Garage-to-Bedroom Conversions on the Gulf Coast: Pros, Cons, Codes, and Resale
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Converting a Garage into a Bedroom or Living Area on the Gulf Coast: My Honest Take
I’m Meredith Folger Amon. I help homeowners in Orange Beach, Ono Island, and Gulf Shores make smart, value-forward updates. This topic is controversial, and in my experience, I lean against full garage-to-bedroom conversions on the Gulf Coast. Time and again, I see these homes sit on the market longer. Buyers sense what I do the moment we cross the threshold—window placement feels off, transitions reveal slab breaks, and the space often reads dark. Even when permitted, the room can feel like a retrofit rather than a masterfully blended part of the plan.
Is a Garage Conversion a Good Idea on the Gulf Coast?
Sometimes—but not always. On our shoreline, the…
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I’m Meredith Folger. I am a Gulf Coast Expert Real Estate Advisor, licensed in Alabama and Florida. I specialize in helping buyers and sellers navigate the buying and selling of homes along the Gulf Coast. My approach is shaped by intention—finding homes and neighborhoods where design, durability, and daily rhythms are masterfully blended. From Orange Beach — https://www.searchthegulf.com/orange-beach/ to Ono Island — https://www.searchthegulf.com/ono-island/ to Gulf Shores — https://www.searchthegulf.com/gulf-shores/, I help buyers and sellers cultivate a lifestyle that feels pitch-perfect for their respective needs. The aim is simple: every…