With everything that the global pandemic has brought to our lives, folks have begun to alter their lifestyles and routines, and often in ways we’ve never seen before. While hundreds of industries have been forced to shut down temporarily, home improvement and the construction industry have not only continued, but have experienced a significant boost, and even seen growth when the quarantine period was in full swing.
With many homeowners forced to remain in their properties for a significant period, home improvements proved popular, and garages were top on the list of priorities. Here are just a few of the latest lockdown trends for garage improvements:
- Garage door customization:
There are many options available when it comes to customizing your garage door, such as adding a side-opening or barn style door, having a window fitted, using stained woods and so on. With a garage door having the potential to increase the curb appeal of your home, many homeowners have been busy upgrading and updating theirs during the lockdown period, and your local garage door manufacturer can show you the full range of customization options.
- Slatwall and rail storage:
This form of storage has been increasing in popularity, and nowadays, many homeowners use them throughout their garages. Versatile and easy to move around, they can help keep your garage tidy.
- Sound systems:
For those homeowners spending more time in their garages, a sound system can be a great addition, and depending upon how much you’re able to afford, you could purchase a system that is voice activated and can control more than just the music: lighting, thermostat and even the garage door can be controlled.
- Adding windows:
Natural light can make a significant difference to a garage and adding a window or two can vastly alter the way the interior of a garage looks. This becomes especially beneficial if your garage is used an extra room rather than just a space for storing things, but either way, there are few disadvantages to having natural light in such a space. Not only that, but it’ll save you on lighting costs and help increase airflow and ventilation.
As with all upgrades or alterations to your garage and/or its door, you can talk to your local garage door specialist for more advice and guidance.
- Garage floor upgrades:
As with any room or space in your home, having new flooring installed is a great way to upgrade it and with garages, you can choose from a range of floor coatings such as epoxy or polyurea, which help protect the surface of the concrete while giving a fresh, modern look.
Even with lockdown restrictions eased in most states, you might still want to consider doing something to upgrade your garage, since if done professionally, it can add hundreds of dollars to the value of your home and can be priceless when it comes to curb appeal. For
the full range of garage improvements and trends, talk to your local garage door supplier.
