The Boy’s New Garage Apartment Update…
Good Morning Friends! Happy Happy Wednesday! Today (the day this post goes live) I am up at the cabin busting some things out with John but in actuality, today (Monday as I am writing this) I am bouncing between blog posts, filming IG story collaborations and my third cup of coffee. Headed out in the morning to have a two day workday with John at the cabin and I am pumped! We are hopefully laying the tile for the kitchen floor which is going to be GORGEOUS! Will absolutely share lots on IG stories!
Today I am sharing a big little update on the boy’s garage apartment project. As I have been chatting about, after much thought and planning, John and I decided to convert my (soon to be OUR) entire garage into a two bedroom apartment for his teenage boys (soon to be my STEPSONS!). Although my home is fairly large, around 5,800 square feet, it is only four bedrooms. Each bedroom is just super large, there are four living rooms and just lots of strange use of space like that. All of that quirky historic home stuff 😉 The finished basement was also a brief consideration but it is only one large room with only a half bath. So garage it was!
Several years ago now, my ex and I finished the upstairs of the garage space into a loft style “apartment” space with a plan to rent it out on airbnb. Click HERE for a full tour of the garage apartment “BEFORE”! That finished space which I am featuring below is simply getting a remodel for Zach’s bedroom and living space. The bottom part of the garage will be a joint living/tv room and then one entire section of the bottom garage will be Austin’s bedroom. Those spaces need MUCH more work so that’ll be lots of upcoming blog posts!
Over the last week in Zach’s space… I had it repainted, John and I removed wallpaper AND we started on a wood feature wall! This space has a good ways to go for my vision but here’s a big progress update!
BEFORE…
POST RENOVATION…
Round White Table / Macrame Runner / Wallpaper
CONVERTING TO THE BOY’S SPACE!
Post Wallpaper Removal…
Walls- Alabaster by Sherwin Williams
Trim- DownPipe by Farrow and Ball
Getting Started on a Wood Feature Wall…
Not quite complete but will share the full reveal and tutorial SOON!
Wood- Rustic Roots
Walls- Alabaster by Sherwin Williams
Trim- DownPipe by Farrow and Ball
Room Details…
Wood- Rustic Roots
Walls- Alabaster by Sherwin Williams
Trim- DownPipe by Farrow and Ball
Round White Table
Velvet Arm Chair
Will share more progress updates SOON!
XOXO, The Future Mrs. Palazzo
Jeana says
Where did you get the brass light?
Cathy Guess says
Looking Fabulous!!!! I can’t wait to see the finish line!
Jamie gray says
You’re my favorite space maker ever.
Lisa says
Love the wood wall! Can’t wait to see more!
Brittney Garrow says
I love the wood accent!
Mandy says
What a great idea! I am sure the boys are so happy as well! Living alone and being teenagers and yet living with [step]mom and dad!! Great idea!
Lynn Reed says
This is going to be amazing…. the boys will never want to leave!
Amanda says
Can you share the sofa cover you were washing in your Instagram stories?
Alicia Hursley says
Thank you so much for sharing this. It looks AMAZING! We bought a place with a garage apartment recently. It’s definitely outdated so we’ve been trying to bring it into the modern era. We’ve got the kitchenette pretty much figured out thanks to some help from a local cabinet refinishing company, but trying to get the rest of the place done has been tough. Your apartment has given us a lot of inspiration.
Shelby says
The garage apartment project for your soon-to-be stepsons sounds like an exciting and thoughtful undertaking! Converting the garage into a two-bedroom apartment is a clever use of space, especially considering the unique layout of your large home with its multiple living rooms and oversized bedrooms. It’s great that you’re finding innovative ways to utilize the quirky, historic aspects of your home to better suit your family’s needs.
If you’re ever planning to install carpeting in the new apartment, ensuring it’s properly cleaned and maintained will be key to creating a comfortable and inviting living area. A professional carpet cleaning can make a significant difference, giving the space a fresh, clean feel, which is especially important in a newly renovated area.
This project not only adds valuable living space to your home but also shows a lot of care and consideration for your expanding family. It’s a wonderful way to welcome your stepsons into their new living space!