÅDIS pegboard with clips puts tools on the wall instead of underfoot, and a BROR cabinet with doors hides away anything you would rather not see. Add a PERJOHAN bench with storage for a place to sit while you work, and a TERTIAL work lamp so you can see what you are doing. An IVAR storage box on wheels makes it easy to roll supplies wherever you need them.
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BROR
cabinet with doors, black, 85x40x191 cm
€323.99 -
SKÅDIS
pegboard, black, 76x56 cm
€23.99 -
TERTIAL
work lamp, dark grey, 17 cm
€18.99 -
SKÅDIS
clip, black, 2x8 cm, 2 pack
€4.99 -
PERJOHAN
bench with storage, pine, 100 cm
€77.99 -
FÖRNUFTIG
air purifier, black, 31x45 cm
€83.99 -
SKÅDIS
hook, black, 5 pack
€2.99 -
VATTENTRÅG
box with lid, 32x23x10 cm
€0.99
Choosing the right box for the job
Different items call for different boxes, and the garage is where this matters most. SAMLA boxes and lidded boxes suit anything that needs to be weatherproof and stackable, while SOCKERBIT and KNAGGLIG boxes are better suited to smaller tools and everyday items you reach for often.
For sorting recycling or mixed materials, a SORTERA bin with lid keeps categories separate, and a DUNDERGUBBE moving box is ready whenever you need to transport things in bulk. Picking the right box from the start saves time later.
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KNAGGLIG
box, pine, 46x31x25 cm
€18.99 -
KNAGGLIG
box, pine, 23x31x15 cm
€11.99 -
DUNDERGUBBE
moving box, brown, 50x31x40 cm
€3.99 -
SAMLA
box with lid, transparent, 39x28x28 cm/22 l
€7.99 -
SAMLA
box with lid, transparent, 39x28x14 cm/11 l
€7.98 -
KLÄMTARE
box with lid, in/outdoor, dark grey, 58x45x30 cm
€25.99 -
SOCKERBIT
box with lid, white, 38x25x15 cm
€6.99 -
SORTERA
sorting bin with lid, beige, 37 l
€18.99
Shelving systems to suit every garage
Whatever the size of your garage, there is a shelving system to match it. HEJNE sections offer a straightforward build with room to grow, while IVAR shelving units bring their familiar adjustable design to even the most cramped corners. For a lighter touch, a HYLLIS shelving unit works well for seasonal items, and a JOSTEIN shelving unit suits areas that need a quick, practical fix.
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HEJNE
4 sections/shelves, pine, 307x50x171 cm
€216.99 -
ALBERT
shelving unit, pine, 64x28x159 cm
€32.99 -
HYLLIS
shelving unit, in/outdoor, 60x27x140 cm
€27.99 -
HYLLIS
shelving unit, in/outdoor, 60x27x74 cm
€21.99 -
HEJNE
1 section, pine, 78x50x171 cm
€63.99 -
HEJNE
2 sections, with end protectors/pine, 154x50x172 cm
€141.99 -
HEJNE
end protector, grey, 2 pack
€2.99 -
HEJNE
3 sections/shelves, pine, 230x50x171 cm
€224.99
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