Garage storage is one of the most underutilized categories designers have access to — and one of the most timely.
January and February bring a predictable shift in customer mindset. Holiday décor comes down. Gifts need a home. Clutter becomes impossible to ignore. And suddenly, the garage turns into a problem that needs solving.
That’s where Home Decorators Collection garage storage becomes a powerful addition to your offering.
Not as shelving. Not as a temporary fix. But as premium, built-in cabinetry that makes the garage feel intentional, finished, and functional.
Why the Garage Is a Natural Next Space for Cabinetry
Today’s homeowners aren’t just organizing — they’re upgrading.
Garages are increasingly used as:
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Everyday storage zones
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Home gyms or hobby spaces
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Transition areas between indoors and outdoors
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Utility spaces that need to look clean and controlled
Built-in, semi-custom cabinetry brings the same design thinking you already apply in kitchens and laundry rooms into a space customers often overlook — until clutter forces the conversation.
For designers, this opens the door to:
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Larger project scopes
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Add-on sales without a full remodel
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More reasons to re-engage past customers in the new year
Premium, Built-In, and Designed to Belong
With semi-custom options and flexible cabinet configurations, designers use Home Decorators Collection cabinets to create layouts that:
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Maximize wall space
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Create visual order
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Make the garage feel cohesive with the rest of the home
Why RTF Cabinetry Makes Sense in the Garage
Rigid Thermofoil (RTF) cabinetry is especially well suited for garage applications — and designers don’t always realize how strong that advantage is.
Darker RTF finishes like:
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Onyx
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Gray
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Blue
are practical and forgiving in real-world use. They:
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Hide bumps, scuffs, and day-to-day wear
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Are easy to clean and maintain
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Hold up beautifully in active, high-use spaces
That makes them an easy recommendation for customers who want their garage to stay looking good without constant upkeep — especially in households where the garage gets used hard.
More Than a Garage: Expanding Where Cabinetry Can Go
Once designers start thinking beyond kitchens, new opportunities appear quickly.
The same cabinetry solutions translate seamlessly into:
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Laundry rooms
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Mudrooms
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Utility spaces
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Storage-heavy secondary areas
Garage storage often becomes the gateway — the first step in showing customers how built-in cabinetry can bring order and value to spaces they hadn’t considered upgrading before.
The Takeaway for Designers
Garage storage isn’t about learning a new category, it’s about seeing a familiar product in a new way.
Especially in the early months of the year, built-in garage cabinetry gives designers:
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A timely, relevant solution for customers
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A premium alternative to temporary storage
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A natural way to expand project scope and sales
Sometimes, growth doesn’t come from something new —
it comes from recognizing a new opportunity in what you already offer.
