Many homes want garages as appealing amenities. But not all of them are used for vehicle storage. Many homeowners leave their cars parked on the driveway to use their garages better. You might want to initially look at your garage if you’re considering expanding your home to add more living space. The garage has many potential uses, including home offices, gyms, and more. Here are eight garage additions ideas beyond providing a place for your car to park.
1: Home Office Update
There’s a good chance you’ve used your garage space as storage space for items such as lawn equipment, tools, unused furniture, and toys are also present.
Suppose you’ve been contemplating setting up the business of your dreams. In such instances, by installing new windows, door lighting, drywall flooring, and insulation during your subsequent garage remodeling, you may be able to convert it into a workshop for your house
2: Personal Gym
Many people are reluctant to engage in regular fitness regimens at the gym. The reasons vary from being uncomfortable to fearing judgment from fellow fitness enthusiasts. The sometimes high membership costs for the specialty and boutique gyms aren’t helping either. Why not just transform your garage into your fitness center with all these obstacles? Many people may think that building a home gym isn’t worth the cost; however, in reality, you need a few pieces that will get you up and running. The following are some of the concepts that our clients have begun using after remodeling their home gyms:
- Floor mats with padding
- Wall racks to store equipment
- Mirrored wall panels
- There are designated areas for cardio and weight bench equipment
3: Media Theater
Another innovative garage conversion could be an entertainment room. It is an excellent idea for movie buffs and sports fans who like watching their favorite shows on a big screen. You could, for instance, convert your garage into a cinema with everything you need:
- Dramatic lighting
- A big screen
- Upholstered seating
- Surround sound
Include some vibrant artwork to keep the room sparkling even when you don’t have anything playing on the screen.
4: Playroom
If you’re occupied and want to keep your children entertained, your garage can be a great play space. The kids can spread their toys around and enjoy a peaceful time with their friends. You can also add a solid support beam from which you can hang a few swings. Consider putting together a storage system to store toys and a carpet for them to use. Install a cushioned floor to accommodate all the rough-and-tumble activities that kids enjoy.
When the weather is excellent, you may let your kids play inside and outside by opening the garage door. It is possible to modify your garage to store their toys and equipment without affecting the house’s resale value since storage space in garages is highly desirable.
5: In-Law Suite
Garage additions in your parents’ home are trendy, particularly for the baby boomers. Are your grandparents getting old but do you not want them in an assisted living center? A garage transformed into a family room designed with your loved ones in mind provides them with independence and privacy and keeps the family members close.
Living with them can give you peace of mind. Making an in-law suite within the garage space will allow you to keep them in a place that will provide them with a secure place to stay as you take care of your family. Also, you can visit them anytime you’d like while they maintain their independence and retain your privacy.
6: Guest Room
A garage with two cars is the ideal guest room. You’ll need to put in the insulation to warm it in the cold winter months. Include an electric space heater as well as many blankets. Check with the city’s zoning laws before you decide to convert since certain cities do not allow a freestanding structure or construction. A guest room could transform your one-family house into a two-family home.
7: Workshop
If you enjoy fixing and building things, transforming your garage into a crafting space or craft area is a fantastic idea. Garages are the ideal workspace for all kinds of hobbies that you enjoy.
- Woodworking
- Painting
- Gardening
- Robotics
- Crafting
Make yourself a workstation in which you can neatly store all your tools. It’s also an excellent space to put your unfinished projects until you’re ready to begin working on them. It implies that you won’t have to worry about losing your tools or making a mess when working on a craft project or fixing anything later at your job. As you’re working on your project, you’ll also enjoy a breath of fresh air.
8: Bedroom
If you own an attached garage or are close to your home, but there’s no room above that, you may consider adding an extension above to create a second bedroom. It won’t take up the garage. As you construct “up,” you’ll gain an additional area in your home. Additionally, when you build bedrooms, you won’t have to be concerned about running or plumbing. Make sure that there is a window as well as a closet. Otherwise, it won’t count as a bedroom regarding the property’s value.
Look to Ottawa Home Pros to Help You with Your Garage Addition
Some of the most successful home additions projects incorporate creativity, versatility, and long-term use into consideration. You’ll never be disappointed when you design a modern, contemporary garage with enough space for additional garage upgrades. Ottawa Home Pros can assist! Contact our staff about adding a garage by calling (613) 288-9145 or emailing info@ottawahomepros.com.
