One problem that a lot of people have when they have a garage is that they see it as being a very convenient living space. They think that anything that is too big for them to carry up into the attic belongs in the garage and before you know it, it is full of things that you didn’t even know you had. Even if your car was used for your garage at one point, there is a high chance that your car won’t even fit in there now and even if it did, you probably wouldn’t even want to risk it. So if your garage is filled with memories of your world travels or if you know that you are not happy with the space that you have then why not do something about it? It is more than possible for you to transform your garage into a wonderful living space and there has never been a better time for you to get it all done.
Clearing Out
The first thing that you need to do is completely clear out your garage. The mere thought of that may be enough for you to shut down this page and crawl back into the bed from whence you came, but fear not. There are a couple of things that you can do to make this easier on yourself. The first thing that you need to do is make sure that you are always ruthless when it comes to throwing stuff out. You won’t clear out your space by holding onto old hockey sticks, so if it is something that you haven’t used in the last 5 years or if it is something that you didn’t even know you had then get rid and make your way through the room until you have a usable space. Living space is far too precious for it to go to waste so if you want to add a touch of luxury to your home or if you want to make sure that you have some unhindered space then you essentially need a blank canvas. When you have that, it’s time to move on to some great ideas that could give you inspiration for using your new-found space.
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Man Cave
The garage is known for being an area for the “guy” of the house. A man cave is, therefore, a brilliant way to use the space. All you need to make this happen is some comfortable armchairs and an entertainment system. You could even add a games console, some games and a fridge as well. When you have all of this, you can then just have a coffee table and a TV on the wall. Imagine the guys in there, smoking cigars without smelling out the house with a pile of pizzas and dip on the table arguing about who had the last beer. It’s absolute bliss and the options you have are endless. If you want to make things even easier, why not have a sink and bathroom installed? This means that people would not have to go into the house at all, and this is ideal if you have teenagers who like to have friends around. It’s always good to have a space in the home that is not meant to be tidy or constantly cleaned, and a man cave is an ideal solution here.
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Home Theatre System
If you have a lot of movie fans in your family then this is a great option. You’ll need a Blu-Ray player or a 4K viewing screen if possible and some comfortable seating. If you want to jazz things up even more then you can easily add a popcorn machine, a microwave and even some cup holders. These can attach onto the chairs and you can even have a dipping station as well. This is great if you want to give your friends the ultimate movie experience. It is also more than possible for you to have a projector in your garage as well. These are just as affordable as a TV and when you have one installed you can easily project the screen as big as you’d like. If you only have a small garage or if you are not sure if you can fit a projector then there are plenty of short-throw options out there and this is a brilliant way for you to get a big screen without having to worry about the distance.
In winter, you can also throw some rugs down or even have one big rug that covers the floor as this will help to keep people warm and it also helps to have a vacuum out there as well so you can keep things tidy. Portable heaters are also ideal when winter comes along and if you are going to have some expensive gear then it may be worth having some new garage door motors installed so your garage will be much safer when it’s not in use. Your garage is the easiest way for people to enter your home as well, so do keep this in mind when choosing a new door.
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Another Bedroom
If you have a family then one practical way for you to use this space would be for you to turn the whole thing into a new bedroom. You will need to do more than just putting a bed in the garage to make this work, as you will need to paint the walls and the ceiling and you’ll even have to put some carpeting in as well. You may also want to make a window, however this is completely optional. A huge factor here is the heat in the room and if your garage is not insulated then this may not be an option for you. You’ll also want to have a cupboard for clothes, drawers and a table and chair as well. If you have the space then it is a great idea for you to install a bathroom, but ultimately, lighting is everything here. You don’t want the person who is staying in the bedroom to feel as though they are in a dungeon, so make sure that you do everything you can to keep them comfortable and install some portable heaters for when winter comes along.
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Games Room
This is a variation of the man cave and it can be used by the whole family. All you have to do in order to make this happen is a big TV or computer screen, some speakers and a table. When you have all of this, you can easily create the perfect gaming room. If you are having a computer then it helps to have a chair on wheels and you can decorate the room with a metallic theme or even an electronic theme. Make sure that if you have any electronic components, that they are covered up with a cloth or anything else similar because when you do this, you can prevent them from getting dusty, which is always a problem when you’ve just converted your garage.
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Guest Room
Do you have relatives who continually visit? Maybe you like to host but you just don’t have enough space to have a lot of people over. If you want to avoid all of this then it is a good idea for you to convert the garage into a guest room. When you have a guest room, you essentially have a room ready if something should happen. For example, if the snow gets bad and one of your relatives have to stay over then you have an option for them and you don’t have to have a lot of furniture either. All you really have to do is have a TV and some basic furniture. You can even have some blankets out there instead of getting the whole garage insulated, and this is a great way for you to save some money.
Office
If you are self-employed or if you run your own business then you will understand how hard it can be to get your head down when you have kids who are running around all of the time. If you want to avoid this then it is a good idea to have your own office. When you do have your home office, you’ll soon find that you have a space to keep all of your equipment organised and you can even have the Wi-Fi router in there so you can always have a good connection. Consider setting up a printer, having a mini-fridge that is stocked full of beverages and anything else that will help you to relax. It’s not uncommon for people to have decanters full of whisky in their home-office as well, so make sure that you go all-out and really make that space your own. This is a brilliant way for you to make sure that you are always meeting those deadlines and you’d be surprised at how affordable it is for you to transform your garage into a workable and livable space.
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