June 19, 2015

Transform Your Garage Space into a Home Office

Garage transformed into an office

Are you in need of office space, but no extra bedroom to make it happen? Not a problem at all! If you have a garage attached to your home, you have a new home office to do your work in. When you walk into your garage, you may feel like there is not enough lighting, there is too much dust, and there is stuff everywhere. While this may seem like a problem now, with a couple of quick and easy modifications, you can transform your garage into the perfect home office scene. Follow the tips below to get started now.

The Conversion Does Not Have to Be Difficult

When you are thinking about transforming your garage into an office space, the conversion does not have to be complicated. You can have a simple space that is still functional and able to deliver everything you expect. One of the biggest things you need to consider before going through with the conversion is whether or not you own your home. If you do not own your home, you cannot usually make permanent changes to it. This means you must improvise to get the same results.

Get Rid of Clutter

Now it is time to start emptying out your garage and minimizing how much clutter there is. Decide on a weekend or time off to go through the garage and start tossing out things you don’t need and things that you want to sell or donate. Try to throw out as much as you can so that you can free up room for yourself and your desk.

Once you are done, put everything you are keeping onto shelves or in bins for storage. If you cannot completely clear the garage, consider purchasing a partition to separate you from the junk in the garage.

Prep Your Garage with Ventilation, Heating, and Lighting

Now, you want to take time to make sure you have ample lighting and ventilation in the garage. If not, add a lamp or a hanging light to improve the visibility. You can also crack a window or two to let some light in and fresh air. Have a plan for when it gets hot or cold out in your garage. Space heaters and fans will go a long way.

If You Are the Homeowner

If you do own your home, instead of utilizing fans and space heaters, you may want to consider running some ventilation from the house into the garage. You can put up some drywall and insulation to make your garage look like a small studio area. If you are lacking windows in the garage, consider adding one or two.

If You Are a Renter

If you are renting the home you are in, it is unlikely that the landlord will allow you to make such drastic changes to the house, but don’t worry there is hope. As discussed above, you can utilize a fan and a space heater to keep you comfortable. In addition, you can drape a thick blanket over top of the inside of your garage door to help keep the warmth or cool air inside.

Designing and Getting Your Office Ready

Now that you have the basics down, you are ready to start setting up your space and personalizing it to be perfect for you. Make sure you are using a comfortable desk and chair so that you can spend long periods of time in the garage without having to stretch and walk around.

You can even add a small seating area to your office space that consists of some chairs and a table. Filing cabinets, storage shelves, and even some décor can help make the boring garage space turn into a fun workspace.

Your garage makes a great place for you to work when you do not have the space inside your home. You can personalize the interior of your garage area to suit your needs and help you have the perfect home office.

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