Home Garden

How to Convert a Garage to a Living Room

An unused garage can be converted into a living room to use available space and add an extension onto a home. A living room should be comfortable, providing entertainment and seating for those who wish to relax. With a little time to spare and a few supplies, you can convert a garage into a comfortable living room.

Things You'll Need

  • Sofa
  • TV
  • Entertainment center
  • Coffee table
  • Large rug
  • Table lamp
  • Space heater or air conditioning unit
Show More

Instructions

  1. Living Room Garage

    • 1

      Clear the garage area so it is a large empty room, removing any stored items. Clean the floor of any dust and debris.

    • 2

      Place the large rug in the center of the garage floor; this will cover the concrete flooring so it is more comfortable to walk on.

    • 3

      Place the entertainment center against a wall near an electrical outlet. If no outlet is easily accessible, use an extension cord to provide an electrical source for your TV, lamp and heater.

    • 4

      Put the TV on the entertainment center and plug it in.

    • 5

      Put the table lamp on top of the entertainment center and plug it into the extension cord or outlet.

    • 6

      Place the sofa in front of the entertainment center. Leave enough room in between the two to place the coffee table and to allow for easy navigation.

    • 7

      Place the coffee table in between the sofa and the entertainment center. Leave space for leg room between the sofa and the table.

    • 8

      Position the space heater or air conditioning unit in an out of the way area near the electrical outlet to regulate the temperature of the garage.