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Contemporary Detached Garage Ideas and Designs

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Modern Carport w/ Planters
Modern Carport w/ Planters
Waterloo Outdoor Design BuildWaterloo Outdoor Design Build
Modern Carport
This is an example of a large contemporary detached double carport in Austin.
Clopay Garage Door Company
Clopay Garage Door Company
Mount Garage DoorsMount Garage Doors
Photo of a medium sized contemporary detached carport in Baltimore with three or more cars.
Metallcarport
Metallcarport
Carport-Schmiede Carport Metall - StahlcarportCarport-Schmiede Carport Metall - Stahlcarport
Metallcarport, Carport-Schmiede GmbH & Co. KG
This is an example of a medium sized contemporary detached single carport in Bremen.
Wallingford Pizza Oven
Wallingford Pizza Oven
SHED Architecture & DesignSHED Architecture & Design
Mark Woods
Photo of a medium sized contemporary detached single garage conversion in Seattle.
Carport und Eingang
Carport und Eingang
[lu:p] Architektur GmbH[lu:p] Architektur GmbH
zwei k. fotografen
Medium sized contemporary detached single carport in Nuremberg.
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
Inspiration for a medium sized contemporary detached double garage workshop in Los Angeles.
Contemporary Exterior
Contemporary Exterior
Medium sized contemporary detached single carport in Lyon.
Man cave garage cabinetry
Man cave garage cabinetry
Royale Kitchens LtdRoyale Kitchens Ltd
Mark Scowen Photography. A man's happy place.
Medium sized contemporary detached double carport in Auckland.
Adding a Carport to Garage
Adding a Carport to Garage
Mosby Building ArtsMosby Building Arts
A Webster Groves, Mo home adds a carport to the side of their existing detached garage. The project includes a new concrete driveway in place of blacktop. Photo by Toby Weiss for MBA.
West Coast Garage
West Coast Garage
B. Gallant Homes Ltd.B. Gallant Homes Ltd.
Stun your neighbours & friends with an outstanding 2 bay garage with shop space. High enough to safely store your favourite toys and room to park or build your next home project.
Hot Rod
Hot Rod
Creative Design Construction, Inc.Creative Design Construction, Inc.
This is an example of a contemporary detached garage in New York with three or more cars.
Lake Padden Residence
Lake Padden Residence
CLT Design/Build Inc.CLT Design/Build Inc.
Inspiration for a medium sized contemporary detached double garage in Seattle.
4 car garage partially converted into pool house
4 car garage partially converted into pool house
Grant Homes Remodel & RestorationGrant Homes Remodel & Restoration
4 Car garage partially converted to a pool house with full bath, kitchen and living space.
Design ideas for a large contemporary detached garage workshop in Other with four or more cars.
Parno Whole House and Outbuilding Remodel
Parno Whole House and Outbuilding Remodel
PGC Building + DesignPGC Building + Design
Steve Tague
Inspiration for a medium sized contemporary detached double garage in Other.
Garage Sport Court Transformation
Garage Sport Court Transformation
SportProsUSA, Inc.SportProsUSA, Inc.
Fully Functioning Detached Garage/Hanger Sport Court customized with family name, logos, colors and accessories.
Photo of an expansive contemporary detached garage in New York.
Magnolia
Magnolia
Wilkes Architects - Princeton Design GuildWilkes Architects - Princeton Design Guild
Catherine "Cie" Stroud Photography
Photo of a medium sized contemporary detached double carport in New York.
Contemporary Garage Door Sealing Options
Contemporary Garage Door Sealing Options
Cowart Door SystemsCowart Door Systems
Clean lines are essential elements in contemporary or modern home design. So is a clean garage. Our hidden sealing system gives you both. Look at the fine mahogany jamb surrounding this flush steel garage door. Imagine how different it would look with standard garage door perimeter seal. Call today to discuss how we create this detail and also seal the door.
Steel and glass garage doors
Steel and glass garage doors
Forja DesignsForja Designs
forjadesigns.com
Photo of a large contemporary detached garage in Houston with three or more cars.
Mazama Guest Cabin
Mazama Guest Cabin
FINNE ArchitectsFINNE Architects
The Mazama Cabin is located at the end of a beautiful meadow in the Methow Valley, on the east slope of the North Cascades Mountains in Washington state. The 1500 SF cabin is a superb place for a weekend get-a-way, with a garage below and compact living space above. The roof is “lifted” by a continuous band of clerestory windows, and the upstairs living space has a large glass wall facing a beautiful view of the mountain face known locally as Goat Wall. The project is characterized by sustainable cedar siding and recycled metal roofing; the walls and roof have 40% higher insulation values than typical construction. The cabin will become a guest house when the main house is completed in late 2012.
Modern Carport with Planters
Modern Carport with Planters
Waterloo Outdoor Design BuildWaterloo Outdoor Design Build
Modern Carport
Inspiration for a large contemporary detached double carport in Austin.

Contemporary 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 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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