Why a Garage Conversion Could Give You a Great New Playroom

When it comes to creating more space in your home, many people’s minds immediately jump to extensions. But there’s also a lot you can do with what you’ve already got. Garage conversions, for example, can be a really good way to maximise your home living space.

Homeowners convert their garages into a variety of different rooms, and a playroom is a particularly popular choice. Keep reading to find out why a garage conversion could give you a great new playroom.

Garage conversion advantages

There are several advantages to garage conversions that can make them a brilliant way to expand your living space. They can:

  • Create more indoor living space without reducing your garden size
  • Add value to your property – as much as 10%
  • Be a good way to prevent hording if you use your garage as storage space instead of somewhere to keep your car
  • Cause minimal disruption – garage conversion work is usually pretty self-contained

Plus, converting a garage can often be a relatively simple job. It’s certainly less labour-intensive than building an extension from scratch. The key alterations that you’ll need to make are adding insulation and damp-proofing the room, plus fitting windows, doors and flooring where necessary. After that it’s just a case of installing electrical wiring and plumbing if needed.

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Why convert your garage into a playroom?

Converting your garage into a playroom can significantly improve your family home. A playroom can double up as play and toy storage space. This will help to prevent bedrooms and other rooms in your home getting cluttered up with toys and play apparatus. Plus, if your kids get noisy when they’re having fun they’re less likely to disrupt the whole house!

Attached or integrated garages are best for playroom conversions. When designing your playroom, try to ensure that the access borders your kitchen or another commonly-used living space. This will make it easier for you to keep an eye on it if you have younger children while still giving them their own space. You can turn a detached garage into a playroom if you wish, but they’re harder to supervise unless you’re outside.

If you’re ready to get started with your garage conversion, click ‘Start my project’ and fill in our online form. We’ll get you quotes from up to 4 local builders. Or if you’re still in the planning stages, take a look at our info on home office, gym and dining room garage conversions.

Installation time

Between approx. 1 week - 1 month

Depending on scale and scope

Price

Approx. £9,000 - £11,000

Depending on scale and scope


Advantages and disadvantages
  • Creates both play and toy storage space
  • Reduces clutter and noise in other parts of your home
  • Gives your kids their own fun and creative space
  • Not ideal for detached garages
  • You’re likely to want to use it for a different purpose later on