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When you first bought the house that you and your family are living in right now, you might not have initially paid much attention to the number of bedrooms included in it. You may even have been thinking at the time that your children could share a bedroom, or you yourself wouldn’t mind sleeping in what used to be an office. However, unexpected situations such as guests visiting your house or a relative dropping by and planning to stay overnight can necessitate the need for you to have an additional bedroom. If you’re unable to come up with enough money to have a brand new bedroom added to your house, you might want to consider renovating your old garage instead.

Why Are You Using Your Old Garage as a Junkyard?

Your house might have come along with a garage when you first bought it, as most houses often do. But over time, you may have resorted to just using your old garage as a storage place for all kinds of junk that you have acquired throughout the years.

You might have forgotten somewhere along the way that your garage is supposed to be a place where you park and store your vehicle.
Maybe you don’t even have a vehicle at all, but you bought your house along with its garage anyway.
You’re not letting your old garage realize its fullest potential by merely relegating it to an enclosed junkyard.
A lot of space is getting wasted by dumping items that you feel aren’t that useful anymore inside your old garage and just letting them sit there and collect dust.

How Can You Turn Your Old Garage into a Brand New Bedroom?

Instead of just using your old garage as a storage bin for all things junk, you can turn it into a brand new bedroom by doing the following:

1. Declutter your old garage.

All the old items stored in your old garage have to go for you to be able to turn it into a brand new bedroom.

You can hold a garage sale just outside your house if you think that any of your neighbors or anyone who might pass by the area may find some use for your old belongings.
You can also send your old items to a pawnshop nearest you for them to appraise which ones can be pawned in exchange for some cash.
If you’re generous enough that you’re into helping other people you don’t even know at all, you can donate some of your old things to your charitable institution of choice.

2. Add some insulation to your old garage.

As you would want anyone who decides to spend a night in your garage-turned-bedroom to get comfortable with it right away, you should be sure that your garage is properly insulated.

Since the floor of your old garage is most likely to have a slightly lower elevation compared to that of your house, you would want to raise it a bit by adding a layer of insulation and pouring some concrete on it.
You should also add layers of insulation to the walls and ceilings of your old garage so that whoever wants to hole up in there¾especially during the winter months¾would be able to sleep peacefully.

3. Refurbish your old garage.

Turning your old garage into a brand new bedroom should be less about retaining any garage-like qualities it has and more about totally redesigning it so that it becomes an entirely functional bedroom.

If your old garage doesn’t have any windows, you would want to tear down parts of its walls and install large windows to give it a roomier feel.
The rolling door that you’ve previously had in your old garage could probably use a garage door replacement¾or be updated with sliding glass doors instead.

4. Add some bedroom furniture.

Any bedroom can’t be called as such without any of the furniture associated with it.

It should’ve been evident to you by now that the very first thing you should put in your old garage that you’re turning into a brand new bedroom is a bed¾particularly a double size one, so that two guests can sleep comfortably.
You can also add a dresser, a bedside table, and a handful of shelves in there to further enhance its bedroom quality.

Having a brand new bedroom added to the existing structure of your house costs a lot of money¾not to mention the chaos it would bring to you and your family’s living situation once the construction crew you’ve hired starts working on it. By turning your old garage into a brand new bedroom, you can save money, as most of the renovation work can be done on your own. All you have to do is to carefully plan and invest in features that should make your brand new bedroom a comfortable place to stay.

George Anderson – George is a specialist when it comes to lowes doors and other garage doors. Working in the industry for over 20+ years he takes pride on helping his clients fulfill their needs when it comes to garage construction. In his spare time he loves spending time with his family.

Ok, perhaps the color black doesn’t come to mind when you think of your kitchen colors. The fact is, designers and taste makers are gravitating to this versatile color for the hauntingly beautiful effect it creates in our favorite space in the home. Now, before you splash black on every wall and surface in your kitchen, it’s important to remember these 6 tips.

1. Trust the experts

Everyone loves a good DIY project, but some areas need to be left to the professionals. The kitchen is one of those areas. Industry leaders like Brentwood Kitchens have already taken those risks with daring dark colours and worked up that experience, so fortunately you don’t have to.

They also work to a productive timeline, which means your weekends and weeknights aren’t spent scratching your head when your beautiful black kitchen isn’t ready to go when you think it will be. Turn your Pinterest dreams into a tangible plan and start talking to those in the know about how it will look, and when they can get started.

2. Don’t overdo it

The reason black kitchens are finding their way into Vogue Home is because it’s unexpected and done well to balance. Decide early whether it’s black benches, counter tops, appliances or cabinets and stick to those specifications so you don’t get carried away and end up not being able to see the black between the black. The haunting effect will only be achieved if there is a color to contrast against.

3. Choose complementing colors

The sky really is the limit here. Everything goes with black, but try and stick to only one or two complementing colours or your kitchen will look like a mid-life crisis. White or cream is of course timeless, although don’t shy away from a bright pop if the rest of your space will allow for that fun. If you are bringing in a new marble bench see if there are any shards of color in the marble that you could use to complement your black.

4. Lighting is key

Black kitchens can be a real feature in any home, but beware the effect it can have without proper lighting. Light bulbs come in all different shades and brightness. Choose a light which compliments the space and offers a contrast to the darkness. For example, a warm white may not necessarily do the job, but a pearl might offer that brightness without clashing.

When it comes to watts you should consider your kitchen at its darkest. If you have natural light during the day great, but think more middle of the evening. Look towards a mid-range wattage for all bulbs. The contrast of the light and the dark kitchen will create a hauntingly beautiful space.

5. Know your kitchen style and space

Classic, modern, contemporary and minimalist – there really is so many styles of homes and kitchens. Some house and kitchen styles will be welcoming of the black color palette, and others you may have to work a little harder to incorporate it.

6. Make sure it fits the rest of your house

When it comes to bold design features and accents we tend to think every room needs its own flavor. This can be a design nightmare. When planning out the rest of your home try to consider one central theme that can run throughout the home. All the while, ensuring that theme compliments the new beautiful space you’ve just created in the kitchen.

Think accent furniture pieces and perhaps even a complimentary rug or floor piece. All of the elements should work together and offer a level of consistency and style together.

A black kitchen is a room when done right can be hauntingly beautiful. If you want to make that jump into the world of design and style then use these six tips when creating your very own black kitchen.

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