A Garage and More

Hosts Shari Hiller and Matt Fox turn a messy garage into a do-it-yourselfer's dream shop. It's a great space full of storage yet it's attractively decorated and even warmed with a gas heater for year-round use.

A pile of paint cans and miscellaneous items prevents any work from getting done on the right side of the garage. Painted stock cabinets and a prefabricated countertop combine for a functional and decorative shop area. Wall storage racks take items off the floor and organize necessary outdoor tools. The finished garage is organized and welcoming with its new storage solutions and color scheme. It's even useable for an outdoor living area or for a party by adding comfortable furniture and turning the workbench into a buffet.

solid color plywood wall stain (Woodscape wood stain, Palmetto SW3038) (Sherwin-Williams)
concrete stain (H&C concrete stain, Pebble Path HC17) (Sherwin-Williams)
ceiling and upper wall paint ("Radiance" Low-e interior acrylic heat-reflective paint) (Sherwin-Williams)
trim and cabinet paint (Linen Cloth SW1150) (Sherwin-Williams)
vinyl modular flooring (Hazelnut) (Mateflex Corporation)
gas heating unit (Reddy Heater) (Desa International)
halogen track lighting (Hunter Douglas) (Home Depot)
wicker furniture (San Remo Collection) (Pier 1 Imports)