When renovating your garage, you will stick with the basics. This could come in the form of a new paint color for the walls, resurfaced concrete flooring, or motion sensor lighting. If this is all you are interested in, great! Enjoy the fresh space for storage and parking your cars. However, if you don’t need the traditional garage, you may be considering a full remodel to convert it into something different.
Before you take on the challenge of making it a more livable space, understand that you should be working with permitted professionals who are experienced in Austin remodeling. Otherwise, you may run into problems. Once you have found a design-build company, let your imagination shine. Here are some of the options for garage transformations that could better suit your lifestyle.
Kids’ Playroom
Have a place to put all of the toys, books, and electronics that your children use. That way, it won’t be sprawled all over your living room or their bedroom. No more stepping on tiny, painful pieces! While you can still keep fun items in the main house, this gives your kids free rein to let their imaginations shine. If they are old enough to tell you what they want, consider even letting them help design the space.
Workshop
Your garage is the perfect size to execute your creative skills. Whether you are a photographer or a woodworker, you can enjoy a room dedicated to your personal craft. Get a desk or bench, and install shelving and storage space. Much like with the playroom, you can get the clutter out of the house with an Austin remodeling. Use stylish solutions and lighting to bring your workshop to life.
Home Office
Did your house not come with an office? Your garage may be the answer to your remote worker prayers. Since the pandemic, so many jobs have been able to shift into the digital landscape. If you live with others, having an office separated from the house could give you the quiet you crave. Work with an interior designer to make it a comfortable place to attend Zoom meetings and complete reports.
Cinema
For when your family members are hogging the TV in the living room, head to the garage theater! You don’t have to do a whole Austin remodeling project inside of your home to make one. There is plenty enough room in the garage to put a big screen and some reclining chairs. Make sure to install sound equipment to provide you with that real cinema experience.
Dining Space
Create a new room to have nice meals with your family and friends. Set up a nice table and chairs, and enough storage space to hold your dishes and utensils. You can keep the door open to enjoy the outdoors while in the comfort of the shade. This is a great option for homeowners that love to entertain but don’t have a big enough yard to build a deck.
Apartment
Consider working with a contractor and custom stair experts to add an extra level to your garage to turn it into an accessory dwelling unit (ADU). Next time your extended family comes to visit, they won’t have to stay at a hotel or take over one of your beds. Or, if they are staying for a longer-term, they have a comfortable place to call their own. ADUs have become a popular choice in Austin remodeling, with City Council members recently discussing loosening restrictions on them.
Garden Room
Do you have a green thumb? A garage can provide you with a controlled environment to grow all the plants your heart desires. Start your own herb garden so you can add freshness to your meals without having to go to the grocery store. Flip the space into an indoor-outdoor room so that your plants can receive regular sunshine. Your eco-friendly elements don’t need to solely be located inside the main house.
Gym
No longer will you be able to make excuses about not going to the gym. Instead, it’ll be within walking distance from your bedroom. Plus, you will get to use the equipment you want, when you want it, as opposed to waiting for someone to get off. For those that love to blare their music while working out, invest in soundproofing, for the sake of your neighbors.
Bat City Builders is an expert in garage construction. Not only can we do conversions, but we also do entire builds. With every project we take on, we aim to give you what you’ve been dreaming of. After all, your house shouldn’t just be a house… It should be a home. Let’s talk about how Bat City Builders can fulfill all of your Austin remodeling expectations.
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