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If your storage areas have become catch-alls for clutter, it is time go Marie Kondo on your space and get organized.
The best way to declutter is to make sure that everything has a place. This usually means reducing your stored items or adding extra storage space. Open shelving units are perfect for creating vertical storage space while keeping your things organized and accessible.
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Create extra storage space in your garage, basement and attic with one of these spacious shelving units available on Amazon. The featured shelving units are durable, adjustable, and highly-rated based on customer reviews.
Super Storage
AmazonBasics 5-Shelf Shelving Storage Unit
This heavy-duty, steel AmazonBasics shelving unit is designed to carry some weight. It boasts a max load of 1,750 pounds, or up to 350 pounds evenly distributed between all five shelves. The steel shelves measure 36 inches long by 14 inches wide and are designed with adjustable plastic sleeves that can be easily repositioned in one-inch increments. The unit comes equipped with adjustable feet to ensure it sits level. This product can be purchased with or without casters for the same price.
Promising Review: Sturdy metal wire shelves are awesome. They are easy to keep clean, hold plenty of weight, have adjustable shelf levels and are easily leveled. There is also an included wall anchor (recommended) to improve stability. – B. Delisduka
$67.21 at Amazon.com
Strong and Stout
AmazonBasics 3-Shelf Shelving Storage Unit
This AmazonBasics shelving unit shares all the features of the 5-shelf unit above, except its size. This 3-shelf unit is more compact than its big brother, ideal for smaller spaces. The unit is 30 inches high with shelves that measure 23.2 inches long by 13.4 inches wide. This model can hold a maximum load of 750 pounds, or up to 250 pounds evenly distributed between each shelf. Like the five-shelf version, the shelves and leveling feet are adjustable, and you can purchase the unit with or without casters.
Promising Review: I purchased several of these for work and loved them so much I ended up ordering more for my house. They are very easy to install, durable and the price is great! If you are looking for a good set of storage shelves for your pantry, office, garage etc. I would recommend purchasing these. – Stephen
$38.02 at Amazon.com
Standing Strong
AmazonBasics 4-Shelf Shelving Storage Unit
For those torn between the large and small versions of the sturdy AmazonBasics shelving line, AmazonBasics also manufactures a 4-shelf version. Designed with the same materials and features as its taller and shorter counterparts, this middle-sized model is 54 inches high with shelves that measure 36 inches long by 14 inches wide. It has a maximum weight load of 1,400 pounds, or 350 pounds evenly distributed between each shelf. It offers the same customizable height adjustment capability as the other models and is available in both black or chrome.
Promising Review: I wanted to get my storage bins off the floor and this was a perfect fit. Easy to put together and looks good and is very solid. – Rob B.
$64.91 at Amazon.com
Handles a Heavy Load
Seville Classics UltraDurable Commercial-Grade 5-Tier NSF-Certified Steel Wire Shelving
The commercial-grade Seville Classics shelving unit offers two tons of storage capacity, maxing out at 800 pounds of weight per shelf “in systems assembled with leveling feet,” per the vendor. The five solid steel shelves can be adjusted in 1-inch increments, and optional rolling caster wheels are provided for mobility. The unit is 72 inches high with shelves measuring 48 inches long by 24 inches wide. It is offered in chrome, black, or plated steel. Larger and smaller options are also available.
Promising Review: I have several of these in my garage organizing extra food and provisions along with regularly used sporting equipment. The bottom shelf is holding 5 five-gallon water jugs and having very little flex. The wheels are durable and locking. The adjustability of the shelf heights makes these well worth the money. – AZRC51
$233 at Amazon.com
Choose Your Adventure
Honey-Can-Do SHF-01442 Storage Shelving
The customizable 5-tier Honey-Can-Do shelving unit can be purchased in three different models with increasingly higher weight capacities (200 pound, 350 pound, and 800 pounds). The unit price increases directly with the weight capacity. The shelving measures 36 inches long by 16 inches wide. All Honey-Can-Do units are constructed with heavy-duty steel and available in white, black, and chrome. No tools are required for assembly.
Promising Review: Not only built well, it’s good looking and stands nice and strong. What I am trying to say I would tell everyone to go ahead and buy one! Went together easy (I am 81) and it only took me about 10 mins. Great buy. – Patt Geyler
$81.86 at Amazon.com
Show of Strength
Muscle Rack UR184872-R 5-Shelf Steel Shelving Unit
The robust Muscle Rack shelving unit lives up to its tough name, with the capability of holding a maximum weight of 4,000 pounds, or 800 pounds per shelf. The shelves are adjustable in 1.5-inch increments by simply locking them into post slots. You can also add or remove shelves and configure the unit vertically or horizontally. Standing vertically, the unit towers at 72 inches high with shelves that measure 48 inches long by 18 inches wide. It is also engineered with a Z-beam for added support.
Promising Review: I have 6 of these in my garage for storage. LOVE THEM…they have changed my life. No more clutter, boxes, bags…all is easily visible and accessible. – L. Diaz
$250 at Amazon.com
Well-Rounded Rack
BestOffice 4-Shelf Storage Shelves
BestOffice steel wire shelves are engineered to hold up to 250 pounds per shelf with a maximum unit weight capacity of 500 pounds. BestOffice shelves are designed with adjustable leveling feet to ensure stability of the unit. The assembled unit is 54 inches high with four-shelves measuring 36 inches long by 14 inches wide. It is available in chrome or black. According to the manufacturer, the unit can be assembled in less than 15 minutes.
Promising Review: This rack is so useful. We’re using for clothes right now, but I know it’ll be used for a long time in garage, yard sale, really any capacity. It’s versatile because the shelves adjust just where you need them. It’s sturdy too. – scotty2hotty
$36.88 at Amazon.com
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