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Green Single Garage Ideas and Designs

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Westside Garage and Patio
Westside Garage and Patio
Stephanie D PooleStephanie D Poole
This 1925 craftsman house in Santa Barbara, Ca needed for its original detached garage to be replaced. The single car garage has a covered patio attached creating an outdoor living room. It features a fun outdoor shower, a seating and dining area and outdoor grill. Medeighnia Westwick Photography.
Lake Bales @ Palmetto Bluff
Lake Bales @ Palmetto Bluff
Resort Custom HomesResort Custom Homes
Inspiration for a coastal detached single garage in Other.
Contemporary Two Family
Contemporary Two Family
Kelley Design GroupKelley Design Group
Photo of a small contemporary detached single garage in Austin.
Lake O'Brien 4
Lake O'Brien 4
Lands End Development - Designers & BuildersLands End Development - Designers & Builders
Photo of a medium sized rustic detached single garage in Minneapolis.
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.
Darien Residence
Darien Residence
Thompson Raissis ArchitectsThompson Raissis Architects
Photo of a large classic attached single port cochere in New York.
Modern Ranch Homes
Modern Ranch Homes
Shade House DevelopmentShade House Development
Small modern detached single garage in Houston.
Gulde Garage
Gulde Garage
Boyd Restoration RemodelingBoyd Restoration Remodeling
This garage was built to replicate the architectural style of an existing home. We utilized Mira-Tec trim ripped to the historic 5" width and Hardi siding in smooth. This building will have a fifteen to twenty year paint cycle and will stand till it is removed.
Residential Projects
Residential Projects
SolExergySolExergy
This is an example of a medium sized modern detached single carport in Albuquerque.
Ponderosa Style
Ponderosa Style
Riehl Quality Storage Barns LLCRiehl Quality Storage Barns LLC
14x28 Ponderosa Aframe, Loft w/Stairway, Carriage Style Garage Door
Inspiration for a classic detached single garage in Philadelphia.
C.H.I. Model 5431
C.H.I. Model 5431
United Garage Door CompanyUnited Garage Door Company
5431 C.H.I. Cedar Carriage House Door with Stockton Window Inserts
Medium sized traditional attached single garage in Cleveland.
Carport Awnings
Carport Awnings
Outrigger Awnings and Sails, SydneyOutrigger Awnings and Sails, Sydney
Outrigger Awnings Cantilevered Carport Awning blends in well with this beautifuly landscaped garden
This is an example of a contemporary single carport in Sydney.
Barren River Residence
Barren River Residence
Gilbert | McLaughlin | Casella Architects, PLCGilbert | McLaughlin | Casella Architects, PLC
Tom Gatlin
This is an example of a classic single carport in Nashville.
Custom Design and Build Carports
Custom Design and Build Carports
Grain & Steel Contracting LLCGrain & Steel Contracting LLC
Photo of a detached single carport in New York.
Upgrade Garage Door
Upgrade Garage Door
iPaint by Vic Inc.iPaint by Vic Inc.
Upgraded the entry door to match colour of garage door and trim. Replaced weather stripping with new after painting to match garage door
Inspiration for a medium sized classic attached single garage in Edmonton.
Traditional Garage
Traditional Garage
Design ideas for a classic detached single garage workshop in West Midlands.
Lake Oswego Boathouse
Lake Oswego Boathouse
Integrate Architecture & PlanningIntegrate Architecture & Planning
Lake Oswego boathouse in Lake Oswego, Oregon by Integrate Architecture & Planning, p.c.
This is an example of a small contemporary detached single boathouse in Portland.
Lincoln Road
Lincoln Road
Oak Hill ArchitectsOak Hill Architects
Medium sized country detached single garage in Boston.
Shamrock
Shamrock
Paragon Building GroupParagon Building Group
Single car garage with outdoor living space attached
Design ideas for a country detached single garage in Raleigh.
Cabin in the Woods
Cabin in the Woods
Brothers Building Company IncBrothers Building Company Inc
One car garage with plenty of storage. Photo Credit: Susan Teare
Medium sized modern detached single carport in Burlington.

Green Single 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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