In real estate, many times we see how the owner modified what they had for what they needed as they still live there. But, sometimes, it doesn't translate when the home is on the market for sale. Converting a one car garage to an added living space can be a gamble -- for a small home, a second living room helps growing families from stepping all over each other. But, you lose the garage. Now, it was a one car garage -- and where we live, a one car garage usually turns into storage space anyway. Although, for future owners, that garage may be the make or break of a sale.
I've also seen third bedrooms turned into a walk in closet. Now, I can see past the shelving and hangers of clothes -- but, while showing the home to a buyer, clothes hanging on the racks takes up visual and physical room. Making the third bedroom feel cramped and smaller than it actually is. Also, it begins to add doubt into the mind of the potential buyer -- 'Is there enough closet space, if they had to use one entire bedroom for a closet?'
If you are making a decision on converting a unused or underused space -- really consider all your options and even future resale value. Even if you don't plan on selling your home for many years to come.
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