FOR THE REAL ENTHUSIAST: A LIVING ROOM WITH CAR

A Hummer in the middle of the living room might be a bit too much for most people. However, with this new garage concept, this is not a crazy idea at all. This livable garage concept ensures that cars and people can just live side by side in one space in a very stylish way.Text: Fleur de Jong
Image: Kelly Wearstler Studio

A special place

Cars seem to be slowly making their way out of the garage into our living rooms. The automaker of the GMC Hummer EV asked renowned American interior designer Kelly Wearstler to create the ultimate garage for the vehicle. Kelly Wearstler's designs embody the bold yet airy aesthetic of California. Indeed, Wearstler chose the desert of Southern California as the ideal location for the garage. Placing the futuristic electric car next to the arid landscape creates a beautiful contrast, according to the designer. 

The exterior of the garage has a hexagonal shape with a large section in the middle that divides the building into two parts. The entrance gates are shaped like the letter "H" making a subtle reference to the car brand. The driveway that follows continues into the garage. 

An elevator

Since the garage is meant to be lived in as well, the interior was naturally well thought out. For example, the designer placed her own Echo sofa and Monolith side table in the concept. The wavy Etcetera chair by Jan Ekselius and the angular Quarta lounge chair by Mario Botta are also included in the design. Of course, the Hummer itself should not be missing from the livable garagespace in the center of the room. A futuristic, round elevator elevators the car into the room.

Unfortunately, this livable garage not yet a reality. The design does provide a glimpse into the future of how car collectors can literally take their garage to the next level. Click here for a building in another unusual location.