5 Top Rated Costco Storage Shelves To Keep Your Garage Organized

Do you have a forgotten room in your home? It probably doesn't have a single appliance or piece of furniture. It likely won't have a fancy chandelier hanging from the ceiling or a beautiful gallery wall. And it definitely won't be the family's favorite hangout spot. At the same time, it may be the largest room in the whole house. A standard two-car garage typically measures 24 by 24 feet, offering over 500 square feet of space. But for many of us, the garage is a cluttered catchall so packed that it can be hard to fit a car inside. If you're at a loss for what to do with the myriad of tools, sports equipment, or holiday decorations haphazardly stacked from floor to ceiling, here are five top-rated Costco storage shelves that can keep your garage organized.

To select Costco's best items for garage storage and organization, we read reviews for every garage shelving product for sale by the warehouse club. It turns out that most customers think Costco garage shelves are worth it, with every item receiving a four-star review or higher. So to narrow down our selections, we selected five outstanding shelving solutions from different brands. Each one, from a large industrial rack to a wall-mounted steel shelf, offers a unique solution for getting your garage in order.

Shelves are arguably the best way to organize your garage. A good old-fashioned game of "sort and toss" is a great place to start. After clearing out and making a list of the stuff you want to save, you'll probably need heavy-duty shelves for your bulkiest items. The Whalen Industrial Rack ($279.99 at Costco) holds up to 2,000 pounds over four adjustable shelves. The powder-coated racks are over six feet, but if you need to connect more than one it's an easy process. The shelves don't require any special tools to assemble, although a rubber mallet may make the process easier.

Over 1,500 customers left five-star reviews for these shelves, with hundreds calling them strong and sturdy. From storing heavy kettlebells and other fitness equipment to lumber for woodworking projects, reviewers were impressed by the overall quality and easy assembly. The delivery process also got many rave reviews. A few customers mentioned that the shelves were cheaper in-store than online, so if you're on a budget or craving one of their iconic hot dogs, make a trip to your local Costco.

A garage often functions as an owner's entrance, ideally opening directly into or near the kitchen to make lighter work of unloading heavy groceries. But if your pantry is overflowing, or you just can't fit another can into one of your cabinets, TRINITY's EcoStorage 5-tier Wire Shelving with Baskets & Dividers ($229.99 at Costco) may be able to help.

Using part of your garage for food storage is one of the many hacks that keep your kitchen organized and tidy. This shelving unit has customizable dividers that can be used to hold canned goods, cookbooks, cleaning products, or much heavier items. As a freestanding shelf on feet levelers, it can hold up to 1,600 pounds. The chrome shelving unit has lockable wheels that provide more flexibility, while reducing the weight capacity to a still strong 600 pounds. The shelf dividers aren't the only way you can customize this unit. Each shelf can be adjusted in one-inch increments thanks to a slip-sleeve locking system.

Over 95% of customers left five-star reviews for this product. The baskets are a big hit, with one user exclaiming, "I'm living my Master Chef fantasy." Frequently described as high-quality and easy to assemble, reviewers who use the caster wheels said they rolled smoothly.

A messy garage isn't just harder to get out of in an emergency. According to the U.S. Fire Administration, garages have more fire safety risks than other areas in our homes because they frequently store more flammable liquids, combustible chemicals, and gas appliances. Using shelves to keep ignitable items that can quickly catch on fire away from these garage dangers is one way you can keep your family safe.

A Veteran-owned company, SafeRacks offers a lifetime warranty on its shelves, like its 5 Tote Capacity Storage Bin Rack ($79.99 at Costco). Like others on our list, this industrial-strength, zinc-coated steel rack is easy to assemble. But this unit provides vertical storage for up to five, heavy-duty, 27-gallon plastic bins weighing up to 50 pounds each. It's a storage solution that may work especially well if you need to maximize a small garage.

Hundreds of Costco customers gave these shelves five-star reviews, saying they are perfect for storing everything from extra bedding to tools, and camping gear to eyesore items you may want to conceal. The bins are sold separately, and some customers had trouble finding the perfect size. Others were frustrated by a more complicated assembly process than other shelves on our list. Some reviewers said they experienced quality issues, and a few felt the design was flimsy. We recommend checking out this option in-store before making your purchase.

For functional, aesthetic, or safety reasons, there's no better time to organize your garage like a professional than now. SafeRacks is one of the top-selling garage shelving brands at Costco because the company offers shelves in various sizes and colors. The company's 24-inch by 48-inch Garage Shelving (starting at $159.99 at Costco) comes in white or gray hammertone colored powder-coating over steel construction. The shelves are riveted, making their individual heights easily adjustable. If you're worried about putting your SafeRacks shelves together, the company offers installation services for an additional fee.

Over 3,000 five-star reviews were given for the garage shelves, generally agreeing the products are well made and a good value. However, even happy customers said the assembly instructions were confusing, and hundreds of others experienced delivery issues. Many were frustrated with missing hardware issues that took weeks to resolve. These shelves are sturdy, but if you need a fast or simple solution, keep looking.

Keeping walkways through your garage clear is a simple garage cleaning tip you don't want to skip. But it can be a challenge when your garage is truly tiny. If you don't have floor space to spare, make the most of available overhead storage with products like the NewAge Pro Series Wall Mounted Steel Shelves ($219.99 at Costco). The shelves come in a two-pack. Each measuring two by four feet and adjustable to your stud spacing, you can stack them vertically or adjacent as one long shelf. Alternatively, install them over windows or close to your garage ceiling. Supported by cables and constructed from thick gauge steel, the shelves can support up to 600 pounds each.

Because these shelves must be installed rather than assembled, several reviews mentioned that the process was time-consuming. Overall, Costco customers loved the sturdiness and clean look of the shelves. One reviewer stated those two qualities allowed them to have a decorative shelf in an industrial office space.