I’m getting ready to start Phase 3 of my 50’ x 65’ RV garage build and thought I’d share what I’m planning.
I’ve been using the garage for about four years now, and one of the biggest advantages of waiting to finish everything is that I’ve learned exactly how I use the space, and just as importantly, how I don’t!

Rather than building everything out from day one, I’ve had time to figure out what works, what doesn’t, and what would make the space more functional.

Phase 3 (Last photo is the concept) will focus on adding a 50’ x 20’ mezzanine across the back of the garage, creating approximately 1,000 square feet of additional usable space.
Here’s the current plan:

Downstairs:
Dedicated 3D printing workshop with glass storefront doors
Hexagon LED ceiling lighting in the print shop
Organized storage with heavy-duty shelving
Central staircase to the mezzanine
Plenty of open floor space for the RV and vehicles
Epoxy floors throughout

Upstairs:
Home brewing area with stainless brewing equipment
Kitchenette and bar
Man cave with comfortable seating and a large TV
Full bathroom with shower
Additional storage

The mezzanine will likely be constructed with engineered wood framing, with structural support columns concealed within the downstairs walls wherever possible.

I’m going for a modern industrial look that works with the existing steel building.

The pictures are conceptual renderings of what I’m envisioning. I’m still refining the design before moving into construction.

And for all the recliner snipers out there: Before the comments start, remember this subreddit is called Garage Porn! I’m not posting to show off or compete with anyone. I’m sharing because I enjoy seeing what others have built, getting ideas from people who’ve done similar projects, and hopefully inspiring someone else who’s dreaming about their own garage.

I’m retired, I’ve worked hard for what I have, and now it’s time to enjoy life and have some fun building the things I’ve always wanted.

Not everyone’s garage needs to look the same, and that’s what makes this subreddit interesting!

I’d genuinely appreciate ideas, suggestions, and lessons learned from anyone who’s tackled something similar.

Now, what am I missing? What would you add or change?

What are your thoughts?

I want to upgrade my lights to can lights with the night light option so its not bright ad hell for watching fights. What do you guys think I should go. The ceiling will be finished (drywall) should I go with 9 6in cands for 12 4in cans? Thoughts?

I think I’m done for now. I’m considering a mini-split installation but I think I’ll wait and see. I did everything except the floor - it had been bothering me for 5 years when the previous owner did the worst possible DIY epoxy job and spilled paint everywhere.

Started about 3 months ago, including insulating the garage door, adding the lights, and throwing up a dart board. I had considered paneling the entire wall but went for speed and efficiency and I think it turned out great. I built a mirror frame to match with the leftover wood planks and a spare mirror that was laying around, although I still need to mount the mirror.

What are everyone’s thoughts? Anything I can put in for Calvin the dog? He helped the entire time and I think this is his favorite room in the house.

So I built this little section of shelving to slide my tool box under and still have storage up and around it, to the right of it I’m going to build haxman’s version of the sliding bookshelf cabinet/storage. What I need advice on is what type of solution for actual containment for the shelves pictured. As you can see, while large, they end up just being so messy cause they’re almost too deep. What have you guys done for neatly storing things in larger shelves.

Thanks!

Lights this weekend hopefully. Still need to figure out the back up bumper indicators. The fish eye of the back up cameras give move depth perception

Breakdown of total costs ($11,406):

Happy for the most part. I would not recommend the giraffe tools vacuum and am on the fence about their pressure washer

Gap between the concrete and the bottom of the wall. What would be the best way to sure it up to avoid having bugs come in.

Need help with someone doing garage wall design how would you utilize this photo gain more storage space
Much appreciated

After 4 years of dreaming the man/pain cave is complete.
1/2 home theater with 85” Sony Bravia and 5.2.2 surround sound and half home gym with cold plunge.

1905 carriage house. Roughly 500 sq ft. Detached from the house so I can make all the noise I want. 2-head mini split getting installed in about 30 days ahead of winter.

Upgrading the shop and need advice on frontage and interior walling… not sure how to make the best of the space. Old garage and previous owner never reinvested. Any advice would be appreciated. I have some AI renders but looking for some real advice.

Might be small, but it gets the job done.

Just got the lights put up in my new garage.

Storage unit for the win. 10x12 $135 a month

I’m currently in the process of having a 40x60 pole barn installed. When I purchased the kit, they offered Astro Armor, which I understand is a moisture barrier that reflects heat, not insulation. The building will have 16 ft walls, and it utilizes steel trusses. Ultimately, I want the entire building insulated. The wall grits will be 2x6s at 24” centers. It’s my understanding there has to be 3/4 to 1” air space between the Astro Armor and fiberglass insulation. I’m considering using Astro Armor, fiberglass batt insulation, or 3” of closed-cell spray foam on the ceiling and 2” on the walls. (I received a quote to spray foam, as I mentioned, for $20,000.) There are definitely pros and cons to both, just like $$$ I'm sure.

Any info or suggestions from experience would be much appreciated. I'm at a point where I still have time to make or change my decision.

Summer is too hot to spend time in here, but it’ll be nice and comfortable from now on!

I’m turning one corner of my garage into a tiny workshop—and this is just the beginning!
It won’t be big, but it’ll be a dedicated space to build, repair, and experiment. Follow along as I transform this empty corner step by step. 👍
First up: the base. I used 6-foot 2x4s to build the frame, so getting started was pretty straightforward.
By the end of the day, I had one wall up and the workshop was finally starting to take shape. There’s still a long way to go, but I’ll be sharing the progress as it comes—so stay tuned!
And while cleaning up the garage, I stumbled across a spare E07A engine. 😂 Maybe that’ll be another project once the workshop is ready.

Finally got my compressor. Haven't hooked it up yet. Waiting to get an air dryer, piping and all the fittings. Going to hook up a sand blasting cabinet.

Bought a whole bunch of them😂 for all my sockets because they everywhere in my toolbox