This project was for a family in Anne Arundel County with three young children, all under the age of six. Like most families with little kids, they had a garage that was the landing zone for bikes, ride-on toys, sports gear, strollers, and all the outdoor equipment that comes with keeping three small humans entertained. Add in holiday décor, household extras, and everyday shoes and bags, and the space was working against them instead of for them.
The Approach
Our team designed a zone-based system built around how our client’s family actually uses their garage every day. The layout plan divided the space into clear sections: a kids’ sports and outdoor gear zone along one wall with low, open shelving and a dedicated sports rack so the children can grab (and return) their own equipment. Shoe shelving near the entry keeps footwear contained and off the floor. Higher shelves hold folding chairs, seasonal items, and personal storage like bags — accessible for the adults but out of the way of daily kid traffic.
The entire project used a clean white color palette with clear bins and white shelving, which makes the space feel open and bright, even with a family’s worth of belongings inside. But the system isn’t just pretty — it’s designed so three kids under six can maintain it independently.
What Made This Project Unique
A couple of details that set this one apart: the team built in storage for a 12-foot Halloween skeleton (yes, one of those). If you’ve ever tried to store a giant skeleton without a plan, you know it ends up crammed behind the holiday bins or leaning ominously in a corner all year. This family wanted it stored properly so it’s easy to set up in October and easy to put away in November. We built a designated spot for it.
The team also created a gifting and wrapping station inside the garage — a dedicated area for wrapping paper, gift bags, ribbon, and tape so everything is in one place when a birthday party or holiday rolls around. For a family with three little kids who are attending birthday parties practically every weekend, this was a game-changer.
