The Underground Garage Makeover

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Creating high-end garage spaces is one of Garage Living’s specialties, as a recent project for one of our clients in southern Ontario demonstrates.

The project involved the unique challenge of performing a makeover in a garage located below a traditional above ground garage.

By adding custom-fit garage cabinets, a polyaspartic floor coating, and several other intriguing design concepts, the full aesthetic and functional potential of this garage space becomes fully realized.

Black matte GL Custom Steel cabinetry, a Floortex™ floor coating (Charcoal), and a 2016 Lamborghini Huracán Spyder.

Black matte GL Custom Steel cabinetry, a Floortex™ floor coating (Charcoal), and a 2016 Lamborghini Huracán Spyder.

 

A new garage floor coating for beauty and durability

The garage floor was transformed with a polyaspartic floor coating, which provides a sleek and durable surface that’s very easy to maintain.

Sealed with a topcoat that won’t lose its luster or peel and blister over time, the new garage floor is highly resistant to chemicals and environmentally-friendly.

The Charcoal color chosen involves a blend of silver, black, and white decorative flakes, resulting in a beautiful surface that also hides dust and dirt well.

 

Why baseboard coating in the garage makes sense

The polyaspartic floor coating is extremely resilient and designed to withstand the types of abrasions and impacts that can take a toll on lesser quality garage surfaces, such as some epoxy-coated floors.

The baseboard coating used enhances the garage’s aesthetics by creating a seamless finish between the floors and walls.

Another benefit of a baseboard coating application is that by sealing the joints between the floors and the walls, your garage is better protected from outside entry by water, insects, and rodents.

 

Steel storage cabinets improve your garage’s aesthetics and functionality

The GL Custom Steel line of custom-fit garage cabinets provides ample and efficient storage space for tools and supplies. This helps keep the garage organized and functional.

The cabinets are constructed with 18 gauge steel for a higher level of durability and longevity, while also delivering a stylish touch to the garage space.

For the cabinet system’s countertops, stainless steel was chosen by the client (galvanized steel and maple butcher block options are also available). 

GL Custom Steel cabinetry with a stainless steel countertop and diamond plate backsplash.

GL Custom Steel cabinetry with a stainless steel countertop and diamond plate backsplash.

 

A black matte cabinet finish for a modern look

The powder coated black matte finish for the cabinets has become a popular choice for consumers nowadays, who are attracted to its subdued, more inviting look.

The black matte finish was the most popular color for Apple’s recently launched iPhone 7 and it’s also become a highly coveted finish with luxury vehicles.

iPhone 7 matte black finish

iPhone 7 with a matte black finish.

The aluminum polished diamond plate backsplash used on the cabinets and parts of the garage walls instills an extra measure of flair to the overall design, along with adding protection benefits.

LED valance lighting is also incorporated into the cabinet system’s design.

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Large storage lockers hide bulky items and keep the garage looking neat and tidy.

All of these elements involved in Garage Living’s makeover of this underground garage create a modern-looking space.

The darker color scheme works beautifully, creating a soothing environment that perfectly complements the high-end taste and chosen colour of the client’s luxury sports car.

The experts at Garage Living can achieve similar transformative results with your very own garage space, so book your free consultation with one of our designers today.

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