Everyone has a space that they love to call their own. It is an area of the home that reflects the interests and personality of its primary user. From elaborate kitchens to fun-filled family rooms, we all want to have an area that we can call our own.
For guys, the happy place is often the garage. Despite its traditionally inornate appearance, it is the place where many of our favorite things reside when not in use. Autos, tools and outdoor equipment – let’s face it – the garage is a great place for guys to hang out with their buddies.
Over the past few years, however, the humble garage has undergone a renaissance. Instead of just serving as a storage area, it has become the new man cave. Dreary concrete floors and drab shelving have been replaced with flat panel televisions, sound systems, sports memorabilia, fitness equipment and more to transform a formerly drab location into comfortable living space.
To find out more about this trend, Hendersonville Lifestyle sat down with Andy Peyret, the owner of the Garage Floor Company. Andy has been involved in garage remodeling and other home improvements for over fifteen years. Specializing in garage floors, the company offers over 250 colors to choose from, including custom blends designed around homeowner preferences, such as their favorite sports teams.
What has made the garage special in recent years?
“After spending so much time at home during the pandemic, many homeowners have continued to try and maximize their usable home space. A garage offers a great opportunity for additional square footage to use as a home gym, play space for kids, lounge area, outdoor space during the winter and even a home office. With the right planning and organization, a garage can be transformed into a comfortable and inviting room.”
What factors should homeowners consider in renovating their garages?
“The number one factor in renovations is to decide how the homeowner wants to use the garage. They should evaluate their home to determine features it is lacking that they would like to build out into the garage, e.g. a game room or a home gym. Once a homeowner knows what he wants, then the renovator can turn the dream into a reality.”
What are the most popular garage additions in 2024?
“Despite the many options available today, the primary consideration in redesigns is still storage – finding an efficient place to store everything that is taking up space in the garage. Once everything has been organized and moved off of the floor, then homeowners can determine the best use for the newfound space.”
What kind of budget should a homeowner plan for a typical garage rebuild?
“While this question is always asked, it is one of the most difficult to answer. Price is dependent upon many factors including, but not limited to, the size of the garage, its current condition, materials and the full extent of services needed to transform the space. We always do a lot of due diligence before we begin a project so that the homeowner understands every line item.”
How long does it typically take to redesign and remodel a garage?
“As with the budget, the installation time depends upon several factors, including the complexity of the design and the desired additions. Once the garage has been cleared, we begin the floor coating process, which takes approximately two days. Our flooring finishing is a multi-step process that guarantees maximum durability and protection with commercial grade polyaspartics and epoxies. Depending upon the extent of the remodel, finishing out the storage and new functionality can take several additional days.”
The Garage Floor Company
Nashville, TN
615.802.9328
"The unique thing about garage transformations is that they do not affect your day-to-day lifestyle."