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Compact Garage Conversion
Wanting to repurpose their garage as a self-contained flat, this homeowner contacted Design to Renovate.
The idea for this renovation came about when the homeowner considered renting out a room in their home to get more value from the property. As they explored the idea further, they noticed it wasn’t only a chance to increase value but also an opportunity to enhance the property.
With a big plan in mind, they came to Design to Renovate for expert assistance and soon got in touch with Kim Reiche their local Renovation Specialist.
Compact and Contemporary
Construction began with moving the laundry into the main house. This move made it much easier for those in the main house to access the laundry and, more importantly, left the garage as a blank canvas for the new flat.
The design for the garage conversion featured an open-plan living and kitchen, bathroom, laundry area, and a double bedroom with a built-in wardrobe. It would be compact, but offer all the features needed for comfortable living.
Tucking the laundry behind sliding doors was a particularly excellent design decision which minimised disruption to the clean feel of the existing space.
In establishing the contemporary atmosphere, the homeowner opted for a soft and cool-toned colour palette. This scheme carried elegantly throughout the building from the light grey wall paint down to the grey ash wood-textured vinyl flooring.
Finishing Touches
Construction began with moving the laundry into the main house. This move made it much easier for those in the main house to access the laundry and, more importantly, left the garage as a blank canvas for the new flat.
The design for the garage conversion featured an open-plan living and kitchen, bathroom, laundry area, and a double bedroom with a built-in wardrobe. It would be compact, but offer all the features needed for comfortable living.
Tucking the laundry behind sliding doors was a particularly excellent design decision which minimised disruption to the clean feel of the existing space.
In establishing the contemporary atmosphere, the homeowner opted for a soft and cool-toned colour palette. This scheme carried elegantly throughout the building from the light grey wall paint down to the grey ash wood-textured vinyl flooring.
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Creating the Concept
The homeowner initially established the project’s design with their own architect. With them, they discussed countless options for renovating before deciding it would be most beneficial to convert the garage into a one-bedroom self-contained flat.
The concept resulted in a design for a compact home. Filled with all the essential features, it would become a cosy place for someone to live and a possible future home for the owner who could rent out their three-bedroom house.
Evaluating Cost & Feasibility
Working with the established drawings, Kim and her renovation team evaluated the project feasibility. The overall design had planned to move the existing laundry from the garage to the main house to create more space and to keep the new flat entirely separated. It was a smart concept - and also feasible.
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