6 Ways to Remodel Your Garage!
Whenever our homes start to feel crowded or cramped, it makes us wonder if we need to add more space to our homes or look for a new home.
No matter how much we love our homes, there may come a point in time when we’re running out of storage space or living space. Clutter starts to build up, gym equipment and sports equipment become part of your home decor. There may not be a designated space for when you have to work from home. You don’t have the quiet space you need to enjoy your favorite movie or cheer on your favorite sports team.
As you realize how crowded your home is becoming, it brings on the question if you need to add more space to your home or to move in order to gain the space you need. When most homeowners think about adding more space to their home, they think of doing a room addition. As they look deeper into a room addition, they may come to realize that their home does not have enough space on their lot to add the space they need. However, they don’t always have to add a room addition to gain the space their home needs. They can gain the space they need by converting their garage!
Here are a few ideas on what you can do when you decide to convert your garage.
Larger Mudroom and Laundry Room: Having a large laundry room with a mudroom is a HUGE bonus to your home. When the kids come home from their sports practices or your husband comes home from his hunting and fishing trip, you now have a designated space to leave the muddy boots and stinky uniforms behind. The extra laundry space will now make folding a breeze!
Man Cave: Now ladies, I know we like to think that we deserve all the special attention since we’re the ones who take care of the home but sometimes our husbands deserve some attention too. So wives, let's dote on our husbands and treat them to a space of their own. A garage loft will allow your husband to have the man cave of his dreams and fill it with all his hunting and fishing trophies, sports memorabilia, and the best billiards games. And best of all ladies, you won’t have to see it in your space!
Home Gym: Health and fitness have become a very important aspect of today’s culture. But the cost of having a gym membership can add up which makes for the perfect excuse to install a home gym in your garage loft! You can add equipment that is tailored to your fitness needs.
Home Office: Working from home can be both comforting yet challenging at the same time. Not having a designated space to work and concentrate can become very frustrating, especially if you have children or pets causing distractions. You can easily turn the unused space in your garage into a large home office with plenty of room for you to operate in. Having a designated home office will allow you to have the peace of mind you need to concentrate on your work.
Extra Bedroom: The idea of converting your garage into a guest suite or a second primary suite may sound strange but it has so many benefits! If you create a second primary suite, it allows couples or elderly family members to be on the first floor which makes aging in place easier. If you create a guest suite, it allows guests to have a separate entrance into your home and keep a sense of privacy.
Extra Living Area: Some of the new construction homes don’t have a family room, meaning families don’t have as many places to hang out with each other. That’s why some homeowners are transforming their garage into a second family room. This allows everyone in the household to have their own space to relax in.
Media Room: A garage makes for an ideal space to set up a media room. You can easily set up a home theater with a few lounge chairs, a popcorn machine, a candy bar, and an easy to install projector and screen. You could also put a few billiard games like a hockey table or pool table to turn your garage into the ultimate hang out spot.
Call our team at 210-680-5626 to schedule your free consultation with Keith on how we can convert your garage!
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