With some creativity and ingenuity (and some outside assistance) you can renovate or convert your garage, basement or other under-utilized areas of your home into beautiful living or self-isolation spaces
2020 has been a very challenging year for so many reasons, both physically and emotionally, and this has been compounded by the fact that many of us have had to spend more time in our houses than we’ve ever had to before in our lives!
While we’re used to spending most of our time at work or outside doing hobbies or spending time with friends, coming home just for evenings and weekends, during lockdowns more and more we’ve needed to spend our whole lives at home.
This has meant that for many people that the house they we were once very happy with may have all of a sudden felt very small and claustrophobic, especially for larger families where it may feel like you’re living on top of each other.
Other people have been dealing with issues like living with a family member who has been ordered to quarantine, or having to adjust to working or attending school from home and all the challenges which accompany that transition.
Unfortunately this doesn’t appear to be a trend that’s going to end any time soon, with the number of cases continuing to soar in many countries, and the US facing widespread lockdowns again.
People craving extra space turning to accessory dwellings like garage and basement renovations
People are dealing with their craving for extra space in different ways. Some people (especially those with outdoor space) are turning to tiny houses and other backyard dwellings for an escape or place to quarantine. This is also true for people who have been forced to move back in with their parents due to travel or job losses when they’re used to having their own space, or for those who are wanting to bring their elderly parents out of aged care or closer to home.
But what about those who don’t have extra outdoor space? Many people are getting creative and re-purposing rooms or other inefficiently used areas of the house like the garage and basement to create accessory dwellings, or extra private spaces.
Creating your own personal space in otherwise unused areas of the house
Turn your basement into a living space to give your family some extra room around the house
With a bit of creativity and ingenuity, a 3d house rendering and some renovation (good thing hardware stores are considered essential services!) you can create amazing spaces. In many places, tradesmen are still able to work as construction is considered an essential industry if you need some outside help.
Basements and garages are prime real estate for these types of conversions, as they are large pre-built spaces which are often underutilized and which may not need a lot of work to turn them into a livable area.
Here are some ideas for how you can create some extra space for your family or significant other around the house.
Create a studio for your child, parent or other significant family member
If you’d rather make use of your existing facilities than build something new that’s not attached to your house, basements and garages are prime areas for renovating or converting into small livable studios for your child, parent, or maybe even a niece or nephew, grandchild etc. Having one extra living space in the house can really make a big difference to the individual feeling of space each person has. You’ll no longer feel like you’re living on top of each other when someone has an extra space to retreat too. You may even be able to help a family member who is in a tricky position with nowhere to stay.
Fitting out your home office or socially distanced classroom
If you’ve found yourself learning or working from home, particularly in environments where multiple people have had to start working or attending classes from home all at once, having an extra space that’s quiet and where you can’t hear other family members in conference calls or zoom classrooms can be a big help for your sanity!
Lots of time on your hands? Convert your unused garage into an art studio or creative space
Creating an art studio or creative space
Many people have taken up or renewed hobbies in lockdown. If you’re sick of having your significant others’ painting supplies all over the kitchen table, now might be the time to suggest turning that unused garage or basement space into an art studio where they can create (and be messy) to their heart’s content!
Building a chill out zone or games room to get the teenagers out of your hair
If you have a house full of teenagers and are driving each other crazy by being constantly underfoot, building a chill out zone or games room could be just what you need. You could just put a couch, TV and games system, and a billiard or foosball table into your basement, but why not kit it out at the same time with a nicely renovated space they’ll barely ever want to leave!
How do 3D interior renderings help people to renovate their basements and garages
If you’re planning to renovate your space it’s important to have a plan. This will speed up the process a lot and mean you can avoid costly mistakes in materials, paint and hardware which would otherwise be wasted or in buying furniture that won’t fit or match the surroundings.
Part of your plan in this regard could be architectural 3d renderings including 3D interior renderings or 3D floorplan renderings.
3D interiors will help you plan out the design of your space. What colors are you going to paint it? What features are you going to include? Will the furniture and décor you’re planning all compliment each other?
3D floorplans can be useful for larger spaces, as they allow you to see from a top down point of view where everything will fit into the space, whether you’re allowing enough room or trying to cram in too much, which will feel much less relaxing and restful.
If you’d like some assistance with a 3D rendering for renovating your basement or garage or turning it into an accessory dwelling, get in touch, we’d love to help!
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Alex Smith
Manager & Co-Owner Render 3D Quick
Alex Smith is a manager and co-owner at Render3DQuick, with over 6 years’ experience project managing their large team of 3D rendering professionals. Alex is obsessed with architecture and is a CAD design specialist in his own right and an expert in the field of architectural visualization, 3D rendering, and virtual reality tours.
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