Detached Garage Ideas and Designs

Coastal Connecticut custom compound

Linda Sonders Design

This is an example of a traditional detached garage in New York.

Manakin Sabot

SMS Architects

Ansel Olsen
Design ideas for a large traditional detached garage workshop in Richmond with four or more cars.

Paradise Key South Beach

Glenn Layton Homes

Built by Glenn Layton Homes in Paradise Key South Beach, Jacksonville Beach, Florida.
Photo of a medium sized coastal detached double garage in Jacksonville.

Pole Barn

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, custom made tree cut-out window shutters painted black, and under window metal flower boxes.

The Streamliner Garage

User

Peter Hoare
This is an example of a medium sized industrial detached garage in Adelaide.

Heather Garage

Redux Interior Design

Mike Kaskel
Inspiration for an expansive industrial detached carport in Chicago with four or more cars.

Black Mountain Guest House

Hearth and Home: Interiors & Antiques

Jenna Peffley
Inspiration for an eclectic detached garage in Other.

Lake Washington Waterfront House | Garage and ADU

Baylis Architects

Photography by Charles Porter © Charles H. Porter Photography
Design ideas for a detached garage in Seattle with four or more cars.

Bainbridge

John Green Land Development and Construction

This is an example of a medium sized rustic detached single garage in Seattle.

13210 N. 19th Pl., Phoenix, AZ 85022

HomeSmart

1,605 Sq. Ft. 4+ Car Garage Full Bathroom Wet Bar Shop
This is an example of an expansive traditional detached garage workshop in Phoenix with three or more cars.

Custom Built Storybook Home in Orinda

Blueline Custom Builders

Dennis Mayer Photography
This is an example of a farmhouse detached double garage workshop in San Francisco.

Hideaway

SV Design

This quaint hideaway sits over a quiet brook just steps from the main house Siemasko + Verbridge designed over 10 years ago. The form, materials and details of the design relate directly to the main house creating a harmonious relationship between the new and old. The carriage house serves as a multi-purpose space for the owners by incorporating a 2 car garage, work shop and office space all under one roof. Photo Credit: Blind Dog Studio

BACKYARD GARAGE CONVERSION

Petitsuite Garage Conversion

Interior photo courtesy James C Lee
Design ideas for a medium sized contemporary detached single garage in Toronto.

Contemporary Gaming Garage Urbana

Darcy Bean Custom Construction Inc.

Second floor of the garage is a rec area for the family teens. Fully function space can be utilized as a game room or guest quarters.
Design ideas for a large contemporary detached garage in Chicago with three or more cars.

Man Cave

The Rediscovered Wood Floor Company

Barn board man cave. Kerry Bloom
Photo of a medium sized rustic detached garage workshop in Vancouver with three or more cars.

Outdoor Kitchen and Party House

Old Dominion Renovators

Christian Muckerman
Inspiration for a medium sized traditional detached garage in DC Metro.

Detached Structures - Rustic - 4

Liberty Hill Construction

This is an example of a medium sized rustic detached carport in Manchester with three or more cars.

Gentlemen's Automotive Shop

South County Post & Beam, Inc.

Inspiration for a farmhouse detached garage in Bridgeport.

A 3 Car Carriage House

RDM Architecture

A three car garage with apartment above.
Large classic detached garage in Kansas City with three or more cars.

Detached garage in Elkton, MD

Sylvan Stoltzfus Builders

Mike Sabol
This is an example of a large farmhouse detached garage in Other with three or more cars.

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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