Most garages offer usable space in their rafters, and this is a great place to build a loft. Whether you need more space for storage, extra living accommodations, a home office, or a playroom for kids, building upwards with an Orlando garage storage system is an excellent solution.

Carve Out More Storage Space

Instead of cramming all of your belongings into the floor space around your car, look up! Much more accessible than an enclosed attic, a loft storage area lets you see everything at a glance, which will encourage you to stay neat and organized. Choose a pull-down ladder, a spiral staircase, or a small set of stairs that won’t interfere with the storage of your car below.

Create an In-Law Suite

Converting unused garage space into an apartment is a great option for “sandwich generation” folks who are caring both for aging parents and their own children. Older parents who can no longer live alone have to help close by while maintaining independence in a separate living space. An apartment is also a great option for children who need support between college graduation and beginning a career. Finally, a garage apartment can be configured with an outside entrance and even no access to the rest of the house, so it can be rented out to generate income.

Make Your Home Your Office

If you need to work from home and don’t have room for an office, a garage loft may be the answer you’re looking for. You have access to everything you need in your house—kitchen, bathroom, front door when the doorbell rings—but the distance prevents televisions, phone calls, and other noise from disrupting your work. Having a separate entrance also allows clients to visit your office without having to trudge through your house.

Let the Kids Play

If you have young children, consider turning the space over your garage into a playroom that will house toys, furniture, a TV, and large items such as playhouses and tents. This will help keep kids’ bedrooms from being cluttered with toys, thus creating quiet sanctuaries for reading and sleeping. As children grow, the playroom can become a game room to host parties and sleepovers with friends. When kids leave for college, the space can be converted into a craft room, a sports-themed bar, a guest bedroom, or a home theater.

Want More Ideas?

Contact Garage Design Works to discover how an Orlando garage storage system will transform the space above your garage into the room of your dreams.