Garages have become the new frontier in interior redesign for home owners everywhere. From Boca Raton luxury homes to Oviedo real estate properties, spoofing up the garage can not only increase the usability of the space but it may add to the resale value.
Garage Remodeling Projects
Garage space in Florida is precious, especially South Florida. Making the most of garages in Weston luxury homes are a great way to maximize the use of the space and also enjoy an additional place in the home that offers awesome atmosphere.
Because the garage is outside the home space, many people don’t think much about the area. It is often the catch-all place where all the extras get stored, which can soon turn into an out of control disaster.
Turning this utilitarian space into a stylish, comfortable, and livable part of your home opens up the project for so many different possibilities:
- Functional Garage: If you would like to come some semblance of a regular, functioning garage, think about creating zones. One for the cars, another for the workshop, and one to enjoy the space. Designate the zones with what you want to see happen in that space. Once the areas are organized, they’ll naturally stand apart from each other even in an open plan concept.
- Project Space: Whether you want to convert the garage into an entirely different type of space or if you just want to designate one section of the room of projects, it is a great area to do just that. The primary importance for an area like this is to keep ensure there is plenty of light. If possible, you might want to add skylights to brighten the area and additional lighting, such as banks of fluorescent light fixtures or high hats. Be sure to paint the area a bright, light color for emphasis.
- Games and More: For kids of all ages, the garage is the perfect place to set up a game room. What’s fantastic about this is that you don’t have to formally convert the garage into a new living space room. It can be used for hands-on action games now, and reverted back to a car-housing garage when placing the home back on the real estate market. From pool tables and foosball to darts and a large screen TV, this is an ideal space to let those who like to get wild loose.
When determining what you want to do with your garage you should consider the practical aspects, which comes with any remodeling project.
Costs for Project Plan
Review these tips and suggestions before finalizing your garage remodeling project plan.
- Maximize your return on investment by limiting the cost of the job to no more than 2.25% of the home’s total value.
- Follow a consistent design and decorating theme that coincides with the rest of the house for the best in home resale.
- If costs are of concern do not rearrange the space by moving walls, relocating electrical fixtures or changing the plumbing.
- Any major remodeling work should be done with permits to ensure the home’s value is protected at the time of resale.
- With any major updates, you should assess how the project might change the property taxes and your home insurance before starting.
