I really like the suggestion Modern feature walls. Combined with some greenery inside and out as suggested by chookchook2 , you can start to soften the 'boxy' look of the space which is now reinforced by the line shape and form of the couch you introduced in the updated image. If it is a breakout or meeting room could I suggest, budget permitting, some form of window treatment. Some simple and relatively cheap e-screens would add a degree of privacy, but more importantly remove potentially annoying distractions from outside; important if you are using the room both for work that requires concentration' .. or alternatively, impromptu meetings with others that may be held in the room. I do like the green, but the photo projects a rather drab uninteresting interior despite your efforts thus far.(imho). I think making a call to Modern feature walls should be on your call list. Something has to be done with that ceiling which I find not only distracting but is actively working against your attempts at creating a really inviting space that people will want to break into. I can a hint of a table off to the right in front of the window. The best breakout spaces I've used have the facility to informally and casually sit across a table with sufficient desk or table space to spread drawings, images and presentation ideas. .. It just doesn't work as well if you and a colleague(s) are forced to sit or stand along one side of a table with the yard providing tempting distractions when the focus should be on communication and collaboration. Mounting the TV and raising it would open the room up further and likely break up the 'box-iness' further. .. A bit beyond my field (Window Treatments) ... but you did ask. lol.

Hi Luke, If you want a DIY solution, I would recommend a combination 1ventilated shelving -available from hardware and storage shops photo below. 2 plastic drums and buckets 3 a storage platform suspended from the ceiling 4 vertical storage- ie wall mounted hooks and shallow shelving eg in photo. Start by grouping the stuff as follows; 1 Stuff too heavy to lift above shoulder height 2 Stuff that is accessed regularly 3 stuff you only need annually or less( eg Christmas and camping gear) Options for allocating layout Sort according to task or people eg Tools/ handyman Kids gear Sporting equipment Cleaning Chemicals Garden School Pet Or sort according to size (this is the most space efficient and uniform) All shallow things (tools and garden) All tub storage All bulky storage Or sort according to each family member Then Create a storage platform just below the ceiling, this can simply be a series of rafters or metal poles which create a rack- Store on the platform the rarely used items and large light weight items such as; Lengths of timber Trestle tables Camping / Christmas gear and luggage etc Wall storage is broken into shelving for stacking items and vertical wall storage. The vertical wall storage can be anything from purpose built panels with accessory holders- available from numerous suppliers and a few photos below. This storage creates highly visible and accessible storage for high use and otherwise fiddly items. Almost like a vertical filing system. This storage being shallow is ideally located in the "tight" sections of the garage, maybe near where the car door opens. The tub storage is best located where there is more space on ventilated shelving. Ventilated (steel)shelving is also available at hardware and storage shops and is very sturdy, economical, adjustable and easy to install. By spacing the shelves tightly together just the size for the tubs you will maximise your storage. Labelling the tubs will assist everyone I finding things too. Keep the shelving as shallow as possible- so that the tubs sit right to the front to retain order and save space. Heavy items eg fuel, pool chemicals and paint need to be stored on the floor or low. Then allocate according to the method of sorting mentioned above, within that grouping position the most often used items between waist and eye height. Awkward stuff like bikes really depend on how often they are used if you need to maximise space wall racks are best. I have another couple of photos I will send later if I get a chance :)

Hi. We were just discussing same option on the weekend. Our solution was......make up a timber frame to cover door ( like a false free standing wall) insulate with batts to reduce heat/ cold/ noise if required and then just gyprock over. You could actually do two false walls so if at a later date you wish to remove just half for whatever reason, it would be easier. These walls could even be on sold at a later date as there is def a demand for similar fit out. For the single door, you could always put cupboards under and then build them in by creating a false bulkhead to hide the roll or move one of the cupboards and construct a built in media cabinet with bulkhead once again to hide the roll. Hope this helps. ☑️

Our apartment block has bike rack near where the communal bins are kept. We hang bikes from hooks and there is a chain link on the wall for securing bike locks (it is not a cage).