Garage Ideas and Designs

5 bay bespoke oak frame garage

Oakwrights

Photo of a classic garage.

Elfa garage shelves London

Organise Space

This is an example of an urban garage in London.

Cedar Carport In Pilot Point, Texas - Plans Available!

Denton Pergolas and Landscaping

Inspiration for a large rustic detached double carport in Dallas.

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Central Phoenix Farmhouse | Garage

Greey Pickett

Project Details: Located in Central Phoenix on an irrigated acre lot, the design of this newly constructed home embraces the modern farm style. A plant palette of traditional Old Phoenix includes hardy, ornamental varieties which are historically accurate for the neighborhood. Landscape Architect: Greey|Pickett Architect: Higgins Architects Interior Designer: Barb Foley, Bouton & Foley Interiors Photography: Ian Denker Publications: Phoenix Home & Garden, September 2017

Traditional Soft Contemporary

James David Custom Homes

Design ideas for a traditional garage workshop in Orange County.

Owls Nest Garage | Greenville, DE

Period Architecture Ltd.

Angle Eye Photography
Design ideas for a large classic attached double garage in Philadelphia.

Coastal Connecticut custom compound

Linda Sonders Design

This is an example of a traditional detached garage in New York.

Custom Garage Doors

Streamline Garage Doors

Inspiration for a medium sized classic attached garage in Los Angeles with three or more cars.

Clopay Canyon Ridge Collection Limited Edition Series

Clopay

Clopay Canyon Ridge Collection faux wood carriage house garage doors are made from a durable, low-maintenance composite material that won't rot, warp or crack. Can be painted or stained. Overhead operation.

Dilworth Historic District Craftsman

Saussy Burbank

Zan Maddox
Photo of a classic detached garage in Charlotte.

Athens Building Company

BEVOLO GAS & ELECTRIC LIGHTS

Dogwood Drive Project by Athens Building Group
Inspiration for a medium sized traditional detached double garage in New Orleans.

Dallas Canyon Ridge Doors

Rowe Door Sales Co.

Inspiration for a medium sized rural detached double garage in Other.

Coachman collection

Canadian Doormaster

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Amarr Garage Doors

Sawran Overhead Door

This is an example of a medium sized classic attached double garage in New York.

Breakwater Scandinavian// Scandinavian Farmhouse

Younger Homes

Inspiration for a large scandi attached single garage in Austin.

Daniels

Encore Garage

Rubinic Photography
Contemporary garage in Chicago.

Historic Leesburg Restoration and Custom Garage

BuilderFish

New, high performance detached garage needed to match main home in historic district. Photo by BuilderFish
This is an example of a traditional garage in DC Metro with three or more cars.

3 car garage

Lasley Brahaney Architecture + Construction

Our Princeton design build team designed and rebuilt this three car garage to suit the traditional style of the home. A living space was also include above the garage.

Fox Den

PureHaven Homes

Design ideas for a rural garage in Salt Lake City.

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

Modern Lake House

TruBuilt Builders LLC

Rustic garage in Grand Rapids.

United Kingdom

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