For most of us, a garage is simply a place to
throw all the things that don’t fit in the house. But, how many people actually
park their car in the garage rather than on the drive?
Well, no matter what you use your garage for, one
thing is probably for sure; you don’t take as much care of it as your actual
home. But that doesn’t mean you can’t.
To help you make your garage as beautiful and
pristine as your home, we’re sharing seven upgrades to consider.
Declutter and organize
As with any project, the first step is to declutter. When
was the last time you used any of the things you actually store in the garage?
Most of it will be ‘out of sight, out of mind', so you can guarantee there’ll
be more than a few bin bags available to get rid of.
Once that’s done, you can use easy to install
shelving to make more floor space for parking the car or creating a home gym.
Fitted cabinets
While smaller items might be okay to place on
shelving, heavier or larger items will need a little more support. Fitted or
free-standing cabinets are a great option for tools and dangerous equipment
that can’t get into the wrong hands. In addition, cabinets can be moved around
as and when are needed, making your garage space a flexible area that can be
used for all sorts of activities.
Install a new garage door
You’d be surprised how a new door can totally
transform your garage space – from the inside and out. Wooden garage doors have a sophisticated
style and add huge curb appeal if you are looking to
sell in the future. A door upgrade will not only create a great first
impression for guests or potential buyers, but it might just make you think
more positively about your extra space.
Add insulation
By adding insulation to your garage, you can
immediately add usability to the space that you didn’t have before. In
addition, insulation makes it easier to use the space all year round – whether
that’s for tinkering with an old car or practicing yoga. Insulation is always a
good idea for reducing energy bills, too.
Get new flooring
The floor of your garage doesn’t just have to be
dusty concrete. If you think you’d like to use the garage for extra space
rather than to park your car, you could even look at vinyl or laminate. That
way, the space will be much easier to keep clean.
Double up the space
If you do want to use the garage for a car,
investing in a car lift could help you double the amount of space you can use.
You should then be able to use the garage for not just one car, but two. This
is also a great idea for anyone who has a hobby car, as it will reduce storage
costs for the additional vehicle.
Update the interior door
If you have a door into the garage that’s
connected to the house or a side door from the garden, you could also upgrade
this. Alternatively, if you don’t have either of these, why not create a new
door to make accessing the space easier?
Your dream home deserves a dream garage to match.