The Garage Transformation
If you’re looking to add value to your home, or want to boost the size of your current space, consider transforming your garage into something more than just storage or a place to park cars. With some thought and planning, you can create a garage conversion that’s just as functional as your current living area.
If your current home doesn’t have a basement or doesn’t have enough rooms for you and your family, then it’s time to make an addition by converting your garage into a man cave. Not only does this provide a space that’s off-site and away from the house, but it also frees up valuable space inside your current property.
If your home doesn’t have a basement or it’s too small for you and your family, then a garage conversion could be just what you need to create a gorgeous kitchen. This renovation by Rachel and Lola of DIY by the Sea turned their old garage into an impressive cooking area that includes a corner larder, a skylight and a Belfast sink.
The Garage Transformation: From Chaos to Order in Milan
Do you want to spend more time on your travels but can’t afford a full-time apartment? Adding a studio garage to your property can help you achieve that goal. You can even rent it out during the weekends to generate extra income.
If you’re a freelancer, or need to work remotely from home on a regular basis, then turning your garage into a home office may be the best way to go. Not only will you be able to work in peace and quiet, but you’ll also have the space you need to create your work station.
If your house is too small or your garage is too big for your needs, then a studio garage conversion might be the solution. The IKEA studio garage is a brilliant idea, allowing you to keep all of your gear in one place and work on different projects without cluttering up your living space.
In 2018, I visited several of the pedestrial squares that Mayor Angelo Sala has commissioned through his Piazza Aperte program. Previously car-dominated streets in working-class neighborhoods have been given over to public spaces with ping-pong tables and parks.
These reimagined spaces have created new opportunities for people in these communities to live and work together. They’re also spaces that promote health and wellness, and encourage children to play outdoors.
In an attempt to improve mobility in the city, a team led by Stefano Boeri has proposed to transform the city’s railway yards into seven scali, or “scenic oases”. They would feature a series of adaptive gardens that mediate between the urban and human scale of the surrounding neighborhood. Using rapid transport linkages and green pedestrian and cycling networks, the scali would serve as hubs for sustainable living.