Create the Perfect Home Office in Your Garage

Wouldn’t it be nice if you had an office at home? Maybe you feel like you don’t have enough room for a dedicated home office.

However, you could choose to convert your garage into an office. It’s an easy solution that provides you with the space you need without taking up more room in the house.

Planning is the key to success.

The professionals at Mar-Lin Dock & Door understand the potential of the garage and are experts when it comes to ensuring you have the right garage door for the job.

Of course, adding a nice, new garage door is just one part of the process. You also have to consider quite a few other things when you are converting your garage into an office.

Eastman E-12, 14' x 7', Claystone door and Ice White overlays, 4 vertical lite Orion windows

How do you feel about this look? Here, you see an Eastman E-12 garage door (R-16 insulated) that is from the Townships Collection. The 14' x 7' Claystone door features Ice White overlays, as well as four vertical lite Orion windows.

Question 1 – How’s the Garage Door?

Maybe you haven’t updated your garage door in years, and it looks a bit shabby. You might find that adding a new garage door will improve the appearance of your new office, not to mention the curb appeal of the home.

If your door doesn’t protect from the weather, noise, or pests, you will also want to replace it sooner rather than later.

To determine whether you might need a new garage door, step inside and then shut the door. How does the temperature feel? Is there a lot of noise? Is there a draft? Adding a new garage door could help with these issues, so you can concentrate on work.

Garage Door Model: Standard+ Vog, 10' x 7', Black, window layout: Left-side Harmony

Do you like this look? Here is Standard+ Vog (R-16 insulated), 10' x 7', Black door with a left-side Harmony window layout.

Question 2 – What Will the Garage Office Hold?

What will you be putting into the garage?

  • Are you going to add a large desk so you have enough space to work, or do you prefer a standing desk?
  • Are you going to be putting books, storage, and other office items in the space?
  • Do you need to have enough space to relax and unwind in the office, or even to meet with clients?

Home office picture - Abondant light and clean desk help getting work done

Photo credit: Unsplash

Always take the time to think about how functional you need the office to be, as this will help you make the right decisions when creating your garage office.

You should also consider whether you want the garage to be multifunctional.

Perhaps you want to use the garage for some of your hobbies or maybe for a gym. You could even add some stairs and create a loft space.

How you answer this question will help determine the type of garage door you choose. At the Decoist, you can see a garage home office conversion with space to park a bike.

Those who will be using the garage for storage for gardening supplies and the like will want to have a functional garage door instead of enclosing the space.

Question 3 - How Can You Make the Best Use of the Space?

Maybe you are having trouble figuring out how to create and design your space. If so, consider working with a freelance interior designer.

A good designer knows and understands how to create a space that will work with your needs and your budget.

Professionals can help to make the design process faster and easier, and they can ensure that the space is aesthetically pleasing and functional.

Of course, even when you work with a designer, you will have to make certain decisions.

You will need to consider whether you want the current concrete flooring, or if you want to cover it with rugs or vinyl, for example. Always think about the type of function you need from the space to determine what will work best.

In addition to the flooring, you also have to consider other comforts that make the space feel like a home. This can include the paint you use for the walls, as well as your lighting and how you plan to use any available vertical space.

Have fun and get creative! Pendant lights could be a nice addition. So could some tall bookshelves.

Home office in Black & White with 3 tables made with painting trestles

Photo credit: Pixabay

Question 4 – What Do You Need to Do?

After you have come up with an idea of how you want the garage to look, you still need to make sure that you know the steps you have to take to get it in shape.

Garages can often be humid locations, but Mar-Lin Dock & Door can provide tips to help reduce the humidity in your garage. Insulation can help with humidity, as well as maintaining a good temperature.

However, insulation alone might not be enough. You may need a heater in the cold months, and an air conditioner in the summer to keep the temperature just right.

The conversion will turn your garage into a new living space.

You can make changes to your garage to make it comfortable and livable without needing to build an expensive addition. It’s an affordable and relatively simple solution to consider.

Replacing Your Garage Door

Contact a dealer for garage doors in your area. The specialists have the knowledge and the know-how to guide you into choosing the right door.

Mar-Lin Dock & Door can even provide you with an email quotation.

Be sure to visit our showroom for some inspiration thanks to our garage door models. We can also provide guidance and advice.

Call us at 519-326-5888, and we can get started. We look forward to helping you with your garage door.

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Visit our Design Centre to find a garage door that works perfectly for you. You can even see what the door will look like by adding it to a photo of your garage.

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