Garage Remodeling Ideas
Remodeling a garage can seem intimidating and even though it is stressful, it can be fun as well. Choosing to make it look less like a garage and more like a home gym, or creating a mini movie theater are great ways to remodel a garage. By remodeling your garage you can increase the square footage of your home and create a bonus room.
Game Room
Turning a garage into a game room is quite simple. The first step is cleaning out the garage by removing stains, dirt and grease from the floor and walls. Once the floors are clean, seal the cracks in the floor and also the cracks around the garage door and windows. To disguise the garage door, you can hang drapes or fabric to hide it. Painting the walls, laying down carpets and hanging accessories will make the room feel even more comfortable. To make it a true game room, try adding a ping pong or foosball table. If into video gaming, add a couch, comfortable chairs and TV with game system attached.
Media Room
Media rooms require a little bit more work than a game room. Getting rid of the garage door entirely and sealing it off are the best ways to start this remodel. Adding windows in the garage door walls will bring in natural light and make the room much more comfortable. Drapes, pictures and carpets will add to the comfortability of the room. To make a media room a TV, DVD player or projector and a home theater system are needed. Finally, making the room noise-proof means the family can enjoy movies any time of the day.
Art Studio
A garage door may be left if making the room an art studio, but windows will have to be added in order to bring in natural light. A garage will have more than enough room for an easel and drafting tables. Carpet or throw rugs can be added to the space to make it more comfortable, but you will not expensive flooring as it may get damaged by paint or clay. Including a TV and/or stereo may make the room more comfortable to spend time in.
Home Gym
A home gym is a perfect way to use garage space. Bringing in a treadmill, elliptical trainer, weights and a weight bench will create a fitness oasis in your home. It will be best to lay down rubber mats, as this will be easier to stretch and lift weights on. A TV and/or stereo is essential, to prevent boredom while working out. No windows are needed, and the garage door can stay in place for this type of remodel.