How to Turn Your Garage into a Gaming Hideaway This Winter

Garages do not need to be just for cars and tools. So many people have learned to enjoy spending more time at home with family and neighbor friends this past year. If you are limited on space in your home, you may want to consider utilizing your garage space for regular activities. After a bit of reorganizing and renovation, why not turn your garage into a game room? It can also double as a quiet homework or reading spot when the games are unplugged. Whether your kids enjoy playing video games, you consider yourself a pool shark, or you like throwing darts, your garage can be an ideal place to house all of your favorite games so you can take a break from it all.

Make it Your Own

Regardless of the types of games you play, in order to create your new game center in the garage, you need to decide how much space you have. In other words, are you using the entire garage space and leaving your vehicles outside or in a carport? Another alternative is using a section of your garage for gaming instead of storing sports equipment or gardening tools. These can always go in separate structures such as sheds, or you can install shelving and hooks to hold them.

If video games are your thing, you will need to make sure you have enough electrical outlets for a flat-screen TV and any game systems. In addition, you likely will want to put in a comfy couch or use the gaming chairs that are all the rage these days among the younger generation. If sound is important to you, hang speakers or install surround sound to provide yourself with a full sensory experience. To make the area more cozy, add insulation and drywall, as well as can lighting as you would if you were finishing a basement. This also means laying down carpet to make the area warmer and more inviting for guests. For those who prefer the more old-school type of gaming, you can put in arcade games or pinball machines.

To make the most out of your space, you may want to use a pool table that can be converted into a ping pong table or a surface for board games. Dartboards do not take up much room on the wall, but you will want to ensure you have a solid beam to hang it on and enough distance in front to throw the darts. Foosball and air hockey are also fun and competitive games that you can add to your new gaming headquarters. When hosting a gathering with friends or family members during the winter months, consider installing heating units or space heaters in your garage. In the summer, the garage doors can be left open, which expands the usable area to the outside and driveway.

Contact a Downers Grove Garage Specialist

Game rooms are not always in basements. Remodeling your garage to make it gaming central can provide hours of entertainment throughout the year. The dedicated team at Blue Sky Builders, Inc. has over 40 years of experience building and renovating garages of all shapes, sizes, and styles. Our reputable DuPage County garage professionals are masters of their craft, and we will help you turn your vision into reality. To learn more about how our skills can enhance your garage, call us today at 630-852-8485 to schedule a free estimate.