28 Ideas On Functional Garage Designs

It is a good thing to own a garage, especially in this era when the square footage of houses keeps decreasing day by day. The beauty of having a garage is that you are not only compelled to keep your cars but ypu could also put it to use in different ways. In this article, I take you through 28 ideas you can use to redesign your garage to a level that is pleasing, functional and organized. Dive in!

1. Equip your garage corner with workout machines for a garage gym.

2. Add car lifts to your garage if you own a collection of cars or need extra storage space in the garage.

3. Add a pegboard to the wall to hang on your workshop tools and equipment.

4. Add slat walls and take advantage of vertical storage.

5. Create a mudroom in your garage by adding a bench, umbrella stand, shoe rack and jacket hooks.

6. Include overhead storage shelves for items rarely used.

7. Design a home office in the garage with ergonomic furniture and tech setup.

8. Soundproof the garage to enjoy it to the fullest such as when playing music, meditating, film editing or studying.

9. Add a wine storage rack with temperature control for your wine collection.

10. Feature a home theater set up complete with a projector, comfortable seating and surround sound for movie night sessions in your garage.

11. Add game features like pool table, arcade machines, and gaming consoles for hang outs with friends and family.

12. Convert the garage to a guest suite by outfitting a bedroom, bathroom, and kitchenette setup especially in a detached garage.

13. Mimic a beach house or pool house for your garage by adding surfboard storage, beach décor, and wet suit drying area.

14. Add a children’s playroom to the garage especially when you don’t use the garage for car storage.

15. Create built-in cabinets to organize your garage storage for items that need keeping away.

16. Incorporate a potting plants station to your garage for a feel and blend of nature.

17. Convert your garage into a home school classroom for your children.

18. Shift your laundry station to the garage especially for households that require silence as with newborns.

19. Create a garage workshop where you can brainstorm ideas by adding drawing tables, and storage for materials.

20. Incorporate a gardening shed into the garage for multiuse purposes.

21. Add racks and ceiling hooks to use your garage for all outdoor gear storage.

22. Set up craft tables, storage for supplies, and inspirational décor.

23. Provide proper lighting in the garage for safety purposes and navigation.

24. Detached garages provide unique set ups for reading nooks or relaxation saunas.

25. Organize your garage in a tidy minimal way to prevent safety hazards by anchoring and stowing away tools and equipment.

26. Upgrade the flooring of the garage to skid free, damage resistant and durable concrete floors.

27. Moving away from fossil fuels requires that you add an electrical charge system to the garage for electric cars.

28. Automate your garage operations,such as car hoisting, garage door movements and air ventilation.