Creative Garage Decor Ideas For a Functional and Good-Looking Space

The garage is one of the most practical spaces in the house. It often gets a lot of use but little decorating. But it doesn’t have to be that way! To inspire you to look at your garage with new eyes, here are some great garage decor ideas!

Plan Your Garage Makeover – What Will the Garage Be Used For?

Everything always starts with a good plan. What are your intentions for this garage makeover? A garage can be a very versatile space and it can be used for many different activities. Make sure you know what your needs are!

Here are some ideas of what garages can be used for:

• Storage. Many people use garages to store off-season items like skiing equipment and Christmas decorations. It can also be used for storing sentimental items and more oversized items you don’t want in the house, such as a baby stroller.
  
• Workshop. A garage is often the place where things get fixed. And for that, you will need a dedicated space with all the tools and a surface to work on.
  
• Gym. Some garages turn into home gyms to get that sweat on whenever you need to!
  
• Office. With many people working from home full-time or half-time, an office space in the house is very valued.
  
• Guest bedroom. When you need extra space for your family and friends who visit often, the garage can turn into an amazing guest bedroom.
  
• Laundry room. Laundry can get noisy and take up a lot of space in the house. If you don’t have a dedicated laundry room upstairs, an area in the garage for laundry is a terrific idea!
  
• Gardening central. If your property lacks a shed, the garage can become a place for all your gardening tools and activities.
  
• Car parking. And, of course, a garage can be used for its intentional purpose – storing your car.
  

A garage can also house a few of these areas; it doesn’t just have to be one. For example, you can easily create spaces in one garage for storage, car parking, and a workshop. Or the garage can be a guest bedroom and an office.

Declutter and Clean

If you are working with a garage that has been lived in, chances are – it’s a mess. A garage is a place that tends to get chaotic very quickly if it doesn’t have any organizing system or other rules. It just becomes a place where miscellaneous items end up.

So, the first step is to clean and declutter the garage.

Follow these tips to have a successful garage declutter!

• Park your car outside for a few nights. If you use the garage for car parking and storage, to free up space and have a surface to work on, park your car outside while you do the declutter.
  
• Clean the floor if it’s dirty. You will be putting boxes and other items on the floor. You want it to be clean!
  
• Take everything out of the shelves. To start the decluttering process, take items one by one out of their current places.
  
• Sort everything into categories. Choose categories that work for your items, but always have piles for donate, garage sale, and throw away.
  
• Put items in boxes with labels. Put smaller items in boxes and organize them neatly back on the shelves. If you are doing a total reorganization of the garage, label the boxes and move them somewhere else for the renovation process.
  

A deep clean is always a good bonus!

Use this moment to clean the garage neatly. Once the items are out, you can access nooks and crannies you couldn’t before. Clean the floors, walls, and ceiling. You will be happy with the result!

How to Marry Organization with Decorating?

A decorated garage is one that has fantastic organization.

A classic garage is one of the most practical spaces in the house. Even though you can add some decorative elements here and there, the emphasis is on having a well-organized space. Organization will keep the place tidy which will help to keep the place clean.
That said, organization can also be decorative. Keep reading to learn more about garage decor ideas!

Choose cute storage solutions

The clear storage boxes are an obvious choice for the garage. But if you want to add a little bit more decoration to it, choose cute boxes or baskets! For example, they can be woven, colorful, or wood. If possible, have the same style for all the boxes in different sizes. Or you can mix and match similar materials, for example, wood boxes with woven baskets.

Walls are Your Canvas

One thing you can get crazy on when organzing and decorating garage, is the walls. Yes, you will want to hang things on the walls from shelves to handy hooks for bicycles, strollers, skis and so on. But! You can have the walls painted in any pattern or color you like! Bright colors will definitely revive a garage and add a fun and decorative twist.

If you want to go even more into decorating the walls, choose to use wallpaper for some specific areas. An excellent place for some garage wallpaper is:

• behind the free-standing or floating shelves;
  
• to define a laundry room area;
  
• In the garage gym spot;
  
• On the wall that doesn’t have any hooks for dirty items (like bikes).
  

Just make sure you use the peel and stick wallpaper since it is made from more durable materials that are more suited for a high demand place like garage.

Not sure where to start with the garage wallpaper? No worries, we got you covered! Here are some inspiration for interesting wallpaper choices for the garage.

Behind the shelves – garage wallpaper ideas

• Framed Shapes Wallpaper – It is bright, it is colorful and it’s structured. Perfect fit for a garage wallpaper!
  
• Sailor Rope Wallpaper – Ropes are one of the items that you can find in the garage, so this pattern perfectly aligns with the space’s intention.
  

Defining laundry room – garage wallpaper ideas

• Modern Zigzag Wallpaper – This minty white wallpaper will add a simple, clean feel to the laundry room area.
  
• Curved Lines Wallpaper in Pastel Blue – The white and light blue combo makes a perfect fit for decorating the laundry room zone.
  
• Symmetric Dots Wallpaper – To add a little bit of color and playfulness in the garage, choose this beige wallpaper with earth-toned colorful dots!
  

Garage gym – garage wallpaper ideas

• Bohemian Blossom Wallpaper in Teal – Add some inspiration for your workouts with this colorful and bold boho wallpaper!
  
• Retro Lines Wallpaper in Orange – The red-orange color is perfect for stimulating more strength and endurance during a tough workout.
  

Free wall in the garage – garage wallpaper ideas

• Color Pencils Wallpaper – The subtle rainbow pattern of this wallpaper is a great addition to a garage interior.
  
• Birch Leafage Wallpaper – The garage is the area between the inside and outside. Add a few outside elements to make the transfer more fluent!
  

What to Do with the Ceiling?

Ceiling is another surface in the garage that holds a lot of potential. You can experiment with painting the ceiling in an extraordinary color from dark grey to bright green. If you are feeling extra creative, you can even wallpaper the ceiling. And in the end, you can use ceiling for storage options with liftable shelves or other similar mechanisms.

Have Fun with the Floor

We often pay little to no attention to the garage floor. However! You can change so much about how the garage feels by taking the plunge and getting new flooring. To elevate the garage look choose colorful flooring with an interesting twist – whether it’s a pattern or your family’s logo. And of course, a simple solid color can also do the trick.

What floors are suitable for garage?

• Epoxy Coatings. Epoxy is very durable, as well as has chemical and stain resistance. This type of floor holds up well in varying temperatures and humidity levels. And you can get epoxy flooring in different colors, patterns and even finishes.
  
• Polyaspartic Coatings. The new kid on the block. It is ideal for extreme weather, and has UV resistance as well as excellent protection against cracks. It also offers a variety of personalization options.
  
• Garage Floor Tiles. Perfect for a creative garage. They are easy to clean, withstand well moisture and temperature fluctuations as well as are strong and impact-resistant. 
  
• Sealed Concrete. Has a great minimalist look and is one of the most cost-effective option. Handles fluctuating weather well when sealed properly. It is possible to paint and polish sealed concrete for a more elevated look.
  
• Rubber Flooring. Great for sound absorption and has no-slip properties. It can also work as insulation and often is made from recycled materials. Rubber floors also come in a range of colors and textures.
  

Decorate Your Garage with Light

Lighting is a perfect combination of practical and decorative. From fairy lights to chandeliers, choose the lighting options that work with your space!

String lights

In a garage you can take full advantage of string lights. Hang them on walls and from the ceiling. Wrap them around shelves and hooks. They will give your garage a magical feel and will make it feel much cozier.

LED strips

LED strips are one of the best ways how to elevate your garage look. Place them strategically under steps or shelving units. When the LED strip is half covered, it gives a very sophisticated, ambient look.

Track Lighting

A track light can be used to highlight a fun feature in the garage – the working table or your skateboard collection. Use it to bring attention to the most decorative or important area of the garage!

Neon signs

Neon signs are fun, colorful and creative. Make your own and hang it proudly on the wall.

Pendant lights

For a cozy effect, add pendant lights here and there. They can hang over the chill zone with the couch or over the workstation. For a luxurious and unexpected twist, you can even install a fun chandelier as a pendant light.

Garage decor ideas to express your personality

Here’s a list of versatile garage decoration ideas that you can use to add a touch of your personal flaire to the garage:

• Vintage license lates;
  
• Your favorite sports team’s banners and jerseys;
  
• Highway signs (perfect if you have been there!);
  
• Car posters and photos;
  
• Tools as wallart;
  
• Sports equipment as wall hangings;
  
• Posters from pop-culture (your favorite movies, TV shows, etc);
  
• Furniture as decor (hang a chair or have an oldschool locker).

Add pictures and other memorabilia items on the walls

And last but not least, use the garage walls for hanging sentimental items. You can make a gallery wall with your family photos or hang a framed photo here and there. You can hang items that means a lot to you – your first bicycle or your boy’s first bird house. Garage is also perfect for hanging some of the items you have picked up in your travels – from an African Shaman mask to Nepal flag.

It's time to bring your garage to life!

Organize and decorate the garage to seamlessly blend practicality with coziness. Paint the walls or wallpaper them, choose wooden boxes instead of clear plastic, hang a quirky light or have fun with LED strips. And for the cherry on the top – display personal items on the wall that are too large to fit elsewhere in your home.

We hope that you found some exciting garage decor ideas in this article and that you are now ready to tackle your garage space and make it your own!