Turn Your Garage Into A Cozy Home Office In Just Two Steps

If you don't use your garage to contain your vehicle or for any other specific use on a regular basis, the space can make for a cozy and convenient home office that provides you with privacy away from the main household. And using the garage as a home office means that your clients and business guests can visit without having to walk through personal rooms in your home. Luckily, you don't have to invest in expensive renovations in order to create a cool home office in the garage – here are two steps you can make that will have it ready for furnishings within just a few days:

Replace Your Garage Door

The first step is to replace your garage door with one that has windows in it so natural sunlight can illuminate the space during the day.  The new door should also feature an inset walk-through door so both you can your clients can conveniently enter and leave without having to open and close the base door. During the garage door replacement process, it's important to have your technician inspect the door tracts, accessories, and hardware to ensure optimal function long term.

You can keep things warm in your new home office by choosing a garage door with insulation fitted within its interior. You can even find garage doors with built-in weather flaps along the bottom, which bridges the gap between the door and the ground when it's closed. Once the door is installed you can paint it to match the base of your home so it looks more like an extension of the floorplan rather than a garage.

Go from Bland to Grand

Color has an effect on emotions so by painting the walls and floors in your new home office, you can create an inviting and productive space that sets it apart from the rest of your home and inspires you to accomplish your goals. Start with a base color that's neutral, such as beige or off white. You can then trim the walls and introduce accents with the help of vibrant colors including:  

• Red tends to encourage both enthusiasm and excitement.
• Blue happens to aid in stress reduction as well as keep blood pressure at healthy levels.
• Yellow invokes a sense of genuine happiness and provides some peace of mind.
• Green showcases elements of nature that keeps the nerves calm and offers some added tranquility.

Paint isn't the only way to accent your new home office with color. Focus on the colors that are featured within the throw rugs, pillows, artwork, tapestries, and furniture that you implement into the space too.

By incorporating a futon or hide-a-bed into the overall design of your new home office, it can double as a guest room when you have visitors.