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Barn Doors Garage Ideas and Designs

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Classic Farmhouse
Classic Farmhouse
3north3north
Country detached garage in Richmond with three or more cars.
Mitchell Lane House
Mitchell Lane House
James Merrell Architects, P.C.James Merrell Architects, P.C.
Jeff Heatley
Photo of a large farmhouse garage in New York with three or more cars.
Open Barn Door, Looking Into Laundry
Open Barn Door, Looking Into Laundry
SENGA interior designSENGA interior design
As the wine cellar only is accessible from the garage, which also houses the laundry area, the designer came up with a creative way to hide the washer and drier behind custom carved panels hung on barn door hardware.
Camelback
Camelback
Stonecreek Building Company, Inc.Stonecreek Building Company, Inc.
Timmerman Photography
This is an example of a large contemporary carport in Phoenix with three or more cars.
Resort Custom Homes Photo Shoot
Resort Custom Homes Photo Shoot
Tom Jenkins FilmsTom Jenkins Films
Photo: Tom Jenkins TomJenkinsksFilms.com
This is an example of a large farmhouse detached double garage in Atlanta.
Modern Garage
Modern Garage
Inspiration for a rural garage in Providence.
Block Island House
Block Island House
Estes/Twombly Architects, Inc.Estes/Twombly Architects, Inc.
This is an example of a farmhouse single garage in Providence.
Hill Country House
Hill Country House
Miró Rivera ArchitectsMiró Rivera Architects
Connected to the garage via sliding barn doors and elevated a few feet above grade, a shaded outdoor sculpture studio doubles as a stage for casual summer concerts hosted 3-4 times a year. During these events, the garage acts as additional “backstage” space. Photo by Paul Finkel | Piston Design
Vintage Craftsman
Vintage Craftsman
The Home Co.The Home Co.
BrightRoomSF Photography San Francisco Marcell Puzsar
Photo of a farmhouse detached double garage conversion in San Francisco.
Farmhouse Barn Garage
Farmhouse Barn Garage
Kirley ArchitectsKirley Architects
A detached garage and barn with reclaimed red barn board siding.
Inspiration for a medium sized rural detached garage in Other with three or more cars.
Portfolio
Portfolio
Ed's Garage DoorsEd's Garage Doors
This is an example of a medium sized rustic attached single garage in New York.
Various homes I've photographed
Various homes I've photographed
Randall Perry PhotographyRandall Perry Photography
Randall Perry Photography. Balzer Hodge Tuck Architects Saratoga Springs NY
Photo of a rustic boathouse in New York.
Garden Loft
Garden Loft
Studio North Inc.Studio North Inc.
This small dwelling above a single car garage has multiple uses. behind one of the sliding barn doors is an exterior stair that leads to both the entry and glazed solarium space, which is big enough for a year-round garden and table for 2. Behind the barn door on the right is a storage room for gardening tools.
Garages
Garages
Garden Affairs LtdGarden Affairs Ltd
Garden Affairs Kent Wooden Garage offers a classic, enduring style garage and comes in made to measure sizes to your specification. The garage pictured measures 6.5m x 5m. Available in either 44mm or 68mm solid timber walls. This superb quality wooden building works as a garage and/or workshop. The high roof line compliments its dimensions perfectly and offers a spacious feel. A high quality, double glazed side door and casement window provide light.
Manor Court, Sutton on the Forrest
Manor Court, Sutton on the Forrest
YorkBuilder LtdYorkBuilder Ltd
Inspiration for a country garage in Other.
Pflasterarbeiten
Pflasterarbeiten
PomosusPomosus
Classic garage in Dresden.
Twin Peaks
Twin Peaks
Estes/Twombly Architects, Inc.Estes/Twombly Architects, Inc.
Inspiration for a nautical boathouse in Providence.

Barn Doors 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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