How to Turn Your Garage Into a Bedroom

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If you are thinking that your garage could be more useful as a bedroom instead of as the parking spot for the car, then we have put together a list of steps to help. If you want to convert the garage into a living space, here is how to do it:

First things first, we have to remind people that it is possible that you might need a building permit in order to do this kind of construction. Make sure to check out your local permit requirements and obtain the permission you need before starting, so that you don’t end up doing any illegal projects.

Once you set a budget for yourself and figure out an exact plan for what the room will include (bathroom, extra windows, lighting and heating), the first step is to insulate the garage so that it can remain at a livable temperature. The ceiling and all four walls need to be insulated properly and of course, the floor. Since garages usually have cold concrete grounds, you’ll have to factor in a way to insulate that as well, whether it is through carpeting or raising the floor height.

After you insulate, you’ll need to add the drywall and then you can start to paint. And once you have the walls finished, start to think about the electrical wiring and how much more power the new room might need. We recommend hiring an electrician to take care of installing outlets and light switches and such. And while you’re at it, don’t forget about the need for heating and cooling and decide whether you want to tie a heater into the house’s main system or add a new independent system.

After you’ve taken care of the essentials like electricity, insulation, and temperature control, you can start to decorate. When it comes to adding furniture and a bed, keep the windows and natural light in mind as well as adding the bed to the wall with the best insulation. If you want the new bedroom to flow into the rest of the house, make sure to decorate it similar to other rooms, with common themes and colors.

Depending on how much time, effort, and money you want to put into the project, you can either have this professionally done or make it your next DIY job. Either way, you can easily turn your garage into a cozy bedroom with just a few simple steps. We hope these tips helped and remember to call the garage experts at Precision for any more questions!

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