Are you ready to improve your drab garage space? Customizing a garage cannot only add value to your home but it can add more usable space. Before a garage remodel, you’ll want to consider various things, such as your hobbies, priorities and budget restraints.

Additionally, just like with other home improvement projects, you’ll also want to follow the building codes and building regulations during the entire garage remodel process.

Garage Remodel Options to Consider

Before you can customize your new space you have to choose how you’re going to use it. Some garage remodel options include:

• Children’s play space: Complete a garage remodel for safe space for your kids to play in, regardless of the weather.
• Customized garage: A car enthusiast’s ultimate dream. A garage remodel can create space to work on the car, or any other hobby.
• Garage apartment: If you have older children, or you’re looking for extra money with a renter, a garage apartment might be the best choice.
• Guest room: A converted garage apartment for out-of-town guests provides privacy.
• Office or workspace: A garage is the perfect large, open area to work from home.

Customizing a Garage

Before you take down the garage door and begin your garage remodel, check your local building codes and regulations. These may determine just how custom your garage remodel can be. After you learn what you can and can’t do, here are some methods of customizing a garage:

• Garage cabinets: Before you purchase garage cabinets, decide how much storage space you really need. Ask yourself if the garage cabinets are going to be providing an aesthetic or a functional appeal.
• Flooring: Match the color scheme of your home in your garage remodel. Choose from over 200 different flooring finishes. Some even include the family’s last name or crest emblazoned on the floor.
• Garage décor: Personalized signs, metal peg boards, molding and even something as simple as the electrical wall plates can be customized in a garage remodel.
• Lighting: Consider customizing a garage with neon signs boasting your favorite sports team, car manufacturer or family name can add flair to your garage remodel.

Customize a Garage Floor

You don’t have to stick with drab concrete when customizing a garage. Depending on what your garage remodel will be used for, consider the following flooring options:

• Carpet: Carpet can make a child’s play space, guest room or garage apartment extra cozy. For a better deal, look for remnants or try installing the carpet yourself in a garage remodel.
• Epoxy: Garage work-spaces can benefit from an epoxy floor. This type of floor makes oil or other liquids unable to penetrate. Instead of cleaning, you can simply hose these off.
• Rubber mats: Consider installing cushioning interlocking rubber mats in a garage remodel for a children’s play space.
• Stained concrete: A budget-friendly option, staining your concrete can add color or a more polished look, while customizing a garage at the same time.