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Gamble Garden Spring Tour 2014: Hamilton
Gamble Garden Spring Tour 2014: Hamilton
Hoi Ning WongHoi Ning Wong
Hoi Ning Wong
Inspiration for a mediterranean detached double garage in San Francisco.
Custom brackets
Custom brackets
Lasley Brahaney Architecture + ConstructionLasley Brahaney Architecture + Construction
The support brackets are a custom designed Lasley Brahaney signature detail.
Inspiration for a large classic garage in Other with three or more cars.
driveway / garage
driveway / garage
UserUser
photography: ras-a, inc ©2012
Design ideas for a modern single garage in Los Angeles.
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Healdsburg Residence
Healdsburg Residence
Nick Noyes ArchitectureNick Noyes Architecture
Photography by Bruce Damonte
Photo of a farmhouse garage in San Francisco.
Detached garages
Detached garages
J D J R e m o d e lJ D J R e m o d e l
Inspiration for a classic detached garage in Milwaukee.
Riverdale Reno & Carport
Riverdale Reno & Carport
ASQUITH ArchitectureASQUITH Architecture
Photography: Nanne Springer
Design ideas for a scandinavian single carport in Toronto.
River Avenue - Newport Beach
River Avenue - Newport Beach
Christiano Homes, Inc.Christiano Homes, Inc.
Tankersley Photography
Photo of a coastal attached garage in Orange County.
New York Transformation
New York Transformation
Crisp ArchitectsCrisp Architects
Photography by Rob Karosis
Photo of a farmhouse garage in New York with three or more cars.
Contemporary Garage And Shed
Contemporary Garage And Shed
Rustic double garage in Seattle.
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.
Riparo per automobili
Riparo per automobili
UserUser
Contemporary detached double carport in Milan.
Tudor-inspired Home Office
Tudor-inspired Home Office
Kirk E. Peterson & AssociatesKirk E. Peterson & Associates
Treve Johnson for Kirk E. Peterson & Associates Architects
Traditional detached port cochere in San Francisco.
argle
argle
S2 designS2 design
Photography by John Gollings
Photo of an industrial garage in Melbourne.
Hill Country Guest House
Hill Country Guest House
Capstone Custom HomesCapstone Custom Homes
Twist Art
This is an example of a medium sized farmhouse garage in Austin.
CAM HOLLAND
CAM HOLLAND
Cam HOLLANDCam HOLLAND
Photo of a retro garage in Other with three or more cars.
Cleveland Park Residence
Cleveland Park Residence
Moody GrahamMoody Graham
Photo of a bohemian single garage in DC Metro.
Los Altos Craftsman Remodel
Los Altos Craftsman Remodel
Design DiscoveriesDesign Discoveries
Photo of a classic detached garage in San Francisco.
Detached garages
Detached garages
J D J R e m o d e lJ D J R e m o d e l
Photo of a classic detached garage in Milwaukee.
Traditional Garage And Shed
Traditional Garage And Shed
Inspiration for a traditional attached single garage in DC Metro.

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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