A common solution to families outgrowing their homes is to convert their garages into additional living space. Office spaces or work areas in the home are often sacrificed for a new bedroom or nursery. As this article points out, there are lots of advantages moving offices into the garage, and doing so doesn’t necessarily mean losing the entire garage.
One attractive feature to converting a garage into an office is that it’s less expensive than building an entirely new addition. No excavating is necessary, and the structure is already there. However, permits may still be necessary as will compliance with local codes, so check on those before beginning any project.
The trade-off of converting a garage to an office is the loss of parking and storage space. Carports, driveway space, and on-street parking (if available) can recapture the parking space. Converting only half the garage to an office can solve the storage issue.
We have lots of storage options that will be useful for garage items but have enough style to blend in with a living space. We can also reorganize your garage to help clear office space. If converting your garage into an office is in your plans, contact us. We’ll help make your plans happen.