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\u201cA man\u2019s home is his castle, but his garage is his sanctuary.\u201d – <\/strong><\/em>Unknown<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Virtually every garage is improved by the addition of a workbench. Even if you aren\u2019t a DIY project fanatic, it\u2019s helpful to have a strong surface for the various small projects every homeowner encounters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A work bench also adds useful storage space to the garage, serving as the hub of your garage organization plan. If you don\u2019t have room for a full built-in garage workshop, there are dozens of portable workbench and folding workbench designs to fit your space. Take a look at these and other options in our collection of great garage workbench ideas.<\/p>\n\n\n

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1. Embrace Sleek, Modern Workbench Designs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Today\u2019s modern work bench designs are not like your grandfather\u2019s. Sleek brushed metal wall units with a bench in the center can be custom built along your garage wall. Visit your local home improvement store and purchase modular cabinets, drawers, and worktops to design your own DIY workbench.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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While metal is perhaps the most modern garage workbench design material, wood can also be finished in a modern furniture style. Modern design embraces minimalism and simple lines, and most workbench plans fit this definition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Make a simple DIY workbench design appear more modern by painting it and any connecting cabinetry in one solid matte color. Black, charcoal, and navy blue are good dark modern hues and coordinate well with any kind of metal workbench frame and wood worktop. Paint pegboard the same color for more clean visual continuity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. Optimize Your Space for Power Tool Storage<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Power tool storage is another element to incorporate into your workbench plan. Designate specific shelves to hold your miter saw, circular saw, shop vacuum, and other large equipment. Even if you don\u2019t own any power tools yet, leave enough room in your garage storage system<\/a> to build a collection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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A table saw takes up a lot of room, so designate its own work surface to keep it from taking up too much of your primary work bench. A half-height shelf attached to the side of your garage workbench is also a good place for a large saw, especially if the top of the saw is level with your primary work surface.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Drills and other handheld power tools can be hung on pegboard over your garage workbench to free up other storage options. Drawer storage is great for small power tools, hand tools, screws, and the like. The ultimate garage workbench drawer is deep and wide, with a heavy duty plywood bottom.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3. Maximize Your Garage with Compact Workbench Solutions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you only have room for a small DIY workbench, don\u2019t despair\u2014you can do a lot with a simple workbench plan. Watch this video to see how you can use plywood and 2×4 lumber to create a small workshop bench in about one hour:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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