
Fumed Oak up-and-over garage door from Urban Front
Are you currently considering potential garage upgrades that you can make? Maybe you’re sick of seeing the chaos inside your garage and you want to make changes to it more aesthetically pleasing. Or perhaps you need the garage to work harder for you so you want to make it more functional. Whatever you are looking to achieve with your garage updates it requires a delicate balance of function and aesthetics. In order to get this balance write, it take some forward planning. Here I share my tips for easy garage upgrades that you can undertake to make sure your garage meets your needs.

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Install New Garage Flooring
One of the most versatile ways to breathe new life into your garage is to invest in custom garage flooring options. Whether you keep your car in there overnight, it houses your motorcycle, boat, or family bicycles, or whether you use your garage as a home gym, new flooring can be a great way to revitalize the space. There are a variety of options, from polishing the concrete floor, tiling the floor, to investing in epoxy flooring or choosing G-Floor Garage Floor Mats. Each option has benefits and can deliver the perfect solution that enhances the space and gives you safe, practical flooring designed for how you use the garage.
Paint the Walls
A fresh coat of paint can instantly bring any space to life, and this is no different when it comes to garage upgrades. The immediate difference in appearance that a new coat of paint can make can be a great motivator for your garage renovation. Remember, you don’t have to default to choosing white. White can be cold and clinical so work out what you want to use the garage for and how you want to feel in the space and then choose the colour that will best help you achieve this.
Add Storage and Organisation Systems

Smartstore Classic storage solutions from Orthex
Using ceiling racks, slat wall organization shelving or cabinets can be great additions to garage upgrades and will allow you to keep everything tidy and easy to manage. The exact storage options you end up with will depend on how you use the space. Ceiling racks are ideal for garages that house those bulky items or seasonal items that need to be stored but are too big to keep inside the home. Having them overhead means you free up floor space for other uses. Slat walls are great for workshops, DIY enthusiasts, and amateur mechanics to keep tools and equipment organized, while cabinet systems are great for smaller items you don’t want to hang or have on show.
Install Insulation

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Insulation can be a great idea if you use the space frequently and want to control the temperature. You can invest in wall or floor insulation for your garage and help reduce energy bills associated with keeping the space warm or at an even temperature. Insulation also offers soundproofing properties which will come in very handy if you intend to use the garage for DIY work or as a home gym as both these activities are potentially noisy when you factor in music or the noise from power tools.
Upgrade The Garage Door

Garage door roller professional 77 in agate grey from Thomas Sanderson
Installing a new garage door can help you make a great impression and make the space safer, more secure, and more practical. Replacing the garage door can be one of the most important garage upgrades you can do as it can enhance both functionality and security.