| Many people spend years collecting the perfect pieces | | | | the tone of your garage so think long and hard about |
| that add personal touches to their home. While the | | | | the feeling you want to create. |
| interior of your house might look like a Better Homes | | | | Put the FUN Back in Functional |
| and Gardens cover, the garage often emulates the | | | | What good is this fabulous new garage if it's simply an |
| aftermath of a natural disaster. Reducing the clutter in | | | | art piece? Part of making this space awesome is the |
| your garage is essential, but imagine having a space | | | | ability to utilize it to its fullest. You'll want to consider all |
| that is inviting and functional at the same time. Follow | | | | your options for garage organization. Use numerous |
| these simple tips to create the garage of your dreams: | | | | wall mounted racks to organize your tools and other |
| Consider Your Style | | | | miscellaneous items you have lying around. There are |
| Are you a 1950s era buff? Love classic cars? Football | | | | tons of styles to choose from and they are incredibly |
| fan? Or, do you crave the modern industrial look? | | | | functional. |
| These are all things to consider when determining | | | | You'll also need to determine the possibility of additional |
| what type of garage you want. Choosing a theme will | | | | storage. Everything from bike racks to custom |
| help you decide what type of flooring, organization, | | | | cabinetry is available to you so consider your needs |
| cabinetry and accessories you want to add to your | | | | and weigh them against your theme to choose the |
| space. | | | | perfect addition to the area. For even more flare with |
| Start With the Floor | | | | your shelving, choose a custom finish that fits your |
| There are literally tons of different garage flooring | | | | style. |
| options. Between tile and epoxy floor coverings, | | | | Accessorize |
| versatility is king. Popular options are a black and white | | | | There's nothing wrong with adding personal trinkets or |
| checkered tile floor for classic car or 1950s themes | | | | memorabilia to your garage. Just because it's not your |
| whereas something as simple as a high gloss epoxy | | | | living room doesn't mean it shouldn't be comfortable |
| that pops works well with modern and football themes. | | | | and inviting. Don't be afraid to hang a picture or put up |
| You can even mix and match if you'd like or add | | | | a poster as it'll make you appreciate the space that |
| different textures to the floor. Get creative! | | | | much more. |
| The Walls | | | | Creating a garage you love is as simple as decorating |
| Decorating your garage walls can be a lot of fun. | | | | any other room. You'll want to look at paint and floor |
| Throw out all conventions when choosing the perfect | | | | samples and get creative with your theme as well as |
| paint color or design. Consider painting murals or if your | | | | accessories. Have fun with it and you'll design a |
| style is a little less dramatic, try using different colored | | | | functional garage you'll love to show-off. |
| paints or geometric shapes. Your walls will really set | | | | |