Garages. They are big spaces and ideal for storing your motor vehicle of choice. If you are happy for your car or bike to live on the driveway, you have a space that could be adapted for a different use. Yes, they are good storage, but with a little thought, you could make something spectacular.
Renovating a Garage
The great thing about your garage is that the structure is already built. You’re not extending your home from scratch, and this is a considerable cost saver. Also, you should not have to obtain certificates or permission to build, although you may want to check this out.
As such, you only have to concentrate on the interior, and the chances are it will have power already. After heating the garage, you may have to drywall and lay a floor and possibly increase the lighting.
This is all relatively easy to do and low cost, and if you bring in professionals, you can create amazing spaces quickly.
Here are ideas for you to get your creative juices flowing in overdrive.
1. Movie Room
A movie room or home cinema is the perfect option for a garage conversion. Most garages lend themselves well to big screens and have space for seating, which can be both intimate and cozy or you can go for a full cinema option.
You may want to invest in a great sound system and blackout curtains.
2. Game Room
Whatever your passion, you can utilize your garage for a space where you can kick back and have fun. Pool tables, darts, table tennis, air hockey… the list of games you can put into a garage is endless. This makes for good social gatherings, family time, and you time. Most garages can facilitate at least one major game and other gems such as pinball machines.
3. Casino
If games of chance are your thing, why not put in a few casino tables and slot machines, and recreate the Vegas feel in your garage. You may want to check out an online casino to see what games are popular and to get ideas for décor.
With a little thought, your casino could give off the gaming vibe. Goes without saying, but you’ll need to install a bar.
4. Home Office
With more of us working from home, having a space that is dedicated for work is becoming essential. A home office will make you more focused, more productive, and you will be able to separate family and work-life more effectively.
As well as making good desk space, you will probably have room to put in a meeting room. This is great if you entertain clients or to hold conference calls over Zoom or Skype. It is also a great space to brainstorm ideas.
5. Gym
Keeping fit is more challenging than it used to be. A combination of busy lives and bad food has impacted our health considerably. As such, building a gym in your garage offers some redress, and it becomes easier to work exercise into your life.
When putting your gym together, think about cardio and strength-building exercises and equip accordingly. If you have a specific hobby such as road cycling or boxing, for example, you can configure your gym with relevant machines and equipment.
With a little creative thought, you can turn your garage into a space you’ve always dreamed about.
