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A garage is more than just a space to park your car. It can be used in many ways to suit your lifestyle and interests.
From creating storage to building laundries and mud rooms, Bunnings Workshop members have shared different ways to make the most out of their garages. Get inspiration for your home from the examples below.
1. Workshop or craft room
Transform your garage into a workshop for D.I.Y. projects or a craft room for hands-on hobbies. Bunnings Workshop member @RatBoy included multiple workbenches and loads of tool storage while converting his garage into a workshop.
Want to build a workbench for your garage or shed? Get inspiration from our Top 10 most popular workbench projects.
2. Home gym
Forget high membership fees or busy gyms. A garage can provide a private and convenient space for exercising. Mark (@Remarka6le) built a home gym in his garage complete with mirror-tinted windows and plenty of wall storage.
Check out tips for building your own home gym shared by the Bunnings team.
3. Storage room
Garages are a great way to add valuable storage space to your home. Lauren (@lcooksey88) created an organised storage area in this garage storage makeover, while @emmakeshome used Plywood and DAR Pine housing Flexi Storage Home Solutions to create storage space with bifold doors in her garage.
To maximise storage in your garage or shed, check out 10 ways to add garage storage. Beginners can also see how easy it is to build your own shelving units with the step-by-step guide How to build garage storage shared by Rob (@Peggers).
4. Mud room
Create a buffer zone between your outdoor and indoor spaces by converting your garage into a mud room. Get inspired by Sarah (@HousevsSarah) who turned a cluttered garage into a mud room that stores everyday items like bags and shoes.
Don’t miss 15 mud room storage projects shared by the Bunnings Workshop community.
5. Laundry
With proper insulation and plumbing, a garage can be converted into a functional laundry. Ashlee (@ashleesellen) turned part of her unused garage into a laundry with loads of storage and feature floor tiles. Community member @Anna_G also completed a garage laundry makeover, while @Hotwheelsnz created a garage laundry using Flatpax cabinet users, timber benchtop and Flexi Storage shelves.
Experienced Bunnings Workshop member Adam Woodhams (@Adam_W) shares renovation tips and space-saving ideas in his guide How to plan a laundry renovation.
6. Transform your home's entrance
A single garage was sacrificed to create a formal front entrance and significantly enhance the street appeal of @Nailbag's home. It was the winner of best outdoor project in our 2024 search for Australia's best D.I.Y. projects.
7. Bar
Turn your garage into an inviting and entertaining space for socialising and relaxation. While converting their garage into a Texas-style bar, member @misszara retained an old workbench to create a rustic effect.
The Bunnings team shares step-by-step instructions on building your own D.I.Y. wooden pallet wine bar.
8. Bedroom
Use your garage to create a comfortable and relaxing bedroom for you and your guests. Jacinta (@Ourgisbornehome) transformed her garage into a master bedroom, complete with wainscoting feature wall.
Here are 10 ways to update your bedroom.
9. Home theatre
Set up a cosy home theatre in your garage where you can relax and enjoy watching movies. Josh (@JoshC83) created a home cinema in his garage using particleboard, curtains, LED strip lights and a 120-inch projector.
Workshop member Nurhadi (@Prof) shares detailed instructions on how to build a dedicated home theatre.
10. Pool cabana
Converting a garage into a pool cabana can create an inviting and functional space for relaxing and entertaining friends and family. Belinda (@2Belindas) transformed an old garage into a Hamptons-style pool cabana.
10 makeover ideas for your pool contains many other creative pool projects.
More advice and inspiration for your garage project
The Bunnings team has shared several guides on renovating your garage, including Easy ways to create a multi-use garage and How to turn your garage into an office or living space.
For more inspiring garage renovations, check out the Top 10 most popular garage or shed projects shared on Workshop.
The Bunnings Workshop community can help if you need more assistance with your garage project. Don’t hesitate to ask a question.
