Garages are usually not thought of as conventional living
spaces, however with some renovating and organization of storage, they can
become quite homey and inviting. Since most of the requirement for a functional
living space are already present (like lighting, wiring, basic roof and walls)
all that’s left to do is focus on the decorative renovation and simple
organization. At Potomac Garage Solutions we have not only help people turn their
garages into functional spaces for storage but we have also given garage makeovers to create
a comfortable living space for the whole family.
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Naturally working around features unique to a garage provoke
certain questions, but we’re here to provide some ideas and solutions for a garage
makeover.
Garage Doors
The inside of a garage door is not the most attractive feature,
hence why we tend to ignore it. But here’s a secret: it doesn’t have to be permanent.
It can actually be removed and a fourth wall with doors and attractive windows
can replace it.
Heating/Cooling
Another thing you have to consider is that garages usually
lack insulation or heat source and a means to cool itself for the summer. One
solution could be to see if it’s possible to extend the heating system set up
in the rest of you home to your garage. This isn’t always possible but there
are still more solutions! You can rent or buy a space heater to run in the
winter months and it can be electric or run on propane. It’s even possible to
get an electric or gas burning fireplace to add a homier touch to the garage. As
for cooling if there is some sort of window a conventional AC unit may be
installed or you may want to opt for a portable unit.
Recreating the floor
The construction of a garage is done without consideration
of how it may be used to live in. It’s just assumed to be a basic floor, which
is usually a smooth square of concrete. Concrete is practical, sure, but not
what can consider safe for kids if they happen to fall while playing. Some viable
options include carpet, and soft rubber mats. The former has the advantage of
being familiar and warm but the disadvantage of requiring regular intensive
cleaning. Rubber tiles or mats on the other hand are easy to clean.
Storage Options
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One thing that usually
stops people from creating their garages in to living spaces is that all their
things crammed in there impair creative vision. Because we at Potomac understand garages, meaning we see past all your stored belongings and can help
you realize the true potential of your garage for its makeover. After some
cleaning and sorting our storage options at Potomac can help you put away rest
so you can optimize your space.
For more about our garage makeovers, please contact us at
Potomac Garage Solutions at 240-650-2622. We look forward to being a part of your
next project.
