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Affordable Detached Garage Ideas and Designs

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Maine Coast Home
Maine Coast Home
Penelope Daborn Ltd.Penelope Daborn Ltd.
The interior details are simple, elegant, and are understated to display fine craftsmanship throughout the home. The design and finishes are not pretentious - but exactly what you would expect to find in an accomplished Maine artist’s home. Each piece of artwork carefully informed the selections that would highlight the art and contribute to the personality of each space. © Darren Setlow Photography
Shingle Style Garage/Guest House
Shingle Style Garage/Guest House
Crisp ArchitectsCrisp Architects
Rob Karosis
Design ideas for a medium sized victorian detached double garage in New York.
MENDHAM REMODEL ADDITION EXTERIOR
MENDHAM REMODEL ADDITION EXTERIOR
Passacantando Architects AIAPassacantando Architects AIA
Photographer: Kevin Colquhoun
Large classic detached double garage in New York.
South Knoxville Remodel Late Spring/Summer 2015 #2
South Knoxville Remodel Late Spring/Summer 2015 #2
Infinity Construction, llc.Infinity Construction, llc.
Repaint, Repair, Reroof
This is an example of a large rural detached garage in Other with three or more cars.
Parno Whole House and Outbuilding Remodel
Parno Whole House and Outbuilding Remodel
PGC Building + DesignPGC Building + Design
Steve Tague
Medium sized contemporary detached double garage in Other.
Portfolio
Portfolio
North Summit Builders LLCNorth Summit Builders LLC
This is an example of a large traditional detached double carport in Boston.
Greenwich, CT collector's garage
Greenwich, CT collector's garage
Laura Kaehler ArchitectsLaura Kaehler Architects
Lower level of garage building with loft space above.
This is an example of a medium sized industrial detached double garage workshop in New York.
casa Pozuelo
casa Pozuelo
estudio3 Arquitectosestudio3 Arquitectos
Santiago Martinez
Medium sized contemporary detached garage in Madrid with three or more cars.
Woodworking Garage
Woodworking Garage
NewAge ProductsNewAge Products
Upgrade your garage space with the latest garage storage solutions. Includes modular cabinets, racks, shelves, off-the-floor storage, and wall organizer. We design premium garage storage products that help create a unified organization system.
3rd Ave Pool House
3rd Ave Pool House
Aimee Hernandez DesignAimee Hernandez Design
Pool house / guest house makeover. Complete remodel of bathroom. New lighting, paint, furniture, window coverings, and accessories.
Medium sized bohemian detached garage workshop in Sacramento.
Two Cars and a Shop
Two Cars and a Shop
Shoegnome ArchitectsShoegnome Architects
Evening view from driveway Photo by homeowner
Inspiration for a medium sized detached double garage workshop in Seattle.
Modern Steel Collection
Modern Steel Collection
Easy Open Door Company, Inc.Easy Open Door Company, Inc.
Inspiration for a modern detached double garage workshop in San Diego.
Somerville - Garage Gym
Somerville - Garage Gym
Alpha Smart Builders, Inc.Alpha Smart Builders, Inc.
Inspiration for a medium sized contemporary detached garage workshop in Boston.
Custom New Construction - Beaumont FourSquare
Custom New Construction - Beaumont FourSquare
Portland Development Group InvestmentsPortland Development Group Investments
Jason Walchli
Inspiration for a medium sized traditional detached double garage in Portland.
Oldfield - Oldfield Way
Oldfield - Oldfield Way
Court Atkins GroupCourt Atkins Group
Inspiration for a medium sized classic detached garage in Charleston with three or more cars.
Sherman Oaks ADU
Sherman Oaks ADU
Levi Design BuildLevi Design Build
Garage Conversion to ADU (accessory dwelling unit)
Photo of a small classic detached garage conversion in Los Angeles.
Ravenswood 2-flat to single family conversion
Ravenswood 2-flat to single family conversion
Omar Gutiérrez, ArchitectOmar Gutiérrez, Architect
All new detached garage. Architecture and photography by Omar Gutiérrez, Architect
Photo of a medium sized classic detached double garage conversion in Chicago.
Cabin in the Woods
Cabin in the Woods
Brothers Building Company IncBrothers Building Company Inc
One car garage with plenty of storage. Photo Credit: Susan Teare
Medium sized modern detached single carport in Burlington.
Rose Lane
Rose Lane
Raindrum DesignRaindrum Design
Car lifts enable stacking of cars in a small space
This is an example of a medium sized contemporary detached garage in Philadelphia with four or more cars.
Logie : Plaza Midwood
Logie : Plaza Midwood
Creative RevisionsCreative Revisions
Part of garage converted into home yoga studio with a custom Yoga Wall behind gardening /potting area.
Classic detached single garage workshop in Charlotte.

Affordable Detached 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 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 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 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 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 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 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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