What To Think About When Redesigning Your Garage

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By Peter Anderson


The look of your garage is a wide field. With plenty of solutions to choose from you have to plan carefully. A well executed renovation will have a positive effect on your home valuation. However, you won't want to repeat the process so think about some of these points before you take out the paintbrush.

To start, how would you like to paint it? There are many good looking paint ideas online that you can check out. You're probably going to be enjoying a large chunk of your leisure time in here. If the color is on the extreme side you may strain your vision. Maybe you're fortunate and have a cool sports bike, choosing a color to go with it might be an interesting choice. Somber options will create a professional environment.

How you decide to light the room is critical. I can recommend LED lights. There are multiple designs to choose from and they're very efficient. Spot lights can give a modern effect or you can go for the classic tubes. There are many websites with lighting ideas for garages so it's worth searching a little.

Make sure you have the right garage cabinets for your expected tasks. Garage cabinet plans are available and big brands stock a wide variety of options. IKEA garage storage and Lowes garage cabinets are a good place to start. You'll want the style to match well with your paint job. Sliding draws will allow you to lay out your tools for easy and efficient access. It can take a little discipline initially but, once you've created the habit, you'll reap the benefits.

Separate garages that don't join the main house are a great way to add additional space. Garage kits from Lowes and garage packages from Menards are worth looking at. There are numerous pros to this approach, a personal area, maybe even a man cave, separate from the hustle and bustle of your home creates a nice break.

An author would especially like the peace and quiet. A mechanic or carpenter may also prefer this set up. If you were looking to create a man cave you could add couches and maybe a table tennis table.

There's a surprisingly large array of sizes available. Everything from a small unit to store a lawnmower and other tools to spaces big enough they could almost store light aircraft! Price will depend heavily on the size and quality you want. It may be possible to find items on sale but it's usually worth the extra investment to get exactly what you want.




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