Garage Conversion Into Bedroom With A 2D Floor Plan

A garage to bedroom conversion is exactly what it sounds like — converting a garage from a car storage space into a liveable space, like a bedsit, master bedroom, or granny flat. It’s a cost effective and less invasive way of creating more usable space in your home. 

In an economic climate where real estate is expensive and affordable housing is on the smaller size, turning a garage into a bedroom is an easy way to make the most of your existing square footage. It can provide additional — and private — space for aging relatives, caregivers, and adult children.

Alternatively, you could even rent out this new space as a bedsit. And, if there’s space for a small kitchen and ensuite, it could even be rented as a studio apartment. 

Converting a garage into a bedroom isn’t as complicated as you might think. Before you start, though, it’s important to get a floor plan to assess the feasibility of your plans. From there, you can plan the layout, design, and utilities of your conversion. 

Start by creating or ordering a 2D floor plan to assess the feasibility of your design. At MySitePlan, we help you conceptualize your space with floor plans based on a sketch of your dimensions and specifications. These floor plans will include walls, windows, doors, and staircases. It’s a great tool for visualizing and planning your garage conversion! 

Next, use your floor plan to visualize what the bedroom will look like, where the furniture will fit, and where the light fixtures will be. You can also use it to assess whether there’s space for an ensuite washroom or walk-in closet. If you have a specific vision in mind, let us know before ordering your floor plan and we can show you how the rooms you want can be configured to fit the space.

If you’re planning on adding a bathroom, you need to check you have the necessary sanitary and plumbing fittings. In any case, you will need to check you have an adequate electrical supply. If not, consider how many additional electric sockets you need and where they should be added. We recommend doing this with light switches too. 

Finally, think about the overall design, position, and orientation of the doors and windows in your master bedroom. The old garage door will likely be walled up. If you still want outdoor access, you’ll need to add a side door. Make sure you can also directly enter the rest of the house.

A garage doesn’t usually have much ventilation, so you’ll need to add windows to make the bedroom conversion spacious and airy. These should be planned according to the direction of sunlight and air currents.

Costs can vary from $6,000 to over $27,000, depending on existing conditions, material quality, and structural changes required. On average, a garage conversion costs around $16,500.

Converting a garage into a bedroom is often quite straightforward and can be completed in four to six weeks. However, this will vary based on the condition of your garage before you start, whether structural changes are needed, and how complex the design is. 

A garage conversion can potentially increase property value if it adds useful living space, but the impact varies based on conversion quality and local market preferences. 

If you have a site plan, you will likely have all the information you need to plan your garage conversion, as it will show the size of the room and where utilities are to help you plot out your design. However, you can also seek help from a professional architect if the project is complicated or you want a second opinion. 

Garage conversion regulations typically include ensuring proper egress, adhering to local zoning laws, and obtaining necessary permits for electrical and plumbing work, though always check with your local authority.

If you do need to apply for planning permission, a site plan might be required. Luckily, we offer those too, and can turn yours around in as little as 24 hours. See how MySitePlan can help today. 

This post was originally published on 02-21-2018. It was updated on 07-29-2024 to reflect the latest information.