Expansive Porte Cochere Ideas and Designs

Wellesley Porte Cochere

Meyer & Meyer, Inc. Architecture and Interiors

Inspiration for an expansive contemporary attached double port cochere in Boston.

Garage

THINK Architecture, Inc.

Photography by: Douglas Hunter
Photo of an expansive classic port cochere in Salt Lake City.

105 Plain Road, Wayland, MA

Amy Mizner, Benoit Mizner Simon & Co.

Character infuses every inch of this elegant Claypit Hill estate from its magnificent courtyard with drive-through porte-cochere to the private 5.58 acre grounds. Luxurious amenities include a stunning gunite pool, tennis court, two-story barn and a separate garage; four garage spaces in total. The pool house with a kitchenette and full bath is a sight to behold and showcases a cedar shiplap cathedral ceiling and stunning stone fireplace. The grand 1910 home is welcoming and designed for fine entertaining. The private library is wrapped in cherry panels and custom cabinetry. The formal dining and living room parlors lead to a sensational sun room. The country kitchen features a window filled breakfast area that overlooks perennial gardens and patio. An impressive family room addition is accented with a vaulted ceiling and striking stone fireplace. Enjoy the pleasures of refined country living in this memorable landmark home.

Exteriors

Orchard Estates

Garage
This is an example of an expansive traditional attached port cochere in Detroit with four or more cars.

Stone Home featuring Edge Rock "Glacier" - Canada

General Shale

Beautiful Victorian home featuring Arriscraft Edge Rock "Glacier" building stone exterior.
Expansive victorian port cochere in Other with three or more cars.

Narragansett Waterfront Residence

PAUL WEBER Architecture

Photographer : Richard Mandelkorn
Inspiration for an expansive classic attached port cochere in Providence.

Spring Hill Farm

James McDonald Associate Architects, PC

Inspiration for an expansive traditional attached port cochere in DC Metro with three or more cars.

Shingle Style House

Huestis Tucker Architects, LLC

Nancy Elizabeth Hill
Inspiration for an expansive traditional attached port cochere in New York with three or more cars.

Esquire Drive in the Dominion

User

This is an example of an expansive classic attached port cochere in Austin with four or more cars.

Nokesville, VA Beauty!

Golden Rule Builders

Bob Narod Photographer
Photo of an expansive country attached port cochere in DC Metro with four or more cars.

French Country Home at River Club

Southeast Studios Inc.

A delightful French Country Farmhouse incorporating Feng Shui design principles and seven garages in the River Club golf community in Suwanee, Georgia built with rough sawn timbers and Texas White Limestone. Photographed by the Architect Greg Mix

Cantabrica Estates

Vicki Kaplan, Arizona Best Real Estate

Cantabrica Estates is a private gated community located in North Scottsdale. Spec home available along with build-to-suit and incredible view lots. For more information contact Vicki Kaplan at Arizona Best Real Estate Spec Home Built By: LaBlonde Homes Photography by: Leland Gebhardt

rinnovamento stilistico del garage

STUDIO ASSOCIATO FUGAZZA

Allestimento garage su strada - facciata, luci e vasi
Expansive traditional detached port cochere in Milan with four or more cars.

Nokesville, VA Beauty!

Golden Rule Builders

Bob Narod Photographer
This is an example of an expansive country attached port cochere in DC Metro with four or more cars.

Cantabrica Estates

Vicki Kaplan, Arizona Best Real Estate

British Colonial / Harrison Design

BEVOLO GAS & ELECTRIC LIGHTS

British Colonial Home featuring Bevolo lighting.
Photo of an expansive mediterranean attached port cochere in Other with four or more cars.

Recessed In Concrete Lighting

Light Up Nashville

Recessed in-ground low voltage well lights, core drilled into existing concrete driveway to up light the garage side facade of the home.
This is an example of an expansive attached port cochere in Nashville with four or more cars.

Cordillera Residence

Charles Martin Custom Homes

motor court with custom cedar wood garage doors.
Inspiration for an expansive mediterranean attached port cochere in Austin with three or more cars.

Architectural & Security Lighting | Landscape Lighting - Omaha, Nebraska

McKay Landscape Lighting

NEW project! We photographed this elegant estate just as the colors turned. All the beautiful mature trees provided the perfect opportunity for downlighting, which gives a unique, warm and welcoming setting as you enter the property. Learn more: http://bit.ly/2RVdr3F

Midcentury Modern to the Max

Eurodale Developments Inc

New custom wood and glass entry door for storage of bicycles and tools, vs the traditional overhead door reserved for cars.
Inspiration for an expansive retro attached port cochere in Toronto.

Expansive Porte Cochere 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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