Garage wallpaper, paint and lights!

by brae  

The Timberbrook garage kit is made of wood, so I painted the track pieces a mix of medium grey and iridescent silver.  It has a nice metallic sheen that doesn't translate well in the photo.  For the walls, I am planning to use scrapbook paper for finishing.  I could paint, but it is difficult to get a smooth finish without brush strokes and other imperfections that ruin the illusion in a miniature setting.  The paper here is by Martha Stewart in a color called swan, a very pale green (currently unattached until I finish the floor and add other elements).  I decided not to have the egg carton stone finish on the exposed foundation of the house, figuring it would most likely be covered when putting on an addition.  I did, however, paint it medium grey to blend with the stairs.

When I first started planning the Newport, I was a bit overwhelmed by the concept of electrification.  After reviewing the types available, I opted for the round wire -- or hard wire -- technique.  The main reason was I wanted the ability to have some lights on and others off, not all or nothing.

The lights I chose for the garage interior have twin bulbs and a wood cover that stays in place by magnets, connecting to a metal plate that is fixed to the ceiling.

Testing out the position of the lights...this layout will light the entire garage and the garage door will obscure only one light when open.

Even though the power strips will ultimately be hidden in faux cabinets here in the garage, I still fed the wires up through the ceiling since I only painted the ceiling and had nothing to cover the wires.

I used the miniature recycle bin to hold the tiny parts as I worked.  It snaps closed, so no worrying about losing pieces.

I wasn't crazy about the wood look of the lights, but choices for garage lighting were limited.  On top of that, one of the wood covers had a large imperfection in the finish.  After a bit of sanding to remove the varnish and some black paint, I had two modern garage fixtures.

I am so excited that my first attempt at electrification was a success!

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