That is probably not a commonly asked question. but what is the answer? A phased parent with teenage children would probably say “when the kids leave home”. Thinking purely in terms of practical shelving to solve a storage problem, though, should come up with a less cynical answer and one of practical value.

Of course, there are no perfect shelving solutions for every home. Every home is different, with individual storage needs. Many of the solutions will be undramatic, and visitors may hardly notice.

For a major impact, though, on millions of homes, overhead garage storage systems probably come out on top. These modern ceiling rack systems can really bite hard into your storage problems at home.