September 20, 2019
If you lead a very active lifestyle, chances are you have a lot of sporting goods. Sporting goods are one of the most difficult things to store out of the way in an organized manner. Balls roll, poles and bats fall to the side, and protection gear does not fit well on a standard closet shelf. The end result is that if you have traditionally built closets, all of your sporting goods end up in the bottom of a closet completely disorganized. If you want to avoid those closets that have things spilling out of them, you will need some custom storage solutions.
At Total Design Source, we have partnered with custom home builders, remodelers, and homeowners across Tampa Bay since 2001. Our design studio consulting experience has taught us that effective storage solutions for sporting goods require specialized design. Whether you are a weekend warrior or a dedicated athlete, we can help you create storage solutions that keep your gear organized and accessible.
Whether you are storing basketballs, baseballs, softballs, soccer balls, footballs, tennis balls, or golf balls, you need reliable storage that will not have them rolling all over the place. The best ball storage solution is a large pull-out drawer in the bottom of a closet. With a large enough drawer, you can store a number of balls of varying shapes and sizes in a way that will be easy to find without them rolling when you get into the closet for something else.
| Ball Type | Recommended Storage |
|---|---|
| Basketballs, soccer balls | Large pull-out drawers |
| Baseballs, softballs | Divided bins or baskets |
| Tennis balls | Mesh bags or small bins |
| Golf balls | Divided trays or drawers |
| Football | Open shelving with ball holders |
Total Design Source specializes in custom built-in closets with specialized pull-out drawers and dividers. Our guided selections process helps you choose the right configuration for your sporting goods.
Do you enjoy skiing and have your own skis and ski poles? Are you a ball player with a variety of baseball or softball bats? Do you play hockey? All of these sports have equipment that is long and difficult to store. With custom storage solutions, you can have an area of the closet set aside for these items with grooves to hold them in place.
| Equipment | Recommended Storage |
|---|---|
| Skis and poles | Vertical racks with grooves |
| Baseball bats | Horizontal racks with dividers |
| Hockey sticks | Tall vertical holders |
| Fishing rods | Wall-mounted horizontal racks |
| Golf clubs | Custom cabinets with slots |
Baseball gloves and other sporting equipment can be kept on shelves, as they do not roll or fall down when unattended. However, you want to make sure that your shelves are wide enough to have space for all of your sporting goods. The shelves traditionally in the top of closets are usually not wide enough to store most sporting gear, especially protective gear.
| Equipment | Recommended Storage |
|---|---|
| Baseball gloves | Wide shelves or hooks |
| Protective gear | Wide shelving or bins |
| Helmets | Top shelves or wall hooks |
| Tennis rackets | Wall-mounted rack |
| Backpacks and bags | Hooks or cubbies |
| Water bottles | Small shelves or bins |
If you lead an active lifestyle and need more reliable and organized storage solutions for your sporting goods, contact us today for more information about our custom closet solutions.
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