| Garage Home Office in 3 Easy Steps |
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One trend that is becoming popular is the garage home office. Many employers now offer work-from-home days, which is appealing to most people until they realize that they are unable to concentrate or have privacy during the workday. Raising the roof and adding a room for workspace above your existing garage can be a good solution to balancing time at home with earning a living. Adding a home office or workspace above your garage will also increase the value of a home without changing the floor plan. 1. Consult with remodelling experts Before you decide on expanding your garage, consult with a building contractor or structural engineer. Some garages may need extra structural support before they are able to accept an addition. Use a designer or architect to help with the addition plans. They can add aesthetically pleasing elements without sacrificing the structural integrity of the building. 2. Keep the garage's design intact Rather than building a two-story box, add dormer windows and sloping rooflines to dress up the exterior of the addition. Have the designer match the addition to your house. The addition should look as though it is an original element of your home's design. 3. Explore interior options If the space can also be used as a children's playroom or sitting room, built-in storage shelves or cabinets can help reduce clutter. |
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