Numerous reasons exist for converting a garage in Ayrshire from the necessity for additional room to accommodate your increasing family to the creation of your ideal kitchen or the need to have a particular spot to call your own. Each homeowner has a unique cause for evicting the garden equipment and rubbish that gather in a garage. In 2018, the RAC reported that 9% of family vehicles were stored overnight in a garage. As a result, the great majority of homeowners never use their garage for the purpose intended. Additionally, a garage conversion may increase the value of your property by up to 20%. However, it is prudent to research current ceiling prices for comparable houses in your neighbourhood before embarking on home remodelling projects as an investment. Lots of our customer are looking to convert their garage into a bar for some late night drinks.

There are various things you can do with a garage conversion, within reason. Our top garage conversion ideas include the following:

Construct an open-plan living area

Combine your kitchen, living room, and dining room to create a beautiful, appealing area that will add movement to your house, increase natural light, and provide a connection to the garden. Open plan living, which is popular among homeowners, is an excellent method to create an indoor-outdoor environment that brings you closer to your outside environment.

This type of room may be built by knocking down walls and reorganising your basement space if necessary, then combining it with floor to ceiling windows and bi-folding doors to create a stunning area that invites the outdoors in.

Create Rooms for your hobbies or passions

If you are devoted to a certain pastime, building a zone dedicated to it may be a dream come true. Whether 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, converting your garage space may be the correct choice for you. The benefits of transforming your garage space into a hobby room include the following:

Any equipment required for your activity is stored away from more communal/family areas.

You have your own getaway The area your garage provides may be just what you need, and you won’t have to do major construction work, such as wall removal.

Office at home

If you’re looking for a space to use as a home office, studio, or workshop, your garage may be the ideal solution. Depending on the configuration of your garage, you may be able to build a self-contained room with its own door. This is advantageous if you need to host customers or job-related guests at your home but wish to keep work and home distinct.

Children’s Playroom

If your family is expanding, utilising the space provided by your garage to build a children’s playroom might make a significant impact. Anyone who is a parent knows that toys proliferate exponentially, and having space where you can close the door on the clutter and noise may be a lifesaver. Additionally, when children get older, their playroom may be utilised to complete homework and socialise with friends.

Conversion of a two-story garage

If you really want to go all out, why not consider a double storey garage conversion? This allows you to build the space you want on the main level while also adding an additional bedroom or bathroom upstairs, or both if space permits. Although double-storey garages take longer to build, are more likely to require planning approval, and are more expensive than single-storey garage conversions, the additional space may make a significant impact on your home life.

Luke Lloyd Builders are garage conversion experts and can advise you on the best solution for your particular situation.