When most people think of a garage, they think of a place to store their vehicle or a spot to house random things that aren’t used often (or to be honest – at all. KonMari that stuff!). But garages can be so much more than that. A multipurpose garage is an excellent way to organize your tools, create a work environment, and take advantage of the extra space.
Depending on what matters to you most, you can personalize your garage in any way you want. As a result, you can make the most of the space and at the same time, design it in a way that fits your personality and storage needs. So what does a multipurpose garage look like for you?
Here are a few ideas to help you brainstorm ways to transform your garage into a multipurpose space.
Extra Storage
Other than using it to keep your car safe, you can use your garage to store things you may not have room for inside. But instead of haphazardly throwing things in the garage, you can organize them in a systematic way, which will create order and allow you to easily find what you’re looking for.
If floor space is limited in your garage, you can use your walls to store items. For example, you can install shelves for storing larger items or hooks for hanging tools. This will create significantly more room, especially if you have two vehicles taking up real estate in your garage.
If you have too many items to fit on shelves or on the wall, there are a ton of overhead storage racks that can help keep down the clutter.
Creative Space
You can use your garage as a place to do creative work, such as painting, woodworking, etc. This keeps the mess confined to a space designed for it, rather than in the house. To create more floor space for projects, consider investing in a mobile workbench. Then you can push your workbench into a corner or out into the driveway when you need to, which in turn gives you more workspace.
Entertainment Center
If you’ve got the extra space and you love entertaining guests, you can turn your garage into an entertainment center. You can finish the floor with epoxy and add a couch, a rug and your old TV (this is your excuse to upgrade the living room’s!). You can even add an arcade or a bar cart. Just move the car outside while your guests are over, and enjoy watching the game while you fire up the grill.
Home Gym
If you don’t have a dedicated room in your house for your fitness equipment, your garage may be the solution. If your garage is spacious, designate a spot for your treadmill, elliptical, weights and other equipment. To make it feel more like a gym, add a locker to store your smaller items, hang a mirror to check your form, and spur yourself on with your favorite cheesy motivational poster.
At Craftmark Homes, we strive to help future homeowners realize their dreams. For more tips on transforming your garage or finding the home of your dreams, don’t hesitate to contact us today.