Garages aren’t meant to be the focal point of your home, sure, but that doesn’t mean that they can’t be a surprisingly beautiful part of your home. Inside and out, there are many things that you can do to your garage that will improve its looks and functionality.
Storage Racks
Movable shelf systems are a great solution for small garages where storage and parking are needed. There are many types of shelves which roll or slide in order to maximize space in your garage.
Cabinets or open shelving which are static, meaning that they don’t move, are a fine choice if space is not limited. Open shelves will keep things in sight at all times for easy access, while cabinets look neater and keep items out of sight.
Hook and hanger systems, as the name suggests, consist of hangers that connect to the walls and ceiling to get your stuff up off the floor. This could include bicycles and other sports equipment that need to be easily accessible.
Platforms that raise and lower from the ceiling with pulleys can be really useful for storing large items that you don’t need to access very often, such as Christmas decorations.
Floor Coatings
Interlocking tiles are an alternative to floor coatings that stick directly to the floor, and they are a smart choice if you plan on removing them later in order to change the look of your garage again.
Vinyl flooring comes in rolls and is easy to install. Cleanup is pretty simple with vinyl flooring, and it isn’t all that expensive compared to other options.
Peel and stick tiles work really well on flat surfaces, but they can also be used to camouflage small cracks in a garage floor, as long as there are not large separations or height differences in the cracks.
Paint and epoxy are two of the easiest, quickest ways to change the look of your garage for the better. There are many products on the market that are especially for garage floors, so make sure to choose the right one to get the best results.
Exterior Facelift
A detached garage makes a great entertainment pavilion. If you don’t actually use your garage for parking cars, you could turn it into a multipurpose room with a large table and plenty of seating. Add double French doors instead of garage bays to give it a homier feel.
Add a room or porch above the garage or onto the side of it in order to make the most of your space and add value to your home. With additions like these, your garage will look more like a part of your home than an added appendage.
Update the doors for an instant exterior improvement. By simply replacing the large metal doors with wooden ones, you can improve the outer appearance of your garage. To take it one step further, you could reface the garage with stone or new vinyl siding.