You should first decide where you want to install the storage shelves, as their location will play a great role in the future. Think about your needs and focus on what you will need the most in terms of storage. Will you be storing tools, car parts, paint, books or something else? The nature of what you need stored will dictate the type of shelving you will need, so make sure you take that into serious consideration.

• A good way of approaching things is to use prefabricated shelving as it is one of the easiest to work with. The are one of the more common solutions on the market in terms of storage shelving, which means you would easily have a chance to find them in your local home improvement store. In most cases these shelves could also have a door or a covering of sorts to make sure you keep the items on them away from easy access or falling. If you have pets or children that could get a hold of whatever you’re storing inside, then you will need such a type of storage solution, as it will keep their paws and hands away.

• Another solution can be found in the form of custom shelving. Custom shelving allows you to combine your own designs and a useful amount of shelving. This is a wonderful option to work with if you have style and function in mind, or you have a specific need that other solutions can’t deal with.

• On the other hand you can hire a professional to get the job done for you if you have to work with a large amount of shelving or you need something massive. This will be expensive, there is no doubt about that, but it will be worth every penny as they will take care of all your needs. You should still talk to them about the exact nature of what you have in mind before they begin helping you achieve it. This will take some time, but the overall results will be much more impressive and sturdy than anything you can do alone.