Good Garage Apartment Plans are essential for a successful project...

Garage Apartment Plans may be the first step in generating extra income from your Garage. Garage Apartments, Granny flats, call them what you like. Creating extra living space over your Garage is a great way of generating extra income, having a home office or just extra lodging for Family members or Guests.

This potential for extra income is an important selling point and add's extra value to your home. Garage Apartments are always in demand as they provide affordable housing for many people including Students and new members of the workforce. In fact some retired home owners rent out their main dwelling and live in their Garage Apartments.

When you decide on a particular set of Garage Apartment Plans, check the local planning requirements before starting to build or convert. If you are planning to Rent out a Garage Apartment or Home office you may be required to supply an extra car parking space. For security reasons you may want to consider an exterior stairs for Rental Apartments. Check also what the insurance requirements before starting your Project.

Garage Apartment Plans for a 2 car Garage of approx. 600/700 sq ft will include a Bedroom, Bathroom and small Kitchen. You should try and choose a design that matches your House, consider Size, Roof pitch, Gables, other trim and details.