5 Tips And Tricks For Redesigning Your Garage
If you’re interested in remodelling your garage this year, you’ll find these tips and tricks to come in handy.
13/08/2021
In many homes today, the garage is more than just a space to park a car, motorbike, or bicycle. For many, it has other purposes like an extra storage area or a mini man cave, to name a few. For households with many family members but limited pantry space on the main house, a part of their garage is also used to hold items such as dry goods, extra supplies, or laundry agents that don’t have to be inside. Whatever the purpose is, if you’re looking at your garage today, you should be able to maximize it.
If not, then you may want to consider giving your garage a redesign, either by doing it yourself or through Presto Garage Renovation or other local contractors in your area. Depending on its current situation, this doesn’t mean having to go through a major re-work. The extent of your project depends on its condition. That way, you have this extension of your home that’s truly useful.
If you’re interested in remodelling your garage this year, you’ll find these tips and tricks to come in handy:
1. Add Some Vertical Storage
Especially if you have a small garage, you can always maximize its storage ability by adding vertical storage. This can be anything from open shelves to closed ones, whatever it is you fancy. If you value ease of reach and visibility more, then open shelves are your best bet. If you prefer a sleeker and more organized look, then you can hide any visual clutter with closed shelves.
The key to avoiding confusion or getting lost in your garage is to put frequently used items at eye level or an arm’s reach. You can utilize the top-most shelves for seasonal décor and items, then label each cabinet, so each has its designated position.
2. Create A Mudroom
If you go inside your house by using your garage door, then it’s just fitting to have a mudroom by the doorway. This refers to the space where the family can sit and remove their dirty shoes. That way, you won’t have to bring your footwear inside your home.
This mudroom can also be where you drop dirty clothing, umbrellas, bags, and other items, so all you have to do is carry a basket to your laundry area where you first give those items a good rinse before bringing them inside your home.
3. Have Some New Garage Flooring
When was the last time you’ve given your garage flooring some thought? If your garage has now become an extra entertaining space as well, then all the more should you have to give your garage floor some love. It's as easy as replacing any old and worn-out tiles or floors with new ones or opting for garage flooring that’s easier to clean and maintain.
4. Upgrade Your Garage Door
Now here’s a redesign project that also affects your home’s exterior. You may have a garage door looking too old and outdated. If there’s just one major change you can create at the moment, then this should be your garage door. You have to make sure your door isn’t hurting your home’s curb appeal. Otherwise, no matter how beautiful your home’s exterior may be, if the garage door doesn’t have any appeal at all, then you’re just hurting its resale value.
If you have the budget for it, now’s also a good time to make your garage more accessible through a remote. This means upgrading your old, manual garage door to an automated one. Not only is this more convenient, especially if you have kids, but it’s safe as well. An automated garage door cuts the need for you to have to go down your car, and back again, just to open the door.
5. Create An Extra Entertaining Space
This tip applies if you have a huge garage and there’s a lot of extra space. Don’t waste the square footage you have. Rather than use your garage only for your car, why not convert those extra spaces for more entertainment? You can have a gym or a dining and drinking space. It's your call as to what you think you can make the most of.
Conclusion
There are many ways you can make your garage look and feel a lot more liveable. This doesn’t have to be a cramped, damp, and ugly space where you can’t do anything productive. Worse, you may even fear parking your car as there just seems to be a lot of clutter everywhere, and you’re drowning in a sea of things. If you’re unsure where to start, you can’t go wrong with the tips above.