Our basement family room was long with shelves in one end. The pool table was not getting used except as a junk collection point. I got rid of the table and built a narrow storage room across the end of the family room. I have a bins for all the gear including a place to hang sleeping bags. I also put hooks in the ceiling to hang wet tents etc. so they can dry thoroughly. When it's time for a trip, I just select the best piece of equipment for the occasion. Its all right there, sorted and ready to go.