Need more living space but don't want to lose storage? Why a half garage conversion might be the solution

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Half garage conversions can be the best of both worlds when you need living space and storage (Image credit: Shutterstock)

If you’re feeling the pinch for space but don’t want to lose all your valuable storage, you might want to consider converting just half of your existing garage into a living space rather than the whole lot.

Half garage conversions are a great way to squeeze extra living space out of your existing footprint without completely giving up your garage storage space. For many homeowners, especially those who use a garage for storing bikes and boxes rather than cars, it can be the ideal compromise – you get a bit more space to live in, while still hanging on to a decent chunk of handy garage storage.

Mark Stevenson has worked as a construction professional for over 30 years and following an extensive career in housebuilding. He is currently chief operating officer for Custom Build Homes and chair of the National Custom and Self Build Association. He previously worked as managing director for Potton, helping self builders build their own homes.

Whilst Mark describes himself as a ‘professional builder’ as a result of his career in housebuilding and timber building system manufacturing, he has specialist knowledge of timber construction and extensive expertise in finding land and project management.

He regularly shares his knowledge at Homebuilding & Renovating Shows and and coaches self builders about how to build their own homes. Aside from Mark’s professional career, his skills also extend to practical building knowledge as a skilled joiner, hands-on renovator and serial self-builder of his own development projects.

He is also Vice Chair of industry body, the Structural Timber Association.