Can My Garage Be Converted Into A Kitchen?
August 23, 2021
Have you been wanting a larger kitchen in the house, but you do not have that extra space to extend? Have you started your micro business involving food like baked goods and preserved food in a jar and the existing kitchen space just isn’t spacious enough for this endeavor? Or simply, you just want a nicer kitchen diner where family members most often see each other and bond over food.
And whatever reasons there are still about wanting a larger kitchen space, remember, these are all valid reasons to start converting your garage into a kitchen diner. Just as in every major project such as home renovation, the question that holds us back the most is: Where do we start?
Of course, the concern that tops the list is money. Doing home renovations can cost a lot, especially if you do not plan it out. Extending a space in the house can jack up the expenses, so as an alternative, you can use the existing space that is available in your house such as the garage. Since the foundation is already there, such as the flooring, walls, electrical connections, and the like. What you need to do is just fine-tune the layout of the space. And hire electricians for electrical safety and added electrical wiring that you need in your kitchen space, and a plumber to fix the setup of the wash space, plumbing lines, and drain lines that are needed in the kitchen.
Measure the garage space to plan the layout of the kitchen. List down all the appliances, stations, and cabinets that you want to have in the kitchen. And take note of the activities that you will be spending most of your time in the new dedicated space. You may also check home design books, magazines, and websites for inspiration. And consult a professional interior designer and architect to match your vision with the ergonomics and other technical aspects of the renovation.
In the detailed plan, point out the passageway connecting to the house, and exit in case of the kitchen fire. Consult a contractor to help you with the technical aspects such as building codes and restrictions, and to secure building permits from local building authorities.
Add insulation to the walls, ceiling, and floor. It is also important to check the ventilation system as you are going to use electric appliances and cooking involves heat. And of course, you should also bear in mind the heating and air conditioning in the kitchen. All these need a professional to help you make sound judgments. Always remember that taking advice from a professional is always the wiser choice. Or else, if accidents happen, you only have yourself to blame. And we do not want that. We only want to secure the safety of our family and our home.
Aside from the technical aspects, map out the theme or look that you want for your new kitchen space. Do you want modern, clean decor? Or do you want an industrial look? Whatever it is, this could help you with the cost of materials and the kitchen appliances that you will buy.