Home Depot vs. IKEA vs. Costco Garage Storage: What to Buy Where
A vendor-neutral comparison of garage storage from Home Depot, IKEA and Costco: heavy-duty shelving, overhead racks, wall systems, cabinets, bins and workbenches with prices observed October 2026.
The one-line verdicts
- Costco: the best value in heavy-duty shelving and bins if you are a member; limited selection, warehouse stock changes.
- Home Depot: the deepest garage selection (Husky, Gladiator, Rubbermaid FastTrack, Proslat), store pickup everywhere in the East Bay, easy returns.
- IKEA: the cleanest-looking light-to-medium storage (BROR, SKÅDIS) and the best workbench value; delivery from Emeryville, assembly required.
Heavy-duty shelving
| Product | Store | Price seen | Capacity | Who it is for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whalen 5-shelf Z-Beam 48×24×72 | Costco | $69.97 | 650 lb/shelf | Best value for bins |
| Husky 5-shelf 48×24×78 | Home Depot | $169 | 1,000 lb/shelf | The standard Signature unit |
| Gorilla Rack 5-tier 72×24×84 | Costco.com | $249.99 | 2,000 lb/shelf | Wide bays, tall garages |
| Husky welded 90×24×90 | Home Depot | $298.80 | 1,500 lb/unit | Big, no-wobble, installer delivery |
| IKEA BROR shelf 33×21 (component) | IKEA | $25/shelf | 287 lb/shelf | Light zones, clean look |
Overhead racks
| Product | Store | Price seen | Capacity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Husky adjustable overhead rack | Home Depot | $169 | 600 lb |
| FLEXIMOUNTS 4×8 with hooks | Target / Amazon | $189.99 | 750 lb |
| SafeRacks Super Duty 4×8 (2-pack) | Costco.com | $279.99 | 800 lb each |
All three need lag bolts into joists; we specify installer labor for overhead racks in every package.
Wall systems
| Product | Store | Price seen | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gladiator GearTrack 48 in (2-pack) | Home Depot | $25.49 | 75 lb per linear ft; cheapest serious wall system |
| Rubbermaid FastTrack 15-piece kit | Home Depot | $136.99 | Hooks included; good starter |
| Proslat PVC slatwall 8×4 | Home Depot | $199.99 | 75 lb per sq ft; full-wall look |
| IKEA SKÅDIS pegboard 30×22 | IKEA | $29.99 | Light tools and gardening |
Cabinets and benches
| Product | Store | Price seen | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Husky 3-piece welded steel set | Home Depot | $699.99 | Entry cabinet wall |
| Gladiator GearBox 48 in | Home Depot | $549.99 | 450 lb cabinet |
| NewAge Bold 6-piece set | Costco / Sam’s / NewAge | $2,799 | Delivery included at Costco; Complete-package favorite |
| Husky adjustable workbench 46 in | Home Depot | $149–$249 | Solid wood top |
| IKEA BROR workbench | IKEA | $249 | Pine plywood top, cleanest look |
Bins
Costco GreenMade 27 gal ($7.99) and Home Depot HDX 27 gal ($9.98) are interchangeable; buy whichever is closer and buy them all at once so they match. IKEA SAMLA 34 gal ($29.99 plus lid) when you need to see inside.
How we use this in your plan
Prices above were observed on retailer sites on October 13, 2026 and change often. Your Studio plan lists the current price we saw for each item, the store, and whether it ships or needs pickup — and you buy directly from the retailer. We are not paid by any of them.