Over the last five weeks, we have completely transformed our 3 car garage from a hoarders dream to an inspiring and functional space.
We battled crazy travel schedules, way too much rain, and an incessant army of June bugs. Don’t they know it is only May??? If I hadn’t been committed to finishing this space as part of the One Room Challenge, I would have quit. Many times. Thank goodness for public accountability!
What a joy to have a huge flat work space for smaller diy projects and a big open space near the tools to bring larger ideas to life! Thank goodness for IKEA workbench hack keeping the space on budget.
Throw in new lighting, easy access to power tools, and organized supplies and it really is a dream. There are no words for the copper floor coating or the wall art my husband came up with. When the neighbors want art for their nursery based on your GARAGE, you know you’ve done something right.
As a reminder, here was my floor plan from week 1.
Are you ready for some mind-blowing garage before & afters?
Before:
During:
After:
The rolling shelving units were placed perpendicular to the wall to create two separate spaces – a workshop with open floor space and a “shed” for storage of things like the lawn and garden tools.
All the car related supplies were grouped in a separate area by the garage doors.
I know shelves aren’t that fun to look at, but the new wall art sure is! My husband knocked it out of the park again. It’s pretty amazing to open the garage and see the huge art.
As much as I love the art, the organized workbench is my favorite because it adds even more organized garage storage space!
Remember the disturbing before?
And my plan…
And the “I can’t believe it’s REAL” after:
UPDATE: There is now a full tutorial on building the DIY workbench here.
We took advantage of the space between the pegboard and workbench to add wall mounted magnet strips, perfect for frequently used items like screwdrivers.
I love that among all the new garage makeover ideas, we were able to work in a vintage toolbox that belonged to Corey’s grandpa.
I seriously can’t believe I have 115 inches of glorious counter top to create things on! It’s so great that I can spread things out during projects, but also know that all the tools have a home when I am done.
For the floor, we used the Rust-Oleum RockSolid Metallic system in Copper Pot. When I reached out to Rust-Oleum about the One Room Challenge and talked about doing the garage floor, I had no idea it would steal the whole show.
But I’m okay with that. Because it’s AMAZING. I think I’ve said this before, but it looks like you could dive in and swim in it. The level of shine is unbelievable. Everyone who has seen it in person thinks it is still wet.
Obviously. I was fooling myself when I thought this post was the end of the garage talk around here. You can find more 3 car garage organization ideas in this post!
Also, don’t forget to visit Calling it Home to see the rest of the One Room Challenge linking participant reveals. I can’t thank Linda enough for organizing these events. If you happen to be a blogger, I encourage you to start planning now for the fall session. It is a painful, stressful, and FABULOUS process!
Special thanks go out to all of you who commented and cheered me on along the way, all of you are what make these challenges doable. And to my awesome friend Ana for stopping by to help with photos!
And with that, the spring One Room Challenge garage makeover is in the books!
Make sure you check out my Fall 2014 (pantry) and Fall 2015 (master closet) ORC reveals next!
The Glam Pad says
Wow, that is one chic garage!!! The floor is incredible!! Will you please come transform mine next? Congratulations on an amazing job!
Brit | House Updated says
Melissa it is fantastic! What I wouldn’t give for that amazing garage (especially in comparison to my dark, ugly, copper-less basement). So, so impressed with the finished result. 🙂
Melissa George says
Thank you Brit! I’m thinking the floor would be AMAZING in a dark basement…you might need to plan a big project 🙂
Summer says
I mean really how cool is this?!?! Love it so much!
Melissa George says
Thank you Summer!!!
Ana French says
Woo hop! You made it & the garage is AWESOME! Thanks for the mention of me, I had fun helping you get the right shots to show off this amazing One Room Challenge. Now Christopher is asking me if we want to ORC – ummm don’t know if I could really do it but looking at the after pictures does make me almost jealous enough to want to try!
Melissa George says
Oh you should…and you totally could!
Iris Nacole says
First off, congratulations! This garage is AMAZING!! o especially love the work station. SO AWESOME!
Melissa George says
Thank you! I can’t wait to create something fabulous at the work station.
Sarah says
Melissa, you brought Sexy Back all right! You thought of everything in this garage! I love the storage, shinny copper floors, and the fun colors! BRAVO my friend! XOXO, Sarah
Melissa George says
Thank you so much Sarah – you have been one of the best cheerleaders in this process!!!
Mary Keller says
now THAT’s a workbench! awesome job!
Melissa George says
Thanks Mary!
Jenny@EvolutionofStyle says
Your garage is INSANE!!! I love every single inch of it – the floor, the graphic wall, the rolling shelving, the work area. Sooooo cool! My garage needs some serious help, and I’m having major garage envy right now. Well done! What a huge undertaking!
Melissa George says
Ahh! Thank you so much Jenny – sadly now I have to restore the rest of the house that was ignored over the last five weeks before I can go play in the garage!
Sonya ~at home with the barkers says
WOW!! I mean, really WOW!!! Sexy garage, who knew it was possible.
Great Job! ~Sonya
Melissa George says
Right? I had no idea it was possible before!
Sabrina @ Pink Little Notebook says
What a great transformation! That floor is amazing! My hubby would kill to have a pimped up garage like this. Way to go!!
Melissa George says
Yeah, mine thinks we need a new sports car as a final accessory!
Iris Nacole says
Woohoo! I’ve been waiting to see this space finished since the beginning! You have surpassed my expectations of what a garage could look like! Wonderful job completing everything. Especially that floor and workbench!
Melissa George says
Thank you so much! I am overjoyed that everyone is so excited about a garage. I thought I was a little crazy for picking it in an event where so many people do pretty rooms!
Natasha at The Simply Luxe Life says
You know I’m swooning over that floor, but really it’s incredible. The whole garage is amazing! It doesn’t even look like a garage! The organization is fantastic, and the workspace is amazing! I have a feeling my husband will be cursing you soon! 🙂
Melissa George says
Ha! I just LOVE that it doesn’t feel like a garage. I’m hoping that continues even when the cars come inside!
Laura Ingalls Gunn says
What an amazing transformation! A true job well done. I adore the color palette you selected. It feels fresh and fun. The six weeks went by so fast. I completed our entry, living and dining areas in a new to us 30 year old house. So, cheers to us! Have a wonderful weekend.
Kelsey G says
Seriously, the coolest garage I have ever scene!
Job well done!
Melissa George says
Thank you so much Kelsey!
Rita McKenzie says
BEAUTIFUL! WELL DONE!
Melissa George says
Thank you Rita!!!
Erin @ the-organized-life says
That is the best garage, hands down! You did an AMAZING job!!! That floor is crazy! And I absolutely love the work counter area. Wonderful job!!!
Melissa George says
Wow – thank you so much Erin!
Aniko@PlaceOfMyTaste says
SUCH AN AMAZING job you did! I want to live in your garage-haha! My favorite is that big brilliant sign!!! Now you can take out lawn chairs and enjoy a glass of wine, you deserve it, my Friend! Have a great weekEnd!
Melissa George says
Thank you! I’m cracking up that you said that, because I was really tempted to take a lawn chair and sit in there yesterday afternoon!
Katie @ Addicted 2 DIY says
Yay! The day I’ve been waiting for has arrived and you did not disappoint! I am in love with your garage! The floor is glorious and the storage drawers are calling to me. I may need those in my new shop! I love the mural and I’m sure your hubby will now be pretty busy creating things in other houses now;)
Melissa George says
Yes, having all those drawers is AMAZING!
Katie @ Upcycled Treasures says
Ummmmmmm can you say speechless?! This has to be the most creative and organized and AH-MAZING garage space ever! Those floors turned out incredible and well everything is just freaking awesome!!!
Melissa George says
Thank you! That means a ton coming from someone so darn creative!
Traci Hutton says
Super fun and so well done!!