Garage Workshops That Work as Hard as You Do

For some, a garage is simply a storage space. For others, it's a spot to park the car. For DIYers, the garage is a place where everything gets done.

From potting plants to servicing lawn equipment to restoring furniture and much, much more, nearly any day-to-day project can be done in a garage. However, setting your garage up for DIY success is key to unlocking its full potential, so we've come up with 20 garage workshop ideas to get you started. Oh, and don't worry, these garages are as pretty as they are practical.

Two freestanding storage cabinets flank a garden workbench offering organization and space for an assortment of home and garden projects. Hooks on the wall for outdoor hats and tools help keep the top of the workbench free from clutter and maximize functional space.

At first glance, the two-tone walls in this fully-insulated garage steal the show. However, the real showstopper is the immaculately organized workbench tucked into the recessed wall. With plastic bins full of DIY supplies and a perfectly organized shelf system above, this garage is any hobbyist's dream.

Everyone has different needs. Some people can work in any space while others need a pretty, well-lit space to keep them going. This garage caters to the latter with an abundance of natural light bouncing off the white walls and an ornate chandelier that adds a touch of elegance and character to the minimalist workspace.

Cabinets are game-changers when positioned around a garage workbench. Having tools and supplies within reach maximizes efficiency and keeps you sane while dealing with weekend projects. Beautiful black cabinetry like this isn't a necessity in a garage, but it can make a world of difference in less finished spaces.

Sometimes a small workbench is all you need to make a charming gardening center. Using vertical wood paneling behind your work station anchors the area and boosts the overall character of the space. Simple metal hooks on the wall create an easy catch-all spot for work gloves, an apron and hats.

A garage can double as the perfect indoor/outdoor office. This adorable desk area sits perfectly nestled within the wall and makes for a tranquil workspace when the weather is nice and the door is up. When the cold and rain come, simply shut the door and get back to work.

Doing double duty as both a work station and comprehensive storage solution, this garage’s laminated composite wood storage system makes it easy to work on projects and keep garden supplies, sports equipment and more stored away and out of sight. However, the real treat in the space is the addition of a flat-screen TV and soundbar mounted above the countertop.

More often than not, the key to creating a functional garage is figuring out how to properly store the items that inevitably end up all over the place. When possible, look to the ceiling and walls for storage and leave the space below free for a chic work area like this one.

When you have this much storage in your garage and a workbench this long, there really is no limit to the possibilities. Fifteen stacked drawers, an entire wall of cabinets plus a floor-to-ceiling cabinet at the end is enough storage space for every tool you could possibly need with tons of room to spare.

Your workspace should be as big as your personality. If you like bold colors, don’t settle for something drab. This space combines bold blue cabinets, a yellow worktop and a brightly colored checkerboard floor to make a race-inspired garage space that gets our wheels spinning.

Surfboards, snowboards and a motorcycle — complete with its toy counterpart — suggest this garage space is centered around keeping the good times rolling. The workbench strategically situated beneath a natural light source packs a powerful storage punch with ample cabinet space and stacked drawers.

The garage in the HGTV Dream Home 2017 is all business. The sleek gray cabinetry and hook system on the wall make storage easy and functional while keeping the space looking clean and organized. To keep the environment from feeling too sterile, a pop of color is added on the walls using a bold, blue paint.

If your workspace is short on charm, just ask this simple question: “What would grandpa do?" Your grandpa didn’t need fancy slat walls or even pegboards. He just mounted an old medicine cabinet above his workbench and attached pipes to the wall with s-hooks to hang tools from.

If you have a large garage, there really is no need to keep your workbench with all your tools out in the open. Instead, how about a separate room dedicated to your workbench. This will keep all your tools in one place and your garage free of clutter. The real genius here is the windows that keep the small workspace from feeling closed in.

To maximize the functionality of a size-challenged garage, opt for modular cabinets and wall storage. With these, you can create the perfect workspace complete with a nook for every tool without wasting an inch of space or encroaching on your garage’s floorspace.

Do you know what really helps keep your workbench free of clutter? A massive slatwall that can store anything from tools and supplies to bicycles and snowboards. Ten years later, the garage workspace in the HGTV Dream Home 2010 is still what dreams are made of.

If this garage’s workbench and tool storage weren’t already impressive enough, the black-and-white checkered floor ought to do it for you. If you still aren’t impressed, maybe you’re overlooking the high-top diner-style table and stools opposite the flame-covered door.

A highly functional garage workspace can easily be achieved even on a tight budget. The owner of this space utilized old dressers and tabletops to create a large workbench that is both full of functionality and easy on the eyes.

Anything you can do to keep your garage tidy and your workspace clear is worth the investment. This garage uses multiple different storage devices including a slat wall full of a variety of storage accessories, dual storage cabinets and storage space within the workbench itself.