Many garages become neglected spaces for storing clutter. Transforming your garage into an additional bedroom could help to put this space to better use. Below are just some of the great reasons to turn your garage into an extra bedroom.
Support family or guests
If you’ve got a growing family, turning a garage into a bedroom could give you that extra bedroom you need. You could turn it into a kid’s bedroom, or you could make it your own bedroom and then allow one of your kids to move into your bedroom.
Garages can also be turned into granny flats for elderly parents to live in. These ground floor rooms are ideal for those with mobility issues and your parents may feel that they still have their own space if the garage is separated from the rest of the house. You can look after them and they can help look after grandchildren.
Alternatively, a garage could make a great guest bedroom. This could allow friends and family members to stay over while having their own space to stay in.
Rent it out to lodgers
Turning your garage into a bedroom could also enable you to start your own flexi-let business. This garage-bedroom could be rented out to lodgers or it could be rented out to paying guests as an AirBnB.
Garages that are separated from the rest of the home are ideal for this purpose – they allow a lodger or paying guest to have their own space away from the house. You could consider adding an en-suite bathroom to the bedroom and a separate entrance. This could be a great way to turn your garage into an additional source of income.
Add a bedroom without extending
A garage conversion allows you to add an extra bedroom without having to extend your home. This is ideal if you need an extra bedroom, but don’t have the space or planning permission to extend. It will also cost you much less than building an extension, because the majority of the structure is already there – it’s just a case of filling it out.
Removing the garage door and blocking this space is likely to be one of the most expensive parts of this renovation project. You could replace it with a wall, a window or a glass sliding door.
Increase the value of your property
While a garage does add value to a property, an additional bedroom can add even more value. Converting a garage into a bedroom could therefore be a great improvement to consider if you’re planning on selling your home in the future and want to make some extra money from the sale.
When planning to add value to your home with a bedroom conversion, aim to keep conversion costs as low as possible. Doing some of the conversion work yourself could save you a lot of money, providing you are confident in what you’re doing.
Conclusion
Turning your garage into an extra bedroom could be a great option if you need an extra bedroom and aren’t able to extend your home. Even if you don’t need an extra bedroom for family or guests, it could still be worth considering as a room for lodgers or simply as a means of adding value to your home.
