The Garage: Unique and Custom Looks & The World's 1st 'Designer Garage'

Real Estate: Custom Garages

One feature that seems very unique to a home is a detached garage - and in some cases one at all. A garage is a very valuable real estate feature. So, why is it such a icky place for most people? Simple: most people view a garage as a storage unit and not as a desirable feature to their home.

If you think a garage has no value then ask someone who adores cars, or even...car manufacturers??

Oh yes - it had to be done and now it has! The car manufacturer Citreon unveiled the world's first 'designer garage' for its new executive model the C6. They designed a garage to go with the car, amazing.

The garage has transparent sliding plates created from reinforced polycarbonate sheets with LCD layers that allow for opacity when you decide you want a little privacy in the garage. The sliding plate doors allow entry from both sides.

In awe yet?? Well, you're about to be. The garage alone costs $179,885 (£112,330). So, if you are a high roller you should pull out the checkbook and get you one of the world's first designer garages, but if you are like me....you might just want to check out these garage inspirations below.

Remember that a garage doesn't have to be a metal white exterior - try wood opening side doors rather than the traditional unit that closes from above. Always, always, always have organizational units or racks in your garage that are clutter free and clean.

'Tis The Season, Let's Be Jolly

I can hardly believe it's December, the year has flown by! I have decided to get into the spirit of things and share with you a few of my favorite things (click on the images to go to the stores or pages).....

Raindrops on roses & whiskers on kittens.......

Bright copper kettles and warm woolen mittens.......













Brown paper packages tied up with string..........















These are a few of my favorite things....


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Trend Alert: Heat sensitive color changing tiles

By now everyone knows the best way to add value to your home is to have a 'new kitchen' and 'new bathrooms'. That's why when I cam across these heat sensitive color changing tiles and fixtures I had to share it. These are amazing tiles - very trendy, very unique and it adds that little extra something that will set you apart from every other home on the market. Click on the images to go view the products in motion at movingcolor.net. And always remember - you can probably find something in your price range at a different store or if you look around, so don't feel limited to this one store!