Let's Spruce Up the Garage

We don't use our garage for storage, but had some things in it, like dog food, a chair, metal side table, the grill, etc. While we were having the house exterior painted, we decided to do the garage interior. I chose Pisma Dunes in eggshell for the walls, and Pearl Gray concrete stain for the floor.

I just picked up a gray paint from Wal Mart for the steps. The steps at the back go up to the bonus room, and the door opens into a little storage closet.

I couldn't be happier with how it turned out. We removed everything from the garage, so now it just houses two vehicles, and one small shelf.

Love the shine on the floor! The walls being in eggshell will hopefully hold up better than the flat paint did that was there before.

Recently I found this shelf unit at Good Will for $9.99, and bought it. We decided to use it in the garage to hold trash bags and things we need out here.

The garage feels so nice and fresh, and we are enjoying the color combo. We are trying really hard not to junk it up. :)

Do you use your garage for storage?

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