Are you interested in renovating your garage to maximize the space that it has to offer? Do you want to improve the value of your property by investing in your garage? If so, then you need to consider different garage designs to instill in it.
Doing so can help you get the most out of your entire home. Rather than being a place you store your car(s), you can use your garage for so much more. It can fuel your hobbies, save space, and so on.
See below for several garage design ideas that you should consider when you renovate yours.
1. Invest in Polyurea Floors
If you’re looking to make your new garage as durable as possible, then you’ll want to find a garage floor coating that’s stronger than epoxy.
Even though epoxy is mainstream, it’s known for becoming extremely yellow and faded over the years, due to exposure to ultraviolet sun rays. In only a few years, your garage floor will look old and worn-out, lessening the value of your home.
Instead of following the crowd, invest in a stronger garage floor coating by installing polyurea floors. Not only does it last longer and keep its youth, but it’s also extremely efficient to install.
Polyurea cures extremely quickly. This means that you’ll be able to use your garage again much quicker. You’ll also avoid bubbles in the coating since the material cures faster than the bubbles can form.
More importantly, our polyurea floor coatings are extremely durable. They’re resistant to common garage damage such as:
- Stains
- Scratches
- Scrapes
- Scorching Hot Temperatures
- Brutally Cold Temperatures
- Common Chemical Erosion
No matter what you plan to do with your garage, the floor coating has to remain a top priority. Otherwise, your renovations will sour with age as the flooring yellows and damages.
2. Minimalist Design
Sometimes the best garages are the ones with the least in them. While it’s never a bad idea to maximize a garage to your interests, studies show that our passions change and evolve.
For that reason, it might not make sense for you to build a workshop in your garage if you’re just fueling a hobby. You might not get as much use of it as you were hoping, and your entire investment will go to waste.
Not to mention that if you redesign the garage in your interests, it might not be as attractive to interested buyers down the line. Just because you want a woodshop in your garage doesn’t mean your buyers will.
If you’re planning to sell your home one day, then decide to go minimalist with your garage. Stick to neutral colors such as black, white, and gray. Install a basic level of shelving on one wall. Hang your items instead of setting them on the floor.
For example, instead of letting your bikes lean up against the wall, hang them on the wall in an organized fashion. This will help keep a relaxing and aesthetically-pleasing balance to your space.
3. Replace the Garage Door
Did you know that the modern garage door can last up to 30 years? Even though your garage door has the capability to last for three decades, you might consider replacing it once it starts to look worse for the wear.
Not many homeowners realize the number of choices that they have when choosing their next garage doors. There are several different types of garage doors that you have to choose from. You can choose from ones such as:
- Canopy Garage Doors
- Side Sliding Doors
- Roll-Up Doors
- Sectional Garage Doors
- Retractable Garage Doors
- Side-Hinged Doors
These garaged doors can add significant value to your home. Interested buyers will see the unique garage door as an added amenity. Find one that matches the space and new floor coating to achieve a perfect combination.
4. Add Insulation
Granted, this isn’t a sexy design choice. However, if you’re planning to turn your garage into a hangout spot, you have to install more insulation.
Typically, garages are built with a cost-saving approach. Contractors build them with as few materials as possible to appease their buyers. What’s the first thing they sacrifice to save costs? The insulation in the walls.
If you’re uncomfortable with adding insulation yourself (or you just don’t want to), consider hiring a service to do so. This can help you turn your garage into a year-round workshop, man cave, living space, gaming room, and so on.
5. Invest in More Storage
Why lie to yourself? No matter what you turn your garage into, you will always use its extra room to store things you don’t have room for in the house.
If you invest in cabinetry and storage ahead of time, then you can provide yourself with said storage space and still have a clean garage. You don’t need to sacrifice one for the other.
Think about the ways you use your garage currently. It’s unlikely that those habits change because of a few renovations. Find a few cost-efficient storage shelves to place along the walls of the garage.
Factor in These Garage Designs to Your Home
Now that you have seen a few ideas for different garage designs you should incorporate into your home, be sure to use them effectively.
Be sure to read this article for an in-depth guide on what you should and should not do to add value to your home.
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