Every home eventually has spaces that become empty or unoccupied. These can be common places like the garage, basement, and attic. These areas can potentially be used as something other than extra storage.
Consider turning one of these rooms, like the garage collecting dust, into something beautiful, like a garden room. A DIY project can help breathe life into the otherwise neglected space, turning it into a peaceful garden where you can work and enjoy nature.
Creating a Small Garden Room in an Unused Garage
Turning an empty garage into even a small garden room may seem like a big job, but with some planning, it can become a great DIY project. The first thing to start the project’s process is to clear the clutter out and clean the space for a better understanding of what you’re working with.
Before you start renovating, it would be a good idea to check for leaks in the roof and near windows and see if any structural beams need to be repaired. Only then can you start planning and putting together the garden room?
1. Insulation and Flooring
Most garages are not built with warm insulation in mind, so they may be cold and uninviting at first. To make the place warmer, be sure to insulate the walls, floor, and ceiling with foam boards and fiberglass batts. As a side note, proper flooring, like laminate or wooden planks, will make the space look nicer and add warmth.
2. Natural Light and Ventilation
A garden room is most highlighted if we can see it, therefore, it is best to try and use the available natural light. If your garage doesn’t have windows, don’t worry, you can add in a skylight, and at ground level, you can use glass doors to let the light in.
Adding larger windows and sliding doors improves ambient light and makes access to the outside easier. When creating a garden, one should also consider installing vents or ceiling fans to help with air circulation and bring in fresh air.
3. Indoor Plants and Greenery
To create a true corner garden space, you will need plenty of plants and greenery. Luckily there are various plant homes to choose from, from typical potted plants and hanging planters to plant shelves that make great use of vertical space.
Many plants can be used with these planters, but if you are looking for low-maintenance plants, look no further than succulents and ferns. More specifically you can choose peace lilies and snake plants. These plants thrive indoors with little water and maintenance.
If you have a green thumb, why not start an indoor herb garden? Plant mint, basil, and rosemary to give your space a lovely smell and provide herbs year-round.
4. Comfortable Seating and Decor
After considering the plants, it’s time to consider yourself, mainly, what you’ll be resting on. You could use camping chairs, a soft sofa, or even beanbags. For a more seamless blend with nature, you can use furniture made of wicker or bamboo.
For decor, you could use subtle fairy lights or lanterns. You can add LED bulbs for the plants to warm up the space. To personalize the room you can add a small coffee table, some bookshelves, and artwork you like to make the place feel more like you.
Transforming a Corner of Your Garage into a Garden Room
If you do not wish to convert your whole double garage into a garden room, you can still repurpose just a section of it into a garden nook. This allows you to still have most of the garage for storage while having a little garden corner to enjoy.
1. Define the Space
In order to make your own corner of the garage, use the corner with the most natural light and use dividers and screens to separate the room from the rest of the garage.
2. Utilize Vertical Space
In smaller or limited areas, it may be better to store plants upwards. Consider installing shelves and wall planters or trellises to show off your plants and increase the space available while making the space open and airy.
3. Multi-Functional Furniture
If your space is limited, you could make more space by using folding chairs, storage benches, or foldable wall-mounted tables, this type of furniture keeps the space clutter-free.
The Benefits of a Garden Room Transformation
This kind of DIY project allows for your unused space to be turned into something great, like a garden room, however, it does more than that, and brings some advantages which are the following:
1. Improved Well-Being
One of the benefits of spending time in the garden is that the peaceful environment reduces stress and improves your mood. When working in a garden room, offers a break from the daily hustle of the bustle, and hustle allowing you to rest and recharge.
2. Versatile Usage
You don’t only have to relax in a garden room, you could try to make it into a home office, exercise room, or art space. Make the space suit you as it can be adapted to whatever you need.
Final Thoughts
Transforming an unused double garage into a beautiful garden room is a fantastic way to repurpose space while enhancing your home’s ambiance. Whether you opt for a full-scale conversion or a cozy corner retreat, this DIY project allows you to create a personalized sanctuary filled with greenery and charm.
With thoughtful planning, the right materials, and creative design choices, your empty garage can be turned into a stunning oasis that brings joy, relaxation, and a touch of nature into your home.