Many homeowners in East Sussex find that their property’s garage is underutilised, often too small for modern cars and sometimes aesthetically unappealing with their flat roofs. However, these spaces offer significant potential for enhancement and expansion.
Maximizing Your Space
The area occupied by a garage can be transformed into a valuable part of your home. By replacing it with a new extension, you can create a more spacious and functional living environment. For instance, a double-storey extension can provide additional bedrooms on the first floor, making the most of the available space. It’s important to consider the proximity of the garage to your property boundary, as this will affect the permissible height of any new extension. Neighbouring properties have a right to light, and respecting this is crucial in the planning process.
Tailored Design Solutions
At Karenna Wilford Architects, we collaborate with you to design extensions that meet your specific needs. In several projects, we've relocated kitchens and dining rooms to a new ground floor extension, achieving a modern, open-plan layout that enhances the overall flow of the home.
Converting Existing Garages
For those who prefer to retain their existing garage, converting it into a practical space can be highly beneficial. Many older homes lack adequate entrances and storage space for coats and boots. Converting a garage into a utility room, or even a dog and boot room, can solve these issues. A utility room with a shower is particularly useful for cleaning up after muddy walks with your dog.
Creating Exciting New Spaces
If you have a double garage, it presents an excellent opportunity for a more adventurous conversion. Many families with teenagers find value in converting garages into media or games rooms. These spaces allow teenagers to enjoy their games consoles and media equipment with friends, without disturbing the rest of the household.
Here an example of a project where we converted a double garage into a media room, seamlessly integrating it with the new kitchen, dining, and living room areas.
At Karenna Wilford Architects, East Sussex we are dedicated to transforming your redundant garage into a space that enhances your home and lifestyle. Please contact us to explore the possibilities and turn your vision into reality.
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