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Affordable Contemporary Garage Ideas and Designs

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Mud Room.
Mud Room.
Unique TechniquesUnique Techniques
Entering the home from the garage, a mud room provides organization and storage for sports equipment, shoes and bookbags.
Inspiration for a medium sized contemporary attached garage workshop in Sacramento.
Beach Garage with Lots of Storage for an Active Family
Beach Garage with Lots of Storage for an Active Family
Closet SolutionsCloset Solutions
This Garage is for storage of the family items: the husband's multiple golf bags, and since he is a cyclist, several biks. He has a nice checker sofa/futon/bed matching the floor to be put in this space, and a large flat big screen TVwill be installed on a swivel wall mount between the cabinets to complete his future "man cave"
Studio City Garage
Studio City Garage
Matt Lemmon - The Closet FactoryMatt Lemmon - The Closet Factory
Custom Garage cabinets with work space and slat wall storage.
This is an example of a large contemporary attached garage in Los Angeles with three or more cars.
Garages
Garages
Closet TransformationsCloset Transformations
Medium sized contemporary attached double garage in San Francisco.
Recent Jobs
Recent Jobs
Tailored Living / Premier Garage of NapervilleTailored Living / Premier Garage of Naperville
Design ideas for a small contemporary detached single garage workshop in Chicago.
Contemporary Garage
Contemporary Garage
Inspiration for a medium sized contemporary detached single carport in Philadelphia.
Garage Remodeling and BBQ area
Garage Remodeling and BBQ area
Pearl RemodelingPearl Remodeling
Garage and patio remodeling, turning a 2 car garage and a driveway into an amazing retreat in Los Angeles
This is an example of a medium sized contemporary detached double garage workshop in Los Angeles.
Cycle House
Cycle House
chadbourne + doss architectschadbourne + doss architects
The Cycle House by chadbourne + doss architects includes a bike shop for the storage and maintenance of 18 bikes and opens to an enclosed work yard. photo by Benjamin Benschneider
"ORG Home" Garage Cabinets/Storage Solutions
"ORG Home" Garage Cabinets/Storage Solutions
Closets PlusClosets Plus
Medium sized contemporary attached double garage workshop in Detroit.
Spectacular Closet Factory Garage Storage and Mancaves
Spectacular Closet Factory Garage Storage and Mancaves
Kay Wade, Closet FactoryKay Wade, Closet Factory
Melamine with matte Lucite insert drawers
Inspiration for a medium sized contemporary garage in Los Angeles.
Stainless Steel Garage Cabinets
Stainless Steel Garage Cabinets
The Tailored ClosetThe Tailored Closet
Maximize garage storage with sturdy stainless steel cabinets, a mounted tool rack, and plenty of shelving space!
Inspiration for a small contemporary attached garage workshop in Orange County.
German Village Garage
German Village Garage
Tailored Living of ColumbusTailored Living of Columbus
Bikes mounted using the Steadyrack vertical system can swivel side to side to use as little floorspace as possible. To the right, gridwall provides wall storage for lawn and garden tools.
Wohnhaus S. Allgäu
Wohnhaus S. Allgäu
CAMA ACAMA A
hiepler, brunier
Inspiration for a large contemporary attached double garage in Berlin.
Пасхальный дом
Пасхальный дом
Карпенко ВладимирКарпенко Владимир
Medium sized contemporary detached double carport in Moscow.
Garage Door Install
Garage Door Install
Neighborhood Garage Door ServiceNeighborhood Garage Door Service
At Neighborhood Garage Door Service, we sell, install and fix your garage door opener, overhead garage door, garage door springs, garage door installation, garage door repair and more.
A Garage Interior Build Out / Hiding Mechanical Equipment in Your Garage
A Garage Interior Build Out / Hiding Mechanical Equipment in Your Garage
Working SpaceWorking Space
Coating the stairs and landing with our epoxy floor products makes for a nice visual transition to the attached breeze way
Inspiration for a large contemporary attached double garage in Other.
Steady Rack Bike Storage in Lemont, IL
Steady Rack Bike Storage in Lemont, IL
Tailored Living / Premier Garage of NapervilleTailored Living / Premier Garage of Naperville
Custom Steady Rack Bike Racks. These racks allow you to roll the bike onto the rack and turn sideways for maximum storage and room. Great for kids!
Inspiration for a medium sized contemporary attached garage workshop in Chicago.
GARAGES
GARAGES
Bella Systems Philly - Custom ClosetsBella Systems Philly - Custom Closets
Overhead storage.
This is an example of a medium sized contemporary attached garage in Philadelphia.
Custom Wood Garage Doors
Custom Wood Garage Doors
Garage Door Store, BoiseGarage Door Store, Boise
Design ideas for a medium sized contemporary attached garage in Boise with three or more cars.
Garage Cabinets
Garage Cabinets
Ohio Garage InteriorsOhio Garage Interiors
Medium sized contemporary attached double garage in Cleveland.

Affordable Contemporary Garage Ideas and Designs

Garages often become the homes for the unloved spillover from the rest of your house. Originally built for a practical purpose, the funny thing about our garages is that when most of us open our garage doors, it’s not our cars we see. Instead what greets us behind the garage door is stuff; lots and lots of stuff. Garages may technically have been designed to protect our cars, but in fact we often rely on this extra space as much-needed storage. Well the decline ends here – it’s time to begin a garage revolution and turn these spaces into practical or even beautiful additions to our homes. From better garage storage to contemporary garage conversions, there’s no shortage of options for designing, improving and optimising your garage. Take a look at some of the garage ideas on Houzz to help you start to plan your project.

How do I make the most of my contemporary garage?

If your garage needs to double as a storage space as well as a home for your car you should start by getting it organised and then you can look into some clever garage storage ideas. Floor space in a garage is important, so utilise the three big walls on offer by lining with free standing garage shelving units or floating shelves to keep your tools, cans of paint and everything else out of toes’ and tyres’ way. There are also companies that will fit out your contemporary garage to spec with built in garage storage solutions that make the most of its space. For bikes you might opt for a compact floor mounted bike rack or get them up and out of the way by mounting a rack on the wall next to your garage shelving. If you are lucky enough to have a garage with a high roof then consider larger garage storage ideas such as installing a mezzanine, which will get all the clutter off the floor for good. When it comes to your contemporary garage exterior you can adapt the style by choosing the type, material and colour of your garage doors. There are a wide selection available, including roller, up and over, sectional and side hinged garage doors in timber, steel, aluminium and composite materials, with panels, windows and all sorts of colours. Think about how the doors will encroach on any inside garage storage space but then the main thing to focus on is how the garage doors will look and operate on the outside. Look at the rest of your house exterior to decide on a style and talk to a professional garage door maker about the advantages of the different door types.

How do I go about a contemporary garage conversion?

Sometimes the extra space the garage offers is not just about storage – it also gives us an opportunity to extend our houses. Garage conversions make a great space away from the main house to build a home office, a home gym, or you could even build soundproofing into the walls for the ideal home cinema and entertainment room. The upside of garage conversions is that internally transforming an existing structure circumvents the headache of planning permission. However, making such as basic structure habitable is a big job and still subject to extensive building regulations, so do hire a professional if you’re considering a full garage conversion. For a fully managed build, look for garage conversion specialists who will offer end-to-end service. Considerations for converting your garage include the installation of insulation and waterproof materials, opening windows (these must be at least 1/20th of floor area), a new foundation if necessary to support new walls, the replacement of flat roofs and a new electricity supply for detached garage conversions. Externally, keep materials, decor and style consistent with main house so your conversion doesn’t look too much like an afterthought that’s been stuck onto its side. Taking a look at some other garage conversion ideas is a good way to find inspiration for your garage; you may not have thought about using the space in a particular way until you see garage conversion ideas from existing conversions around the world. Browse hundreds of contemporary garage photos on Houzz to discover garage shelving ideas, garage storage ideas, beautiful garage conversions and unique designs for garage doors and exteriors
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