We’re seeing the modern home evolve, and spaces are taking on new meanings for homeowners. The garage is no exception. Homeowners are transforming their dull, boring garages into functional areas unique to their needs and wants. These are a few creative uses for your garage.
Game Room
Families who love competing are transforming their garages into decked-out game rooms for everyone to enjoy—card tables, pool tables, foosball, even your favorite arcade games. Adorn the walls with game-themed posters, soft area rugs, and other fun artwork. The addition of personal touches will create a comfortable and cozy atmosphere for the entire neighborhood.
Home Offices
Since more and more people are working from home, transforming the garage into a home office has become vital. It creates a separate space for those who don’t have a spare room or basement to turn into an office. It also provides that much-needed separation of work and home life.
Home Theater
Does your family love the movies but also love the comforts of home? Then this suggestion for a creative use for your garage is for you. All you need to purchase is exceptionally comfortable theater chairs or a cozy oversized couch, a popcorn machine, a projector, and a giant screen. Or you can paint a wall white as a space to project movies. Create the ultimate movie-watching experience right in your garage!
Work Out Area
Create a home gym unique to your needs right at home. Sometimes, getting to the gym is half the battle. Make it easier on yourself and eliminate the excuses by making the workout equipment only steps away. You control what equipment you need—whether it’s weights, boxing, a treadmill, or a bicycle. It’s all in your hands.
Arts and Crafts Room
The garage is the perfect space for creating an area to hold all your arts and crafts. There’s no need to clean up the mess after an afternoon of painting or sculpting. You’ll have a designated space for your hobbies and a safe space for the kids to create messes without worry.
The garage is an area away from the hustle and bustle of the home. It will provide you with a quiet space for creativity to flow.
If you live in a climate where it’s not warm all year round, you’ll need to take precautions to ensure you can use the garage all year long. Adding insulation is the first step to keeping it warm during the winter and cool during the summer, among other benefits.
Susie Young Baxter, CEO, has published PanoramaNOW Magazine for 31 years. Her hobbies are Camping, Boating, Hiking, Nature, Gardening and Outdoor Activities. She is an Artist, Graphic Designer, an Avid Seamstress, Dabbles in Homemade Crafts and Landscaping. Since her Father was a Health Teacher, she also likes homeopathic Health Solutions. Since blogging started over 10 years ago, PanoramaNow has been added to Newsbreak – a national news affiliate.
