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Affordable Garage Ideas and Designs

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Residental Doors
Residental Doors
Salem Overhead Door Co Inc.Salem Overhead Door Co Inc.
Design ideas for a large classic detached double garage in Boston.
Oak Frame Garage
Oak Frame Garage
The Classic Barn CompanyThe Classic Barn Company
Inspiration for a medium sized classic detached double carport in Sussex.
Residential Projects
Residential Projects
SolExergySolExergy
This is an example of a medium sized modern detached single carport in Albuquerque.
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 OSB as 2nd floor work space, and stair case with landing.
Douglassville New Home
Douglassville New Home
LA Kehres BuildingLA Kehres Building
Inspiration for a large traditional attached double carport in Philadelphia.
It’s a garage. It’s an apartment. It’s both.
It’s a garage. It’s an apartment. It’s both.
Jacobson Construction, Inc.Jacobson Construction, Inc.
Guests are welcome to the apartment with a private entrance inside a fence.
This is an example of a small traditional detached double garage in Minneapolis.
Clopay Gallery Collection Garage Doors
Clopay Gallery Collection Garage Doors
ClopayClopay
Clopay Gallery Collection faux wood carriage house garage doors on a custom home with Craftsman details. The insulated steel garage doors have a woodgrain print that coordinates beautifully with the stained wood beams and shake shingle siding. The doors are offered in three stain colors, with or without windows and decorative hardware.
Gallery
Gallery
Hicklin Garage DoorsHicklin Garage Doors
Garaga Standard+ Classic CC, 10’ x 8’, Moka Brown, window layout: Right-side Harmony
Inspiration for a medium sized classic attached double garage in Cedar Rapids.
Exterior Painting
Exterior Painting
Gus & Sons Home Services LLCGus & Sons Home Services LLC
Design ideas for a large classic attached double garage in DC Metro.
Oakhurst Garage Addition
Oakhurst Garage Addition
KH DesignsKH Designs
Josh Vick Photography
Photo of a medium sized traditional detached double garage in Atlanta.
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.
Clopay/Residential
Clopay/Residential
American Industrial Door, LLCAmerican Industrial Door, LLC
Clopay Canyon Ridge Ultra Grain Series. Walnut Stained.
Inspiration for a medium sized traditional attached double garage in Other.
Detached Garage & Apartment
Detached Garage & Apartment
Houghland Architecture, Inc.Houghland Architecture, Inc.
Inspiration for a medium sized classic detached double garage in Charlotte.
Workbench area and open Shelving
Workbench area and open Shelving
Tailored Living / Premier Garage of NapervilleTailored Living / Premier Garage of Naperville
Medium sized classic attached double garage workshop in Chicago.
Modern Garage
Modern Garage
Photo of a medium sized modern attached single garage in Los Angeles.
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.
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.
Man Cave Columbia MO
Man Cave Columbia MO
Swift CompaniesSwift Companies
Terry Alfermann/Caleb Rowden
Photo of a large modern single garage workshop in Other.
Garage Storage
Garage Storage
Banner GarageBanner Garage
Photo of a large classic attached double garage workshop in Kansas City.
Westland Epoxy Floor
Westland Epoxy Floor
Closets by McKenryClosets by McKenry
This garage was given the perfect added touch of a beautiful epoxy floor to make it complete. It also includes tons of storage and lots of slat wall to keep it organized.

Affordable 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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