When it comes to garages, there’s a big difference between just a “garage” and a personal practice area — a space where you can go when you need to get some good, solid practice hours in. Fortunately, within every garage lies the potential to become a practice space, so long as some simple steps are followed. To help transition your garage, here are a few tips that will have you wondering how you ever lived without the new area.
Improve the Lighting
A personal practice area isn’t worth much if you can’t see what you’re doing while you’re playing. That’s why improving the lighting in your garage is a great way to help transition it to a true workshop. High bay LED lights make a great option as they are compact, easy-to-install, and provide incredible brightness, even when mounted on a high ceiling. This will ensure you’re able to minimize the number of fixtures you use, resulting in lower energy usage and a simpler installation.
Improve the Storage
While organization might not be the first thing on your mind when you think of a personal practice space, it’s an important element, nonetheless. Good organization in a practice area ensures that you can easily and quickly find your sheet music, instruments, and any additional items you might need like capos, picks, extra strings, or sound equipment. Racks for storing instrument, drawers for smaller items, and hooks for holding cords are all essentials you’ll want to have around as you organize your practice area.
Improve the Comfort
Quality results take time, even in the best circumstances. That’s why improving the comfort of your practice space makes so much sense. By adding heating and cooling capacity to the space, you’ll be able to practice more effectively for longer, allowing you to get more done and improve more quickly. Plus, by controlling the temperature of the space, you’ll be able to use it as an extension of your home, which can come in handy during large family get-togethers.
Make it Yours
Above all, your practice area should reflect your individual personality. If you’re a fan of a certain bands or musicians, make sure that everyone who walks into your area knows that from the moment they step through the door. If you can’t get enough of your trusty dog, a place for him to enjoy himself is a must-have. Whatever the finished product looks like, as long as it allows you to be you, it will be worth all the time and effort involved.
