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Affordable Detached Garage Ideas and Designs

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Oak Garage Building
Oak Garage Building
The Classic Barn CompanyThe Classic Barn Company
Inspiration for a medium sized classic detached double carport in Sussex.
Two Car Garage with carport
Two Car Garage with carport
Bare Root ContractingBare Root Contracting
Two car garage with carport. This garage has a 8/12 pitch roof for extra storage.
Large detached double carport in Other.
Bethesda Garage Rennovation
Bethesda Garage Rennovation
Keiana PhotographyKeiana Photography
Keith Miler
Inspiration for a small urban detached single garage in DC Metro.
Laramie Residence
Laramie Residence
Ryan Duebber Architect, LLCRyan Duebber Architect, LLC
Laramie Residence - Detached garage addition Ross Van Pelt Photography
This is an example of a medium sized midcentury detached double garage in Cincinnati.
Willow Glen ADU
Willow Glen ADU
May Construction, Inc.May Construction, Inc.
The existing storage garage was ready for a transformation. This Modern Willow Glen family wanted a fun hang out place for their pre-teen kids, an entertainment area for weekend BBQ’s and have capabilities as a workout space.
Garage Renovation / Painting
Garage Renovation / Painting
All-Time Painters, LLCAll-Time Painters, LLC
Design ideas for a large modern detached double garage in New York.
Garage Conversion
Garage Conversion
Peake Green DesignPeake Green Design
Fire - damaged one car garage was converted to a studio for a small business in Cambridge, Maryland. Door opening converted to large bright box bay window to add floor space. Interior subdivided into office and work space.
Contemporary, Stylish Garage Conversion
Contemporary, Stylish Garage Conversion
AA Design FirmAA Design Firm
Design ideas for a small contemporary detached garage conversion in Los Angeles.
Pole Barn
Pole Barn
A.W. Hobor & Sons, Inc.A.W. Hobor & Sons, Inc.
Two-story pole barn with whitewash pine board & batten siding, black metal roofing, Okna 5500 series Double Hung vinyl windows with grids, unfinished interior with stone base, and stair case with landing.
Ferrari / RC Garage
Ferrari / RC Garage
Custom Storage SolutionsCustom Storage Solutions
This custom garage makeover was done in a 3000 square foot detached garage that included many items such as slatwall storage, epoxy flooring, and a space to wash the Ferrari. Garage cabinets included tall cabinets and some bases with a custom made countertop.
3 Bay Timber Framed Garage Building
3 Bay Timber Framed Garage Building
The Classic Barn CompanyThe Classic Barn Company
Medium sized rural detached carport in Hampshire with three or more cars.
Roofing, Siding and Gutter installation for beautiful colonial style home
Roofing, Siding and Gutter installation for beautiful colonial style home
Custom InstallationsCustom Installations
2 car garage
Design ideas for a traditional detached double garage in Chicago.
Two Car Garage with carport
Two Car Garage with carport
Bare Root ContractingBare Root Contracting
Two car garage with carport. This garage has a 8/12 pitch roof for extra storage.
This is an example of a large detached double carport in Other.
Bells Chapel Rd.
Bells Chapel Rd.
Caleb McEachernCaleb McEachern
John Walsh - iShootYourProperty
Photo of a large classic detached garage in Dallas with four or more cars.
Hawkinson - Garage Remodeling in Larchmont Village
Hawkinson - Garage Remodeling in Larchmont Village
Pearl RemodelingPearl Remodeling
Perfect utilization of a detached, 2 car garage. Now it has closets, a bathroom, amazing flooring and a sliding door
Photo of a medium sized classic detached double garage workshop in Los Angeles.
Huron Village Garage
Huron Village Garage
Sam Kachmar ArchitectsSam Kachmar Architects
This garage was rebuilt after the old structure collapsed during a harsh new england winter in 2015.
Small contemporary detached single garage workshop in Boston.
Arlington Forest Detached Garage & Loft
Arlington Forest Detached Garage & Loft
Atlas Moran ConstructionAtlas Moran Construction
Detached garage and loft
This is an example of a large classic detached double garage workshop in DC Metro.
West Chester PA House - In Progress
West Chester PA House - In Progress
Studio Geiger ArchitectureStudio Geiger Architecture
Inspiration for a large classic detached garage workshop in Philadelphia with three or more cars.
English Cottage
English Cottage
McMillan Builders - Design BuildMcMillan Builders - Design Build
Pippin Designs
Design ideas for a large country detached double garage in Charlotte.
68' 912
68' 912
Rogers Design BuildRogers Design Build
Photo of a medium sized midcentury detached double garage workshop in Other.

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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