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Carport Ideas and Designs

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Heather Garage
Heather Garage
Redux Interior DesignRedux Interior Design
Mike Kaskel
Inspiration for an expansive industrial detached carport in Chicago with four or more cars.
garage entertainment
garage entertainment
Timberwood Custom CabinetsTimberwood Custom Cabinets
photos by www.NicholasWray.com
Large classic attached carport in Sacramento.
AutoMotorPlex
AutoMotorPlex
Beautiful Chaos Interior Design & StylingBeautiful Chaos Interior Design & Styling
This is an example of an industrial double carport in Minneapolis.
Detached Structures - Rustic - 4
Detached Structures - Rustic - 4
Liberty Hill ConstructionLiberty Hill Construction
This is an example of a medium sized rustic detached carport in Manchester with three or more cars.
Wenham Ranch-House Renovation/Addition
Wenham Ranch-House Renovation/Addition
Katie Hutchison StudioKatie Hutchison Studio
Constructed in two phases, this renovation, with a few small additions, touched nearly every room in this late ‘50’s ranch house. The owners raised their family within the original walls and love the house’s location, which is not far from town and also borders conservation land. But they didn’t love how chopped up the house was and the lack of exposure to natural daylight and views of the lush rear woods. Plus, they were ready to de-clutter for a more stream-lined look. As a result, KHS collaborated with them to create a quiet, clean design to support the lifestyle they aspire to in retirement. To transform the original ranch house, KHS proposed several significant changes that would make way for a number of related improvements. Proposed changes included the removal of the attached enclosed breezeway (which had included a stair to the basement living space) and the two-car garage it partially wrapped, which had blocked vital eastern daylight from accessing the interior. Together the breezeway and garage had also contributed to a long, flush front façade. In its stead, KHS proposed a new two-car carport, attached storage shed, and exterior basement stair in a new location. The carport is bumped closer to the street to relieve the flush front facade and to allow access behind it to eastern daylight in a relocated rear kitchen. KHS also proposed a new, single, more prominent front entry, closer to the driveway to replace the former secondary entrance into the dark breezeway and a more formal main entrance that had been located much farther down the facade and curiously bordered the bedroom wing. Inside, low ceilings and soffits in the primary family common areas were removed to create a cathedral ceiling (with rod ties) over a reconfigured semi-open living, dining, and kitchen space. A new gas fireplace serving the relocated dining area -- defined by a new built-in banquette in a new bay window -- was designed to back up on the existing wood-burning fireplace that continues to serve the living area. A shared full bath, serving two guest bedrooms on the main level, was reconfigured, and additional square footage was captured for a reconfigured master bathroom off the existing master bedroom. A new whole-house color palette, including new finishes and new cabinetry, complete the transformation. Today, the owners enjoy a fresh and airy re-imagining of their familiar ranch house. Photos by Katie Hutchison
144 Sandy Pond Road, Lincoln, MA 01773
144 Sandy Pond Road, Lincoln, MA 01773
Amy Mizner, Benoit Mizner Simon & Co.Amy Mizner, Benoit Mizner Simon & Co.
Inspiration for an expansive classic detached carport in Boston with three or more cars.
Japanese Inspired Marsh Front Home
Japanese Inspired Marsh Front Home
Covenant LLCCovenant LLC
Design ideas for a large world-inspired attached double carport in Boston.
Can'Brick マンチェスター施工事例
Can'Brick マンチェスター施工事例
CAN'Enterprises, Inc.CAN'Enterprises, Inc.
個人邸 使用ブリック：MC-1（Can'Brickマンチェスター）
Inspiration for an urban attached carport in Other.
Mercer Hill Garage
Mercer Hill Garage
MCCOMSEY BUILDERS INCMCCOMSEY BUILDERS INC
Restored stone exterior with terracotta roof shingles.
Design ideas for a traditional detached carport in Other.
Ranch House
Ranch House
Foursquare BuildersFoursquare Builders
Photo of a medium sized rustic attached carport in Austin.
Lakehouse at Millican Reserve
Lakehouse at Millican Reserve
PACT Design Studio, LLCPACT Design Studio, LLC
Photo: Marcel Erminy
This is an example of a large modern attached double carport in Austin.
Jewel of Cambie - Vancouver Duplex
Jewel of Cambie - Vancouver Duplex
JDL Homes VancouverJDL Homes Vancouver
Design ideas for a small traditional attached single carport in Vancouver.
Avondale, PA - Garage
Avondale, PA - Garage
Tailored Living of West Chester & WilmingtonTailored Living of West Chester & Wilmington
Large classic attached double carport in Philadelphia.
AutoMotorPlex
AutoMotorPlex
Beautiful Chaos Interior Design & StylingBeautiful Chaos Interior Design & Styling
Inspiration for an urban double carport in Minneapolis.
AutoMotorPlex
AutoMotorPlex
Beautiful Chaos Interior Design & StylingBeautiful Chaos Interior Design & Styling
Inspiration for an industrial double carport in Minneapolis.
144 Sandy Pond Road, Lincoln, MA 01773
144 Sandy Pond Road, Lincoln, MA 01773
Amy Mizner, Benoit Mizner Simon & Co.Amy Mizner, Benoit Mizner Simon & Co.
Inspiration for an expansive traditional detached carport in Boston with four or more cars.
AutoMotorPlex
AutoMotorPlex
Beautiful Chaos Interior Design & StylingBeautiful Chaos Interior Design & Styling
Photo of an industrial double carport in Minneapolis.
144 Sandy Pond Road, Lincoln, MA 01773
144 Sandy Pond Road, Lincoln, MA 01773
Amy Mizner, Benoit Mizner Simon & Co.Amy Mizner, Benoit Mizner Simon & Co.
This is an example of an expansive traditional detached carport in Boston with three or more cars.
AutoMotorPlex
AutoMotorPlex
Beautiful Chaos Interior Design & StylingBeautiful Chaos Interior Design & Styling
Photo of an urban double carport in Minneapolis.
144 Sandy Pond Road, Lincoln, MA 01773
144 Sandy Pond Road, Lincoln, MA 01773
Amy Mizner, Benoit Mizner Simon & Co.Amy Mizner, Benoit Mizner Simon & Co.
Photo of an expansive classic detached carport in Boston with three or more cars.

Carport 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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