What I enjoy about finding such garage pics such as this is how it gives a visual illustration to what can be done in such spaces. In this particular example, he has "bumped" an existing two car garage to make it a 4 car, the flooring, cabinents, lift and lighting are the primary components, with the 'hidden' utilities complimenting the total package.
Although I am addicted to 'can lighting' because of the versatility they allow when controlled by dimmers, it wouldn't work in my space. I do notice the lack of any flourescent lighting, yet n this case, the floor reflects well, so it works. But for my needs, "can lighting" with flourescents will be added in the workshop space where a drop ceiling will be installed, but flourescents will rule in the basic garage space.
The cabinents are very doable in many budgets. The local Menards, Lowes, Home Depot sell unfinished cabinentry that can easily allow a top to be installed of any material. Lumber is not cheap, and often unfinshed cabinents can compete in value for the base of a bench space.
Flooring is subjective to budget and location. I doubt the tile would hold up well in my rural world, but where tires are coming from concrete all the time, it could be an option. Unfortunately, I have to wait for warm weather before the new concrete can be addressed, and then it will probably be an epoxy coating of some kind.
One other detail he uses, although strictly cosmetic, is the wainscoating along the long outer wall. This too is easily affordable and can really make a visual statement if chosen for the right application. It also can reduce/hide drywall seams.
Yet this is obviously a garage/work space that was well-planned with the results creating an attractive and comfortable environment.
Anybody know of similar pics? This is the fun part of planning new spaces. Kind of like looking at garden seed catalogues when the snow is falling...sooner or later it has to warm up. Felt lucky to get the windows for the workshop installed yesterday in my rural space, since the only heat so far is when the sun shines through the passive solar wall.
Glad to see others enjoying this topic...thinking we all can use such unique ideas in any scale!
Amazing, and some amazing detailing by the look of it.
It's nicer than my kitchen!
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