There are a variety of reasons to convert a garage in Aberdeen, ranging from the need for more space to accommodate your growing family to the development of your dream kitchen or the need to have a private space. Every homeowner has a different reason for evicting the garden tools and trash that accumulate in the garage. According to the RAC, 9% of family cars were kept overnight in a garage in 2018. As a result, the vast majority of homeowners do not use their garage for the original purpose. Furthermore, a garage conversion may raise the value of your home by up to 20%. Before beginning on home remodelling improvements as an investment, it is essential to study current ceiling prices for comparable properties in your neighbourhood.

Within reason, a garage conversion can be used for a variety of purposes. The following are some of our favourite garage conversion ideas:

Create an open-plan living space.

Combine your kitchen, living room, and dining room to create a lovely, inviting space that will add movement to your home, enhance natural light, and link you to the garden. Popular among homeowners, open plan living is an ideal way to create an indoor-outdoor atmosphere that brings you closer to your surroundings.

This sort of room may be created by tearing down walls and reorganising your basement space as needed, then combining it with floor to ceiling windows and bi-folding doors to create a magnificent space that welcomes the outside in.

Make spaces for your interests and passions.

If you have a passion for anything, creating a zone dedicated to it may be a dream come true. Converting your garage space may be the best option for you if you want a room for your train set, a man cave, a reading room, a yoga room, a gym, or a workshop for your favourite art or craft. The following are some of the advantages of converting your garage into a hobby room:

Any equipment you’ll need for your activity will be kept out of the way of more communal/family spaces.

You have your own private retreat. You won’t have to perform any big construction work, such as removing walls, because the space your garage provides may be precisely what you need.

Working from home

If you need a place to work from home, a studio, or a workshop, your garage may be the perfect fit. You may be possible to create a self-contained chamber with its own entrance depending on the layout of your garage. If you need to entertain customers or work-related guests at your house but want to keep work and home apart, this is a good option.

Playroom for kids

If your family is growing, making use of the space in your garage to create a children’s playroom might be a big help. Anyone who is a parent knows how quickly toys multiply, so having a place where you can lock the door on the clutter and noise may be a lifesaver. When children become older, their playroom may also be used to finish homework and socialise with their peers.

A two-story garage was converted.

Consider a double-story garage conversion if you really want to go all out. This allows you to create the space you need on the main level while also adding a bedroom or bathroom upstairs, or both if space allows. Although double-story garage conversions take longer to construct, are more likely to require planning clearance, and are more expensive than single-storey garage conversions, the extra space may have a major influence on your daily life.

Luke Lloyd Builders specialises in garage conversions and will advise you on the best option for your needs.