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Recently, while taking my daily walks to find a moment of peace away from my kids, I have observed an interesting trend: many homeowners are renovating their garages. With remote learning and working routines becoming increasingly common, families are seeking ways to create more personal space within their homes. An unused garage can be repurposed into a variety of functional areas, such as yoga studios, guest bedrooms, art studios, or even social spaces like garage bars, depending on the homeowner’s vision and local building regulations.
Personally, I’m contemplating a transformation of my own garage, which is currently filled with dust and disorganization. I envisage turning it into a calm home office environment where I can focus on work uninterrupted and escape the relentless calls for snacks and screen time from my children (after all, if a child complains and no adult is present to hear it, did it really happen?).
Here are 15 inspiring garage conversion projects that showcase innovative renovations:
Edinburgh, Scotland
In Edinburgh, an architect and her partner revamped a 387-square-foot garage into a beautifully composed studio apartment. This conversion features modern glazing, slatted wood dividers, and custom furniture made from a single oak tree, yielding a serene and Zen-like living space. For more details, check out the full story on Edinburgh Bolthole: A Stylish One-Room Vacation Apartment Converted from a Garage.
Los Angeles, California
Writer Christine Lennon achieved her ideal garage conversion in Los Angeles, integrating a guest bedroom, home office, a pool changing area, and even an outdoor shower. This multifunctional space is a great example of smart storage solutions in small living areas. Learn more about this project in Small-Space Living: An Inspired Garage Conversion that Prioritizes Smart Storage.
London, England
In London, designer Mark Lewis turned a neglected garage into charming “suburban Edwardian” guest quarters, showcasing how thoughtful design can breathe new life into underused spaces. Further details can be found in A Garage Converted into a Compact Guest Cottage, Courtesy of Mark Lewis.
Studio City, California
Model Carolyn Murphy took a different approach by simply redecorating her garage to create an inspiring art studio in a transformational effort that took only three days. Explore her art studio journey in Carolyn Murphy’s Painting Studio—in the Garage.
San Francisco, California
In a unique case, a neglected shed in San Francisco was transformed into an artist’s studio, proving that design principles from shed renovations can apply equally to garage conversions. Check out this remarkable transformation in Before & After: A Derelict Shed in San Francisco Transformed Into an Artist’s Studio.
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