Often an afterthought, the garage is usually wasted space in a home. Instead of putting an addition on your home, consider transforming your garage into a usable space.

If your garage is simply a place to put all your stuff that doesn’t fit anywhere else or is just the area for extra freezer space, then you are missing out on a prime opportunity.

Instead, create a space that will add life to it and take some pressure off of other areas of your home.

In this article, I will go over some ideas on how to make better use of your garage space.

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Start with upgrading the space

Before you can plan on what to do with the room, give it a good clean up and upgrade some of the fixtures. 

You should start with a quiet garage door opener from soundproofpanda.com/ to figure out which one is best for your garage. There is nothing that kills a vibe than a loud door opening. If you’re lucky you may even find a garage door that matches your front door.

Then clear out your space and see what you are working with. You may want to swap out some windows and see if the floor needs some TLC.

Make it a play space

When your family starts growing you need way more space. Often, the first thought is to make an addition. If it is not in your budget, try transforming your garage into a play area for your kids.

Because of the uniqueness of the space, you can really get creative. Even adding a swing is a possibility in a garage that you couldn’t do in a spare bedroom. Sandboxes, sensory tables, things like that are all possible now.

Home office

If you work from home, then you can add a few steps onto your commute by making your office in the garage. 

You can take over the entire garage or use just a corner depending on your needs. That opens up the area for other uses so you can really maximize the space.

The office can be as elegant or barebones as you like, but make sure you take the time to plan out the space. You need it to work best for your needs so you actually get use out of it. 

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Home gym

Forget about spending tons of money on a gym membership that is also hard to cancel. You can set up your garage with everything you need for your own personal workout space. 

The best part is that you don’t have to deal with anybody else’s sweat on your machines! 

You have all that space at your disposal. Use the walls for full size mirrors so you can watch your workout technique. The floor can be softened with mats or left as is. 

Spare bedroom

If the walls are insulated, then you can even use it as a spare room for guests. If you live in a touristy area, then renting it out on Airbnb will help you pay your mortgage!