The garage is the least used bit of the home. That’s a mistake. It can be a great place for you to just get away from the stress of everyday life and take some time to relax for yourself. Garages have always had the reputation of being ‘man caves,’ but democratize your garage and use it however you want to! Here’s how to easily transform your garage into your little place to escape; Let’s explore the article below for some extraordinary tips.
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Decide what sort of style would most suit the garage space. If you’re feeling up to it, you should do some sketches of the garage as it currently is and see what stands out. You should have a good idea of which areas have enough space for your TV or stereo system, and if you don’t live in a particularly good climate you should also consider heating or air-conditioning units. Don’t worry about the clutter when you do your sketch – if you have a lot of important things you don’t want to throw away, you can always install heavy duty garage shelving for storage space at one end of the garage, leaving lots of space free for you to chill.
Keeping the Atmosphere
Personalization is the most fun bit about building your own special place, so we’ll leave that up to you. Make sure you create an atmosphere that reflects your individuality, and above all your interests. Don’t even worry about if your friends will enjoy it – if you do, they probably will too. What you do need to think about, however, is the more practical elements of the atmosphere. Check the garage walls – you might need to insulate them and install a small heating and cooling unit if it’s not vented to the home units. Keep in mind that garage lights are normally horrible, so you should plan how you’re going to get enough light into your space without it being from those bright white jarring florescent tubes.
Plan a colour scheme, as it’s more than likely that you’ll need to give the whole area a lick of paint. You can ensure that every piece of furniture etc. suits the colour scheme, but hey – it’s your place you can design it however you want.
Neon signs are also a great way to design your workstation, you can check the Neon Mama website, they have plenty of beautiful and unique designs to make your garage look distinctive and eye catching.
What you should do is become familiar with the studs behind the drywall, as you may be able to hang things like dart boards or paintings on them.
As concrete is the standard floor for garages, you might want to look into installing a carpet or even floor boards. These will be much needed in winter, but if you like the rustic feel that a concrete floor gives you can paint it an insulating colour (or a white, light colour if you want it to be more of a summer pad).
When you’re planning your furnishings, thrift stores can be your friend. You may want to avoid getting things like fridges from thrift stores, but comfortable seating, maybe some decorations and even things like cups, cutlery and crockery can be found in thrift shops.
The most important thing you should do to transform your garage is take your time to make it about you. It’s a great project you’re undertaking, and you should take the time to enjoy the process. Who knows, maybe when it’s done you’ll want to help a friend do theirs – it can be quite an addictive feeling of satisfaction!
