Transform Your Garage Into A Playroom For Your Kids
Planning to transform your garage into a playroom? Gain some pro tips from the experts at FalkStar.
Have you got young kids who need more space to play? Are you always tripping over toys scattered across the lounge room? I’m sure you love the sounds of your kids’ laughs and happy screams, but do you ever wish you could close the door and have five minutes to yourself, without the excess noise?
And lastly—do you have a garage? If yes, it might just be the answer to your problems.
Hear us out; it might seem like an odd choice for a playroom, but a garage really can provide the ultimate safe, secluded, and dedicated space for kids to laugh, play, and just be kids.
You deserve a space that works for you, where you can unwind and relax (with or without the kids) in a calm, quiet, and tidy environment. But equally, your kids deserve a space where they can get excited, make some noise, and yes, sometimes, even a bit of mess.
So, should you transform your garage into a playroom? Read on to find out!
Why Turn Your Garage into a Playroom?
Create a Safe Space for Play
A garage conversion into a playroom allows you to dedicate a space to playing and learning, that you know is safe. By having them at home, you can protect your kids, friends, and family from bad weather, cold and flu season, and other risks.
Keep the House Neat and Tidy
Keeping the kids’ toys, books, and other belongings in one dedicated space. This means no more running around picking things up when you just want to go to bed, and no more mad scrambles around the house before guests come over.
The first step to convert your garage into a playroom is a clean slate. Take as much as you can out of the space—yep, even those boxes that have been sitting there for ten years—and give everything a good clean and tidy.
2. Convert the Garage
While most things are completely up to you and the kids, insulating and protecting the space is non-negotiable. Insulated garage doors will ensure the space doesn’t get too hot or too cold, and will sound-proof the room, and garage door sealing will help keep critters, dirt, and debris out, while also enhancing insulation and sound-proofing. At Falkstar, we offer a garage conversion package that includes insulated garage door panels, garage door sealing, and garage flake flooring—an easy and complete option to start your garage into playroom makeover. For more information, visit our garage conversion package page.
3. Involve the Kids
If this is truly going to be a space for the kids, then it’s only fair that they get a say in what goes into it. Ask them what they would like in their playroom. What are their favourite colours? What toys do they use the most? Do they want a quiet corner for reading, or is it all about the toys? If you need garage conversion playroom ideas, we suggest exploring the following:
Pick a theme based on their favourite TV show, movie, or book
Choose two or three favourite colours, and base the decor on these
Use posters and other non-permanent decor so that as their interests change, it’s easy to switch things up
Include options that allow parents and other adults to join in, such as seating and collaborative toys
4. Furniture, Decor, and More
Get creative and furnish and decorate your new kids oasis! Use the colours or theme you decided on in the previous step, and make them a reality. We suggest including a variety of different toys, for both fun and learning, as well as some shelving and toy boxes to keep things organised.
Playroom Garage Conversion FAQs
What if I Still Need Part of My Garage?
If you’re worried about giving up all your space to a playroom, consider only using half, or a dedicated section, of the garage. This way you get the best of both worlds!
All that Work for Just a Few Years—What About When the Kids Are Older?
As the kids get older, they’ll still need their own space (maybe even more so), so having a dedicated area of the house just for them and their friends isn’t going to go to waste. You might just need to swap out the cartoon characters for their favourite band.
How Much Will a Playroom Garage Conversion Cost?
This is very dependent on your preferences and how much you want to change—garage conversions can be very cheap if you use furniture and decor you already have, or shop around for secondhand options, or they can be more expensive if you decide to go all out on new things.
If you’ve got the space, a garage can be the perfect place to set up a playroom. It doesn’t have to be complicated—you could be just a few simple steps away from a dream setup for both you and your kids!
