yes-put storage above-----I HAVE A 12 BY 28 FOOT ROOM ABOVE MY GARAGE/ WITH A STAIRWAY OUTSIDE TO ACCESS IT --THE EXTRA STORAGE IS NICE
JUST MAKE SURE YOU HAVE STRONG ENOUGH FLOOR JOIST UP THERE TO HOLD MORE WEIGHT[I HAVE 2 BY 12 RAFTERS ON THE BOTTOM RUNS]
ALSO USE 2 X6 WALL STUDS AND INSULATE EVERYTHING VERY WELL[IT KEEP IT COOLER IN THE SUMMER AND WARMER IN THE WINTER
LIVELY