4 Unique Uses for Your Garage to Create Kid-Free Bliss
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As summer ends and the weather turns, Brits are inevitably going to be spending more time inside, which can sometimes feel a little claustrophobic.
Especially if you have kids, having that sanctuary away from the household can make or break your Autumn and Winter season.
For many, the garage is used as a dumping ground for unused items for the home. However, with a clean-up and a rejig, your garage could become your extra indoor sanctuary this autumn.
To help, the experts at Lidget have put together a list of 4 unique uses for your garage to create kid-free bliss.
1. Home Cinema
Converting your garage into a home cinema is a great way to create an extra relaxation space inside. When the kids take over the living room TV, take turns with your other half watching Paw Patrol and sneak off to watch your latest Netflix series in style. When the kids have gone to bed? Your home cinema is ready for you both to unwind with a movie or a David Attenborough documentary!
For a home cinema, the best way to start is with a large rug or several rugs, to layer and warm the space from the ground up. You need of course a large TV or projector screen, and some comfy seating. Beanbags can make great additional low-level seating for group screenings. A drinks trolley and a snacks and wine fridge complete with coffee table truly finishes the home cinema conversion.
2. Art Studio
Always had an artistic streak, but never had the room to paint or sculpt away to your heart’s desire? Converting your garage into an art studio can provide the perfect escape within your home for a mindful moment alone. Whilst this works as an adult-free space, it can also be a great place to help the kids with their own artistic flair, whilst keeping them off the Xbox for a few hours!
Décor and design depend on the type of art you’ll be doing, but you’ll definitely need everything to wipe down if things get messy. For this, get tables and chairs which wipe clean, and some shelving to house your artistic supplies when you’re not using them. Don’t forget your apron!
3. Home Gym
Sometimes, sanctuary means getting your sweat on and feeling the burn of a good work out! A garage space can make an excellent home gym and provide you with an extra indoor area to escape to after a hard day’s work. A concrete garage especially makes a great home gym, as they are usually cooler than the rest of the house, and they are spacious so can fit multiple pieces of equipment. Still too hot? You can open the garage door to let the cool air in. Best of all, after your work out it’s only a short walk back to the shower and the sofa, full of endorphins.
To design your home gym, ensure you have good lighting set up, as you don’t want to get lethargic during sets. Choose equipment you like to use which fits within the space – you can kit your gym out slowly over time, so don’t worry if you’ve only got a few weights to start with.
4. Games Room
One for the kids at heart, your garage space could be very easily cleared out to become an adult games room. Perfect for parties, your garage could house a pool table, a darts board, or perhaps even a video game set up for a FIFA tournament showdown.
The design of the games room will come down to what games you’re looking to play. Looking for a man or woman cave look? Why not add a “bar” to the games room, a mini fridge with seating so your guests can rest in between games. Adding a “hall of fame” wall is a fun way to keep things competitive, adding a photo of the top scorers from games night!
