Repurpose Your Garage and Enjoy a Summertime Relaxation Station

Take a quick look at your garage. What’s stored in there? Chances are good you have a car or two parked in it. You probably also have a lawn mower, a weed trimmer, and your holiday decorations, as well. There’s actually a much better use for that space – with a few basic steps, you can repurpose your garage into a summertime relaxation station if it’s insulated properly. What should you know about your options?

More choices than you realize

When you think about transforming your garage, chances are good you immediately think of better organized storage, or as an automotive or lawn equipment maintenance area. Sure, those are popular options, but there are many other choices. What’s more, you don’t need to spend a lot of time or money in the process, either.

• Bring your patio indoors: Who doesn’t love a good outdoor gathering space? The problem is that rain and wind can quickly force you to head indoors. Why not turn your garage into a patio-like space? Some pieces of patio furniture, a few cold beverages and the right tunes will set the stage for a bit of relaxation. Plus, you have a roof and walls to protect you from wind, rain and even sunlight.
• Get your dance on: Love to dance? Perhaps you prefer yoga’s health benefits. In either case, your garage can become the studio that you can’t afford (or don’t want) to build inside your home. It really just takes a few mats and a couple of mirrors to complete the transformation from utilitarian space to yoga studio.
• Teen‑only space: Tired of your teens locking themselves away in their rooms? Why not give them a place where they can hang out on their own? The garage can easily be turned into a teen-only space where your kids can spend time on their own, or with friends.
• Crank up the party: Having a family gathering, or planning a party with friends or coworkers? Your garage can offer ample space to set up tables of food and drink, and even provide plenty of space for people to gather and hang out together.

As you can see, there are plenty of options for transforming your garage into a relaxation station this summer. A little extra thought could give you even more choices than what we’ve covered above.

A caveat

While most garages will work fine as a summer relaxation station, a garage door that’s showing its age could be problematic. If the door isn’t working perfectly, Atlas Overhead Doors Sales can help. It might just need a quick tune‑up.

However, your garage door might need replacement. If that’s the case, you can get a free quote on our website. You can also use our Design Centre to see your options, and even to preview how they will look on your home.