What would your dream garage look like?

4 years ago

last modified: 4 years ago

Having installed our bespoke storage into plenty of garages over the years, we wanted your thoughts on what your dream garage would look like and what it would contain?

Normally a Resin Floor is high up on the list of options along with metal cabinets and hooks to store all manner of items. But what would you choose?

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Anthony (Beano)

4 years ago

I wanted my garage to look ‘inviting’ wanted it to be practical nice looking, modern with a bit of an old school look! This is what I ended up with, I’m happy with the way it turned out tbh, have to say I still can’t stand things laying around and not put back in its place!

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Gillian Spark
4 years ago
Mine would have painted walls, a washable floor and the car. So it will always be clean and tidy. I would have a whole wall of sliding door cupboards to hide all that STUFF that makes our garage a dirty dusty overfilled space that is far to full to take a car!
Nothing like a good winge sometimes!
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4 years ago
Thanks Gillian, we completely agree that garages shouldn't be just full of stuff. Organised, clean and tidy is what we love!
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Sonia
4 years ago
One without dust would be wonderful.......
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obobble
4 years ago
I always wonder where all the stuff has gone when I see pictures of just fitted garages (and wardrobes for that matter, who ever only has 10 items of clothing to hang?). Perhaps a multi storey?
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OnePlan
4 years ago
I would love to be able to drive into a garage that’s wide enough to open all the doors without hitting walls or storage, to then enter ( or leave ) the house without getting covered in mud or wet with rain ! I live in a rural village that regularly has cows and horses wandering past ( idyllic except for the poo !) as if I’m going out somewhere nice - I need to wear my wellies to the car and carry my shoes !!! First world problem - I know !

( obvs this fantasy garage would be well equipped with all the fancy storage any home requires and resin floors with drainage to allow indoor car washing and a big tv and beer fridge with an old leather sofa too ).
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4 years ago
We love that idea One Plan!
Patrina
4 years ago
Personally I would love a workshop. My current projects have taken over my sitting room and office and I would love to take it all to the Garage. Would love access from the garage into my utility so I can access my brews wiyhout traipsing remnants of my projects into the house.
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Sonia
4 years ago
@Beano, is that really your garage? It’s beautiful! Posher than many people’s houses. I’m going to have to get the hoover out now....... :-)
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Anthony (Beano)
4 years ago
Lol @sonia, yep it’s mine, I’ll probably give the inside another lick of paint next year but I’ll probably just stick with the white theme, glad you approve, I do actually hover and wash the floor from time to time.
Sonia
4 years ago
The floor of mine is very dusty and grubby concrete. Drives me mad! Maybe I should get it painted as the concrete dust sticks to our shoes. Was yours already painted or did you paint it? What paint did you use? Sorry, Beano so many questions!
Anthony (Beano)
4 years ago
Not at all, the walls were rubbed up plaster so have a textured feel, I just painted them with weathershield white, it’s waterproof and breathable so dosent sweat the walls, the floor is covered a hard rubber interlocking tiles, they are about 4/5mm thick, resistant to petrol, oil etc, not the cheapest thing but looks well.

only down side is that the garage can suffer more from condensation in the winter if you don’t run a dehumidifier as the floor is now covered by, what is a waterproof covering (the tiles) so the concre floor can no longer soak any moisture up! i have to run a dehumidifier for this reason.

anything else just ask :-)
Sonia
4 years ago
Thank you Beano :-)
Gabby Wong
4 years ago
Wow Beano! that's incredible... do you have a tv and a woodburner in there?! that's a proper den you've got going on there.. Love that you've got the art in there, with the spot lights.. (and of course the car is gorgeous too!)
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Anthony (Beano)
4 years ago
gabby, thanks for the kind words, no Woodburner or tv sadly, if there was id probably live in it! the art was just a wee touch that makes a big difference to the look, nothing expensive, just a few prints and some cheap down lighters and looks a million dollars on the cheap.

honestly it’s amazing what some paint, self build b&q units, a bit of art and some light does, the only lights that cause any bother are the two pendant lights hanging from the chains in the middle of the garage, people (inc me) are forever hitting their heads on them because they are that low, I wouldn’t lift them as they look too cool! Lol
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AVINU - Home Technology
4 years ago
We've had many customers who value their garage space; some spend some their free time in there and other's just want to automate the opening/closing and lighting.

Personally i'd like a superb sound system, a place for 2 or 3 motorbikes, fridge, coffee machine, TV, sofa, retina scan door entry. In fact i might want to consider living in my garage :)
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OnePlan
4 years ago
I’m considering moving into Beano’s !!
Anthony (Beano)
4 years ago
ive often thought about it myself! Lol the overall look v the money spent was a no Brainer for me, I also feel it would help swing a sale when it comes to selling it! Well they are going to remember it for sure.

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