How To Design Your Garage

So, you have this great, massive space in your house. Maybe it’s a detached garage, maybe it’s an apartment with a basement or an in-law suite that has its own separate entrance. Whatever the case may be, you now have this great place to store all of your things and keep them organized. But wait…you don’t know how to use that space yet! What are some ideas for how you can use this space? Most likely, it’s a little small at the moment and there just isn’t enough of it to really make it feel like a functional part of your home.

You could get some wall storage units or even invest in some shelving if you have the money for that kind of thing. However, what if you had more than enough space?

What if you designed your own garage from scratch? There are so many different possibilities when designing a new garage from the ground up instead of just investing in something that will grow with your needs as time goes on. Here are some tips for designing your very own awesome new garage.

 

Create A Central Area

This is the most important part of your new garage. This is where you'll organize everything that needs to be in one easy-to-find place, like your lawn mower or a basketball hoop. You can leave this area open, or you could enclose it with cabinets.

 

Decide On How You’ll Use The Space

This is the most important part of planning your garage. You need to decide how much space you’ll have and what you’ll use it for. For example, if you have a car, do you want to store things in the garage because the weather outside is awful? If so, will you need to store that stuff inside or outside? Maybe it makes more sense for you to keep them outside since it will be easier for you to access them when necessary. Maybe your garage is small so you don’t really need much storage. There are so many different possibilities that come with designing your garage from scratch!

 

Think About What Comes With Your Purchase

When you are buying a garage, make sure to pay attention to the materials that come with it. Building your own garage is going to cost more than just investing in something new, so make sure you’re getting exactly what you need and nothing more. It’s also important to think about whether or not this space will be used for storage or for an actual garage. If you want it to be a storage space, make sure the walls are sturdy enough so that the items inside can withstand winds of up to 110 miles per hour. The best material would be wood because it’s very durable and won’t warp or rot like other types of building material. It also holds paint well and can easily be stained with one coat of paint. If you want your garage to serve as a separate space for cars, then make sure the walls are made out of metal because it will hold up better in terms of rusting and corrosion. A metal wall will also provide some insulation which will help keep your car cooler on those hot summer days when running the air conditioner all day long might not be practical. If you plan on renting out your garage to someone else, then think about how much time they spend there. If they have limited space, then they might not be able to store as many things in their small area as someone who has plenty of room at their disposal.

 

Don’t Forget About Your Future Self

One of the most important things you need to do when designing your garage is consider your future self. How will your garage change as you age? Will you want to add more shelving or storage units? Will your garage be able to accommodate a growing family in the future? Keep these things in mind and make sure they’re taken into consideration when planning out your garage.

 

Go For Comfort

You don’t have to do this with every space in your home, but designing the garage does offer a chance for more comfort than most of your other spaces. First, you want to make sure that it feels like a true garage. This means not just having tools hanging on the walls but also including some kind of shelving or storage units. If you are looking to include shelving, then it’s important that they are the right size and shape so that you can store your things properly without them taking up too much space in the center of the room. Shelves should also have sturdy support beams to protect items from falling off of them. Next, you want to add in areas where you can relax and sit down. A comfortable spot for reading is always welcome on any space, and when designs for garages are done well enough, there is usually a place where you can take a seat and read or even just enjoy being somewhere cozy and quiet. If you already have a couch or chair in your existing garage, then adding additional seating will be easy (just make sure there is enough room). It’s nice to give yourself a little break sometimes anyway! Finally, design your own custom lighting! Garage lighting isn’t as crucial as other parts of the house because cars typically stay inside of them at night, so it’s not needed as much during those hours. 

 

Keep It Secure

The first thing that you need to do is make sure that your garage is secure. You don’t want thieves or vandals stealing your things, so make sure that you have some solid doors and some good locks on them.

 

Use Storage Solutions As Accent Pieces

Storage units are a great way to accentuate your garage or any other room in your house. If you want to use storage units as part of your design, make sure that they have a lot of color and pattern. For example, if you’re going with a modern look, then maybe consider using some dark wood to set off the white shelving unit. If you’re going for more of a traditional feel, then get some shelves that have brick stonework on them or some shelving units made from reclaimed wood. It’s important to remember that this is not just an accent piece; these are functional pieces that hold all of your things! You can also add decorative elements like vases or candles in certain spots to add an extra touch of color and style.

 

Wrapping Up

Designing your own garage is like designing your whole new house. You’re going to want to think about how you want to use the space and what sort of gear you need to store or work with in that space. What kind of lighting are you going to put in? What kind of floor will you put down? How much natural light do you need? All of these things should be considered because the garage is a major component of the design. The more thought you put into it, the more success you will have when trying to create something amazing for your home.