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Green Porte Cochere Ideas and Designs

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Birch Point Timber Frame
Birch Point Timber Frame
TASOS KOKORIS AIA, LEED APTASOS KOKORIS AIA, LEED AP
Carriage House pass-through to Motor Court - Photo: Tim Lee Photography
This is an example of a large rustic detached port cochere in New York.
Potomac Natural Stone Veneer Residence
Potomac Natural Stone Veneer Residence
Quarry MillQuarry Mill
This beautiful private residence highlights the Quarry Mill's Potomac natural thin stone veneer.
Photo of a victorian attached port cochere in Other.
French Country Style VI
French Country Style VI
EKO DevelopmentEKO Development
Photo of a medium sized traditional detached port cochere in New York with four or more cars.
Horsing Around
Horsing Around
HELMAN SECHRIST ArchitectureHELMAN SECHRIST Architecture
Photo of a large country attached port cochere in Chicago with three or more cars.
Darien Residence
Darien Residence
Thompson Raissis ArchitectsThompson Raissis Architects
Photo of a large classic attached single port cochere in New York.
Porte Cochere
Porte Cochere
Clawson Architects, LLCClawson Architects, LLC
Part of the original design for the home in the 1900's, Clawson Architects recreated the Porte cochere along with the other renovations, alterations and additions to the property.
Project Two
Project Two
Doyle Herman Design AssociatesDoyle Herman Design Associates
Neil Landino Jr.
This is an example of a classic attached port cochere in New York.
Prairie
Prairie
H.G. McCullough DesignersH.G. McCullough Designers
Jerry Butts-Photographer
Inspiration for a large traditional detached port cochere in Other with three or more cars.
The Enclave Custom Home
The Enclave Custom Home
Celtic Custom HomesCeltic Custom Homes
Kathy Hader
Inspiration for a large classic attached port cochere in Other with four or more cars.
Master Suite Conversion
Master Suite Conversion
William Sisk DesignsWilliam Sisk Designs
View Approaching the Parking Court and Porte Cochere
Photo of a large traditional attached port cochere in Atlanta with three or more cars.
Stillwell Garage Addition
Stillwell Garage Addition
Artisan Custom HomesArtisan Custom Homes
Design ideas for a large traditional attached port cochere in Charlotte with four or more cars.
Wood bridge looking into Motor Court entrance
Wood bridge looking into Motor Court entrance
CCI Design, Inc.CCI Design, Inc.
Dan Cotton
Design ideas for a large traditional detached port cochere in Indianapolis with three or more cars.
Berkeley Addition | Westover Hills, DE
Berkeley Addition | Westover Hills, DE
Period Architecture Ltd.Period Architecture Ltd.
Angle Eye Photography, Porter Construction
Large classic attached single port cochere in Wilmington.
Ingresso pedonale
Ingresso pedonale
Stefano Pasquali ArchitettoStefano Pasquali Architetto
This is an example of a small contemporary attached port cochere in Other with three or more cars.
N. Smith Seattle
N. Smith Seattle
Sound Door ServicesSound Door Services
Before Picture 8x7 swing out Counter balance Door
Photo of a small modern attached single port cochere in Seattle.
A House for Living and Working
A House for Living and Working
unit a, freie architekten bdaunit a, freie architekten bda
carport and entry path lit at night photographer: Peer-Oliver Brecht
Modern attached single port cochere in Stuttgart.
Driveway with Porte Cochere and 2 Garages
Driveway with Porte Cochere and 2 Garages
Miklin ConstructionMiklin Construction
Large mediterranean attached port cochere in Denver.
Carriage House in Weddington
Carriage House in Weddington
R+R DesignR+R Design
Tall brick privacy wall ties into the existing backyard.
Inspiration for an expansive traditional detached port cochere in Charlotte with four or more cars.
山の手のガレージハウス
山の手のガレージハウス
アウラ建築設計事務所アウラ建築設計事務所
#ガレージハウス 札幌 #カーポート 札幌 #コンクリート打ち放し 札幌
Photo of a medium sized modern attached double port cochere in Sapporo.
Dickson
Dickson
Shield XteriorsShield Xteriors
After. 7" reveal James Hardie lap siding in Khaki Brown, with Arctic White trim, soffit, and fascia. Painted garage door to match siding. Walls have been straightened out.

Green 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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