How to Make The Most Out of Your Garage Space

In its most basic application, a garage is meant to be used to store your car at the end of the day. It can often be overlooked and just considered a random add-on to your home. But it can be so much more than this and with a little time and effort, you could adapt it into a new entertainment area, a space for DIY or an organised storage space.

At Thoroughbred Industrial Doors, we’ll help you put the finishing touches on your garage transformation by providing top quality doors catered to your needs. Read on for a few ways to optimise your garage space and make it into a place you want to spend time in.

Ways to Revamp Your Garage

Office Space

In a post-pandemic world, many find themselves working from home a lot more. Whether you’re a freelancer or just working remotely a few days a week, you’re probably finding yourself spending many hours sitting in the same room to work and unwind. So why not go the extra mile and make your garage into some much-needed office space? This will help separate work life from home life, creating a dedicated space where you can concentrate and try to forget you’re at home.

You may find it harder to find a good space in your home to convert into office space, with it often being quite a commitment to establish; needing a proper desk, a computer/laptop, good Wi-Fi and more. So by converting your underutilised space into an office, you don’t have to worry about wedging a desk into an existing room, focusing instead on creating a space separate from your living areas.

Personal Gym

A gym membership can be a very expensive expense nowadays, so you may benefit from the ever-growing marker of making a home gym in your garage. One of the biggest struggles with going to the gym is actually getting there, with some people who just can’t find the time or energy to leave the house to go to the gym. But this could all change if the gym is in your garage! It’s also perfect if you prefer to exercise in private, without the eyes of other gym members on you.

Making your own personal gym could be as simple as buying a few weights or you could invest in more heavy machinery such as an exercise bike or treadmill. Maybe installing mirrors along one wall so you can examine your form? A yoga mat and a speaker could let you work out to a range of activities, from high-intensity Zumba to a more calming yoga workout.

Storage Solutions

You can buy a series of smart storage solutions for your garage, focused on maximising the space and organising your belongings. Ceiling storage is a smart way of utilising a massive amount of space without covering areas of the floor. You could hang bikes from the roof to keep them out of the way or even install shelves onto your ceiling where you can store boxes you may not need access to very regularly.

Another way to maximise space is by installing a tool board on your wall instead of leaving them around. Walls offer untapped potential for storage solutions that many don’t think of, nearly doubling your floor space when it comes to storage. Use a pegboard with a variety of accessories to hang nearly anything on your wall, from the humblest screwdriver to large power tools. If you don’t want a large pegboard, magnetic tool strips are a more subtle way to store tools on walls. Invest in storage solutions that contain alcoves and use a label maker to mark each space, able to easily see what is being stored in each section to cut down on rummaging through countless boxes to find what you are looking for.

Entertainment Room

A new space to relax and unwind might be the perfect option for your garage space. This could be in the form of a new TV room, where you can relax and watch television or play video games in a different space if your other lounge space is currently occupied. You could put some sofas in, a poker table or even a home bar for whatever you’re interested in.

Maybe you want a dedicated place for kids to play, filled with games and toys they enjoy so they can have a great time while you relax in the main house. Install a TV and a table tennis table for a space for teenagers to hang out in, letting you keep your eye on them while keeping the distance they so commonly crave. You could even go all out and make your garage into a cinema. Find the biggest TV you can on one wall or maybe even a projector for a retro vibe. Add some reclining chairs and plenty of snacks for a perfect theatre experience without even having to leave the house.

Workshop

Is the garden shed just not cutting it anymore when it comes to DIY? Consider converting your garage or an area of it into a workshop. Find a workbench that suits whatever needs you have, whether you need plenty of surface area for large projects or space underneath to store vital materials. If your garage is small or you’re looking to maximise space, a fold-down workbench is a perfect solution to provide you with an area to do DIY projects while leaving space for other functions.

New Lighting and Insulation

For any one of these above options, it is important to invest properly in new lighting and insulation. Most garages don’t have access to natural light, so you should consider new lighting options to suit your function. If you have the option, installing a large window could be the perfect way to flood your new space in natural light. This will also be highly beneficial in the summer to let air into the garage, which can become hot during these months. If you’re using the garage for DIY or workspace, you want to make sure the space is properly lit, meaning you won’t have to strain your eyes when hard at work. You could consider installing motion sensor lights or brighter bulbs to illuminate your space effectively.

Insulation will be key if you are planning on spending a lot of time in your new space. In the winter, garages are prone to become very cold due to the way they’re built so you’ll want to make sure you don’t need to wear five layers just to sit in there. It can be added to your walls, floors, doors and roof depending on your requirements. Also, consider having a radiator installed for extra heating in the winter.

Floors

In the same vein as lighting and insulation, a new floor will drastically change your property depending on what you want to do with it. You might want a soft, springy floor for your personal gym, or sleek, professional wood for an office space. A nice carpet would be perfect for entertainment purposes while epoxy works well in a workshop. Matching the floor to the rest of the room will put the finishing touches on your transformation.

Upgrade Your Garage Door

Converting your garage into a space you’d love to spend time in means nothing if the entrance to it is drab and old. At Thoroughbred Industrial Doors Ltd we design the perfect solution for your needs, then supply and install your new door to make the process easy for you. We offer many products, ranging from electric to roller garage doors, in over 40 colours and materials, so you can find the perfect solution to fit your style and needs.

To protect your new space we offer the best in modern locking technology and a range of security options for whatever your needs, from a simple padlock to electronic locking. All our doors are custom made to fit the specifications of your space, meaning no damage to your property through adapting existing brickwork to fit the door.

We also offer repair and maintenance services with a 24/7 emergency call out, meaning any issues you may have with your doors will be solved quickly and without inconvenience to you. Our team of technicians will diagnose the exact issue and repair it immediately if possible, or strive to source needed replacement parts as quickly as possible. By scheduling routine maintenance, you can stop potential problems before they become major issues and make sure your doors are running as efficiently as possible.

Get in Touch Today!

Give us a call on 01638 718 718 for the Mildenhall area or 01763 250 777 if you live near Royston to find out more about how we can help you revamp your garage today. Our team of trained professionals have over five decades of experience between them to provide you with a bespoke and expert service.

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