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Carriage House
Carriage House
Eric Watson Architect, P.A.Eric Watson Architect, P.A.
Ardagna House, 2009, Rosemary Beach, Florida. Jack Gardner, Photographer.
Inspiration for a classic garage in Miami.
Shelter Island Residence
Shelter Island Residence
brandes maselli architectsbrandes maselli architects
Photo of a victorian detached garage in New York.
The Point
The Point
Duket Architects PlannersDuket Architects Planners
Located in a neighborhood of older homes, this stone Tudor Cottage is located on a triangular lot at the point of convergence of two tree lined streets. A new garage and addition to the west of the existing house have been shaped and proportioned to conform to the existing home, with its large chimneys and dormered roof. A new three car garage has been designed with an additional large storage and expansion area above, which may be used for future living/play space. Stained cedar garage doors emulate the feel of an older carriage house.
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driveway / garage
driveway / garage
UserUser
photography: ras-a, inc ©2012
Design ideas for a modern single garage in Los Angeles.
N. Mission Hills
N. Mission Hills
Priority 1 Project ManagementPriority 1 Project Management
Photo of a mediterranean single garage in San Diego.
フキの家
フキの家
株式会社　H建築スタジオ株式会社　H建築スタジオ
This is an example of a modern attached garage in Nagoya.
Hemingway Inspired Estate
Hemingway Inspired Estate
Custom CADD IncCustom CADD Inc
Inspiration for a beach style detached garage in Toronto.
Custom Waterfront Home Barrie
Custom Waterfront Home Barrie
Madison TaylorMadison Taylor
Madison Taylor
Traditional single garage in Toronto.
Lima Residence
Lima Residence
Abramson ArchitectsAbramson Architects
When first envisioning the home, the ATA design team was inspired by the homeowner’s profession - a commercial photographer. For this reason, they designed an architectural car port that frames the view of the mountains, an ideal setting for a car advertisement. Since its completion, the home has hosted commercial photo shoots for Lexus, Saab, Toyota and Chevy. It was also used as the set for the second season of Jonas Brother’s LA as well as in Katy Perry’s music video for her hit single “The One That Got Away”. Photo: Jim Bartsch
Car Barn
Car Barn
Patrick Ahearn ArchitectPatrick Ahearn Architect
Greg Premru
Photo of an expansive nautical detached garage in Boston.
Detached Garage
Detached Garage
Cramer Kreski DesignsCramer Kreski Designs
Due to the setback requirements, a pass through garage was created to allow for equipment and maintenance access to the yard.
Traditional single garage in Omaha.
Full metal jacket
Full metal jacket
Sanctum DesignSanctum Design
Marian Riabic
Contemporary attached single garage in Sydney.
Charles Debbas
Charles Debbas
Charles Debbas ArchitectureCharles Debbas Architecture
New Home. Use of sustainable materials and passive solar design. Photos by: Cesar Rubio and Nic Lehoux
Modern double garage in San Francisco.

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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