December 13, 2023
Hallways Residential Estate Agents
Maximize your living space
Maximize your living space – According to the RAC, six million garages in the UK are used for additional storage instead of cars, making them one of the most poorly utilised spaces in the home. With additional living space being a top-priority for many house buyers, could you unlock your garage’s potential by turning it into a valuable extra room?
At an average cost of around £20,000, a garage conversion is cheaper and less disruptive than converting a loft or building an extension, as walls and foundations are already in place. You won’t lose any of your garden and you probably don’t need planning permission as most conversions fall under permitted development.
A builder can check the garage out for structural soundness and provide quotes for the build but here are some ideas of how you could transform the new space.
Invest in a utility room
Freeing up space in the kitchen and keeping the noise of the washing machine and mess of laundry out of sight could make a world of difference to how you enjoy your home. You could also combine it with a boot room and a section for all important storage.
Install a home office
Now that working from home is here to stay for many of us, a dedicated workspace has become an essential rather than a luxury. Instead of using the kitchen table, or a corner of the spare bedroom, why not set-up a dedicated office space in the garage? Make sure it has plenty of light by thinking about where windows can be installed and ensure there’s adequate heating for the colder months.
Set up a craft room
The appetite and passion for crafting in Britain has never been greater according to a survey by the Crafts Council. Whether it’s for personal enjoyment or even as part of a craft business, a dedicated space is ideal to work on projects.
Add a home gym
You’ll have no excuse not to go the gym if you install one in your garage. You can include slip-resistant flooring, the equipment you like plus a TV and music system. And think of the gym membership fees you’ll save!
Include a guest room
You’ll have no excuse not to go the gym if you install one in your garage. You can include slip-resistant flooring, the equipment you like plus a TV and music system. And think of the gym membership fees you’ll save!
