Most commonly when purchasing a property with a garage, you are going to use it for storage. You are going to see it being used for storage and assume this is what it should be used for. This may be surprising for some, but a garage does not only need to be used for storage it can have many other purposes. So, what else can garages be used for and how can we make the most out of the space?
Indoor Gym
An alternative use for your garage space is turning this into an indoor gym. The easiest way to do this is by thinking about insulation and flooring. By improving the warmth in your garage and the flooring, it will make it an area you want to go. You may also wish to install floor-length mirrors so you can monitor your progress and how to improve your workouts. To make an effective indoor home gym, you will also need to invest in gym equipment. You want to think about what you want to improve fitness-wise and choose equipment from there. Growing your gym equipment over time is ideal as these can be expensive to purchase.
Home Office
Another alternative use for your garage space is a home office. This is perfect nowadays when people are working from home more, or are working hybrid between a work office and their home. By having an office set up in your home you are more likely to be productive in with your time when working from home. For a home office, you are going to want a desk, and an office chair, as well as good insulation, and hardwearing flooring.
Car Storage
People tend to use their garage for storing boxes and other household items that they do not have space for inside like tools. But garages were actually created for storing your car and protecting them from weather damage. So, why not go back to why garages were created and use them for car storage instead of smaller items?
Multi-Purpose Garage
Finally, it is possible for you to have your garage as somewhere that is multi-purpose. If you are not keen on losing your entire garage as you do still need some storage space for your tools, a multi-purpose garage will be good for you. To achieve a multi-purpose garage you will want to invest in a part conversion. This involves splitting the room into two separate areas that can both have different purposes. One area can still be used for storage and the other can be used for a home office, indoor gym or craft room.
There are so many uses that your garage can have. It doesn’t need to be just used for storage. However, there are options for you if you want to have your garage have multiple purposes. But we shouldn’t forget the reason why properties have garages, it may be worthwhile to go back to storing our cars in our garages to prevent break-ins and weather damage.