Idea File: An Organized (and Stylish) Garage

Last week, we gave you a few ideas for late-winter maintenance including everyone's favorite task: garage cleaning!

But no matter how much you dread (or look forward to) garage cleaning and re-organization, leave it to Chicago-based blogger Nicole of Making It Lovely to transform a functional, utilitarian space into a chic retreat befitting your home improvement and gardening projects.

   

Her tips include using ample, brightly colored shelving and storage bins to corral tools and other supplies. Nicole also channels Julia Child with a suggestion to use painted pegboards from which to hang paintbrushes, gardening tools and other implements. Happy organizing!

Photo courtesy of Making It Lovely via Centsational Girl