Layout for garage conversion

11 years ago

Having recently moved into a house with a fairly spacious garage, my original intention was to convert the garage into a photography studio. After lots of head scratching I decided I wouldn't have the room for a studio as I've decided to keep 25% of the garage to be kept as a garage (need somewhere to keep the garden stuff and will keep building costs down by keeping garage door)

This leaves me with 75% which I plan on turning into an office space (currently working out of a bedroom) and client meeting/consultation room. I want to keep these areas separate.

Attached is a quick sketch of one idea I've had, the bottom section being the garage, middle section (entry through side door) being the room I invite customers, and the top section where I'll have the office. If possible I'd love to have the option of using an area for studio portraits (top left on sketch?)

I would welcome any innovative ideas for making this garage space work for all 3 purposes and maximising the potential of each area.

Once I have a definite idea of the layout I can start concentrating on the furnishings/room layouts/lights/plugs/colour scheme etc

Thanks in advance

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Carl Holding
10 years ago
what sort of budget are you looking at ?

if like myself you do have a busy working life. let us design fit and furnish

so you don't have the worry or the time.

regards carl
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Layered Interiors
10 years ago
last modified: 10 years ago
Hi Matt,

Is the only entry into the garage (including the garden store) through the side door?

Would it be an option to look at a more multifunctional layout for the studio space that would allow for you to create temporary 'zones'?

Best,

Catherine
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