Turning your garage into a room that makes you proud is no mean feat. It takes time and is enormously challenging. You have to do a lot of moving and decluttering. However, with the right approach, anything’s possible. We’ve come up with 6 steps that help you turn your garage into a more enjoyable room. Here’s how to make it aesthetically pleasing for everyone, not just select members of your family.
By Team Savant
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Get Rid Of Everything You Don’t Need
If you have a shed, then there’s not much reason for keeping tools and other unsightly objects in the garage. Moving them out of the way can be an excellent way to free up space and enable you to define your vision for the room.
You could also get rid of stuff with a cage van. Hiring a waste disposal team to come to your home and collect garage-related belongings you no longer need solves the problem quickly and efficiently.
Define What You’ll Do In The Room
Once you’ve done that, you’ll also want to define the room’s purpose. It could be anything from a man cave to a guest bedroom.
If you want to transform your garage, avoid the temptation to believe it will sort itself out. It won’t. Once it has a reason for existing, it will become far easier to design and manage the space.
Zone The Space
Once you’ve done that, it’s a good idea to zone the space, determining what will go where. It could remain a functional room, but you could also transform it into a basement-like area for gaming or lounging.
Zoning will give you an idea of how much wiggle room you have. You can then use this information to make the best possible use of the space.
Add Lighting
Garage lighting is usually a single fluorescent light on the ceiling. It does the job but it isn’t particularly bright or attractive.
Therefore, think about how you might improve it. Adding LED spotlights could help you focus more on any DIY projects (and be able to see the tiniest details) or you might want something more relaxing, such as sconces or recessed lighting.
Ultimately, the lighting you choose should reflect the garage’s purpose. Brighter lights are more suitable for practical applications while dimmer ones are superior for relaxation.
Install Insulation
Adding insulation to your garage is another excellent way to make it more acceptable. Architects typically build them without any, so adding materials can keep the room warmer and make it feel similar to the rest of the home.
Installing insulation is quick and cost-effective. Usually, you can do it in a day or two. It’ll make the garage warmer (encouraging people to use it).
At the same time, you’ll want to think about heating and air conditioning. Will the garage be prone to getting too hot in the summer or cold in the winter?
Lay The Flooring
The final step is to lay the flooring. Putting down something that complements the room can be an excellent strategy and brings it in line with the rest of your property.