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How To Finish A Bonus Room Above The Garage

Filed Under: diy and craft, home and gardenJanuary 30, 2021

A great place for additional living space is above your garage. Here is a guide on how to finish a bonus room above the garage.

How To Finish A Bonus Room Above The Garage

The extra space is always helpful when you have a growing family or guest visiting for a few days. It’s also adds value to the home. This year I am a first time grandmother, so I am excited to able to have a space that my daughter and her family can enjoy a while visiting.

Here is a step by step guide on how to finish the bonus room above the garage:

My garage is a detached structure so it’s almost like a little cottage of its own. The space started out as a big shell.

  1. We hired a architect and he helped design the space with our input.
  2. Hired a contractor that can do basically everything. I interviewed many and found the best deal and best references. He made sure that we had all licenses and inspections needed.

When entering the space we designed it so there would be a hall way to the right, where it would lead to a bedroom, bathroom and closet space. There are no doors to the bedroom. I designed it as an open floor plan.

3. Added a little closet space. Since its only a temporary place for someone to stay. A large closet would take away from space for a bigger bath or even a larger living space.

4. The highlight of this bonus space is a large bathroom off the sleeping area. It will have a large tiled shower with a 36 inch vanity and nickel finished mirror.

5. Kitchenette space. This space is for a large coffee bar area equipped with refrigerator, microwave, sink and room for a small dining table.

6. Privacy wall. This is a free-standing wall that serves as a privacy wall which divides the bedroom and sitting area. There are no walls to create an enclosed  bedroom. I wanted an open flow for  light air and heat. This divider has a built-in that can be used for a TV.

7. The privacy wall is the wall between the living space and bedroom. The bedroom is large and it has a bathroom.

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  1. Laura Ingalls Gunn says

    February 15, 2021 at 2:12 pm

    Coming over from Blogging Fifty and pinning!

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  2. Michelle Leslie says

    February 15, 2021 at 2:21 pm

    So much useful information Maria, thank you. Our garage is huge and we’ve been thinking about adding a little granny flat on top. We can always do with the extra space and it would be great for when the kids come to visit from Canada, so they can have their own small living space to get away hugs and kisses from us old folks 😉

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    • Maria Brittis says

      February 17, 2021 at 2:51 am

      AS long as you haver some kind of design of what you want, its goes by easier that way. Thanks so much

      Reply
  3. Sara says

    February 15, 2021 at 2:24 pm

    Wow, what a dream space and congrats on becoming a grandmother Maria!

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    • Maria Brittis says

      February 17, 2021 at 2:50 am

      Thanks friend, that post is a few years old and its been great being a grandma

      Reply
  4. Anita Holland says

    February 15, 2021 at 10:47 pm

    Congratulations Grandma. What a great space, when can I move in.

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    • Maria Brittis says

      February 17, 2021 at 2:49 am

      Thanks so much! I really enjoyed that home! I sold it not to soon after!

      Reply
  5. Meegan says

    February 16, 2021 at 6:07 pm

    What a fun and rewarding project! With all of the various details it is complete perfection. Congratulations, Grandma! It’s the best.

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    • Maria Brittis says

      February 17, 2021 at 2:48 am

      Thanks so much! Its been exciting being a grandma.

      Reply
  6. Kim Purvis says

    February 19, 2021 at 6:55 pm

    Oh, how I wish I had one of these. I want to add another story to the top of our house. It came out amazing I love it. Pinned!

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    • Maria Brittis says

      February 20, 2021 at 3:10 pm

      Thanks, we sold this house after wards so it was a good investment to finish it off.

      Reply
  7. Libbie says

    February 21, 2021 at 11:23 pm

    Maria,

    The space turned out GORGEOUS! Congrats and all that new square footage!

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    • Maria Brittis says

      February 22, 2021 at 1:19 am

      Thanks, this is an old post, I have sold the house, but it was great when I had it.

      Reply

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Hi there! Welcome To Simple Nature Decor. I’m Maria and I am a home decor blogger for over 7 years. I live in beautiful Coastal South Carolina. I love to bring what’s beautiful in nature into your home. My goal is to inspired you to decorate with nature inspired ideas… For collaborations contact me [email protected]

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