Ingenious Ways to Create a Multi-Functional Metal Garage

Do you own a metal garage? Are you looking for new ideas that you can implement in your steel garage? Or are you planning to buy one with the hopes of converting it into a new place?

Gone are the days when garages just used to be a place for parking cars. You can do so much more with it now. You don’t have to believe us, have a look at these fabulous Pinterest pins. Yes! They are garages but with a twist. So, would you like to build one for yourself?

If yes, you are going to need a few things figured out before beginning. Let’s do it!

First, you need to know what amenities are essential for a multi–purpose garage.

What are the potential metal garage interior ideas that you can use for a change? You can have endless answers here, but we will stick to the basic that is essential for functioning.

Check Lightning

Your garage may be dark due to the lack of lightning. Lights fixtures don’t just make the garage looks good but also add to the functionality. You will need lights if you plan to use your garage as a gym, home office, or a man cave. So what kind of lights can you add to your garage?

We suggest that you avoid big hanging lights as garages usually don’t have very high ceilings. Go for LEDs instead. They are sleek, add depth, and come in various colors. Not to mention they are also energy efficient. This means saving money on energy bills.

You can also get a skylight for your roof.

Living Comfort

Since you are planning to spend time in your car shed, you would like to add a little warmth to it. Ensure that your metal garage has the proper insulation. It will keep your place away from unwanted & unhygienic molds.

An insulator will help maintain the temperature inside. After all, you don’t want to get roasted in summer or freeze in winter. Check out our blog [internal_link] on the advantages of having insulators in your metal garage.

Floor Plan

You should keep two things in mind before deciding on the floor plan – usage & radiant floor. A radiant floor might be a good option if you live in a colder region. If not, you can skip that part.

Prefer a concrete floor. It is durable, can bear a lot of load & easy to clean. It is especially true if you are things of using your garage for multiple purposes.

If your garage floor is not leveled to your house, you should raise it a few inches. 

Vents & Windows

You can add vents for air circulation. You won’t like to live in a smelly place, would you? Windows will bring light & fresh air into your place.

Go Vertical Instead of Horizontal 

Almost all garages have a little extra space. For that extra place, you can convert it into a mini storage unit. But how? Just add vertical shelves & pegboard. Okay, “but why vertical?” you might ask.

A vertical unit is less space consuming than a horizontal one. It gives an illusion of height as well. You can use your square footage for other purposes, like making a floating shelf or keeping a small sitting stool.

Interior Colors

Paint the interior. If you want your garage to look big, paint it with lighter colors like off-white, light neutral, pales, pastels, etc [sources]. Light colors also make your garage brighter.

You can paint directly on steel too. Just prime the metal and apply paint over it. The exterior can too be painted for aesthetic appeal. If you have an extra budget, you can go for facades.

Overhead Garage Door

• You can install a big rollover door to enter your garage.
• It eases access to items.
• You can still take your car in and out without bumping into any other things.
• Make sure they are insulated.

How can metal garage serve as multi–functional space?

Once you are done with adding the basic utilities into your garage, what’s next? You can use your metal garage as a multi-functional space. But what are they? Let’s list some common ones.

For personal use:

• Personal gym
• Living space
• Home office
• Workshop
• Play area
• Man cave
• She shed
• Gaming room
• Art Studio

For commercial use:

• Small car wash
• Fitness center
• Yoga center
• Pet shop
• Business office
• Automobile repair shop
• Café
• Bakery
• Corner shop

Is there any legal restriction in converting a garage into a living space?

The short answer is – Yes. You would need permission to do any remodeling in your garage from your local authorities. You also need to keep a budget on how much you would like to spend on a garage.

Do you want your car to sit outside the garage but not in direct sun, rain, or snow? Build a metal carport for it. It is simple & affordable while you still get to enjoy time in your newly renovated garage.

If you have a garage conversion, make some tweaks in the driveway with flower bedding to make it look less noticeable.

Let’s Wrap Things Up:

Not just having a metal garage comes with bonuses like durability, longevity, pest proof & termite free, but it can also serve a multitude of functionalities. As you have seen above, you can convert your space into a new place. You can use metal garage interior ideas as per your wish.