Underground parking next to the wine cellar plusa car lift and a TV that disappears into the bathroom mirror... Is there anything missing from this Connecticut man cave? A remote-controlled toilet, perhaps? No, that's too much... Dear readers of Little Interiors, are you interested?
Rick Krug and his team at TR Building &Remodeling built this dream garage as a real living space for cars in the backyard of a house. One of the clients wanted to use the barn as a structure in which to store both motorcycles and a wine collection. At the same time, the building had to be comfortable and warm, like the main house. “Even the most practical functions here are surrounded by luxury,” says Rick Krug. The author and his team worked with the client’s main house project and wanted to continue the given style in this incredible structure. Decorative finishing of the walls from recycled chestnut and pine and natural stone on the floor are durable and bring warmth to the interior of this fantastic 120 square meters. The clients wanted a certain number of garage bays, but their construction would have exceeded the maximum number allowed by the city council. So the contractors changed the design, creating underground parking for an additional car. An industrial-grade hydraulic elevator safely lowers one unit into the basement, allowing for the placement of others above.
A freight elevator leads down to an additional parking space, near which is a wine cellar.
The main level layout includes not only parking spaces, but also an electric vehicle charging port and a quiet work area.
Original staircase with stringers in the form ofstainless steel longitudinal cables lead upward. Oil-rubbed bronze and copper accessories create a feeling of warmth. Their aroma protects the rest of the space from the smell of exhaust gases.
The upper level has a deck and a guest area.for viewing the cars with a TV room, small bar and snack area. The open plan allows for football viewing or movie nights.
There is a custom made one installed around the cornerA soapstone farm sink etched with the Ferrari logo reminds visitors to wash their hands of car grease. The natural stone flooring stays nice and warm thanks to a built-in heating system. All lighting and sound equipment in the building can be controlled and operated via an iPad or iPhone.
Upstairs there is a room for hygiene proceduresequipped with a TV that retracts into the mirror and elite sanitary ware with remote control. The bathroom is finished in wood color to match the rest of the interior of the block.
A large open area connects the main house to the owner's garage-cum-den. Landscaping, stonework, and similar finishes aesthetically tie the two spaces together.
The guest area and open kitchen are cozyare located in a pergola. A fan and LED lighting are connected to the steel beams of the gazebo ceiling. A sophisticated sound system controls the space, and all these elements are kept intact by a retractable awning that blocks UV rays.
The stylish cedar-clad façade contrasts with the bright white trim of the cave garage, while the metal roof adds a traditional residential look.
We learned about this unusual project from Vanessa Brunner. Photos courtesy of Paul Johnson.
Luxury design of an elite private garage
