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Do you need to convert your unused garage space into a living space? Well, you made the right choice and the best part? Being part of home renovation, it is relatively cheap, you can do it on your own, does not require any planning permission and its increases the value of your home. However simple it may appear, you need to take your time just to be sure of what you are going to do. You definitely would like your conversion to be natural and not anything close to a converted garage. So, how will you go about it? Well, here is exactly what you need to do: 1. Put the door in the right place To ensure ease of access, you should position the door in the suitable place. It is not just a matter of using the existing door but also ascertaining whether it would have an effect on furnishing. You certainly would not like your room to be awkward and therefore put the door in the appropriate place. 2. Upgrade the roof To ensure that the roof is water-tight, you need to upgrade it. To improve on the appearance of the room, you may consider matching tiles and materials with those of the roof. You need however to understand that doing many changes to the roof may necessitate approval by your building control department. 3. Ensure that you have ventilation Depending on what you intend to use the room for, the ventilation required may vary. For instance, kitchens and shower rooms will need to have extractor vans. In normal situations, background ventilation and an opening window will be sufficient. To be sure that you have enough natural daylight, consider fixing extra windows. You can also replace one wall with folding-sliding doors if your garage faces the garden, but first be sure it does not have a bad impact on the room's layout. 4. Decorate appropriately Apparently, decorating your newly converted room is important. But how exactly will you go about it? First, you will need to match the decorating basics to other parts of the house. This means using windows, fittings and doors similar to those of other rooms but particularly the one adjoining the conversion. 5. Change the room proportions With the use of paint colors, visually, you can change the proportion of the room and make it appear bigger. Hang mirrors, keep windows uncluttered and visually stretch the space. Similarly, it is important that you buy furniture that matches the proportion of your room. 6. Raise the floor levels The floor level of your garage will usually be low and thus this calls for raising it. Provided that the ceiling height allows, raise the floor level of the garage in order to avoid a step down into the room. Besides, if the floor level is in line with that of adjacent room, the conversion would appear more natural. 7. Insulate the room Insulating windows, walls, roof and the floor is very important. If however it is poorly done, it could result in a damp and cold room. As a matter of fact, no one enjoys living in a damp room. It is therefore important that you follow the right procedures while insulating your room. In conclusion, converting your garage space into a living space is an important decision as far as home renovation is concerned. It is wallet-friendly, needs no permission and the best part? You can confidently do it on your own! Now you know how to go about it and if you do the above, be sure to make the best conversion ever. Eric Babin is President and Founder of Babin Custom Builders in Destin, FL. He is an award winning builder highly respected by his peers and customers. For more information please go to their website at www.babincustombuilders.com.
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