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Clopay Garage Doors
Clopay Garage Doors
Northside Overhead Doors Inc.Northside Overhead Doors Inc.
Design ideas for a small rustic attached double garage in Houston.
Wilson Cottages, Palmetto Bluff
Wilson Cottages, Palmetto Bluff
Markalunas Architecture GroupMarkalunas Architecture Group
Lisa Carroll
Photo of a small country detached single garage in Atlanta.
Martin Pinnacle V-Groove Doors
Martin Pinnacle V-Groove Doors
Advanced Overhead Doors, LLCAdvanced Overhead Doors, LLC
Design ideas for a small classic attached single garage in Seattle.
Heavy Timber Tudor
Heavy Timber Tudor
Luther Paul Weber AIA, ArchitectLuther Paul Weber AIA, Architect
The first phase of this Tudor renovation was replacing the white screened porch above the garage with a cozy den that cantilevered beyond the garage. The Craftsman style was used with dormers and window seats under the fir windows. Hoachlander Davis Photography
Contemporary, Stylish Garage Conversion
Contemporary, Stylish Garage Conversion
AA Design FirmAA Design Firm
Having the french doors and the carriage style garage doors open at the same time helps bring in the wonderful cross wind and light into the space.
This is an example of a small contemporary detached garage conversion in Los Angeles.
Palmetto Bluff Carriage House
Palmetto Bluff Carriage House
lisa furey interiorslisa furey interiors
john mc manus
Inspiration for a small rural garage in Charleston.
Motorized overhead storage racks
Motorized overhead storage racks
ShelCo Flooring and StoringShelCo Flooring and Storing
Motorized overhead storage racks, with wireless remote control, can be effortlessly raised and lowered from the ceiling to maximize storage in smaller garages.
Cape Cod Coastal Beach
Cape Cod Coastal Beach
Sunwood Doors, Inc.Sunwood Doors, Inc.
Traditional style, single car garage door. This door is a sectional roll up door that gives the appearance of a traditional door that opens in the middle. A great addition to a charming cottage style home. Made with composite materials painted white. Photo courtesy of Lighthouse Door & Gates in Pacific Grove, CA
Detached Garage to Studio ADU - Van Nuys
Detached Garage to Studio ADU - Van Nuys
Pearl RemodelingPearl Remodeling
We turned this home's two-car garage into a Studio ADU in Van Nuys. The Studio ADU is fully equipped to live independently from the main house. The ADU has a kitchenette, living room space, closet, bedroom space, and a full bathroom. Upon demolition and framing, we reconfigured the garage to be the exact layout we planned for the open concept ADU. We installed brand new windows, drywall, floors, insulation, foundation, and electrical units. The kitchenette has to brand new appliances from the brand General Electric. The stovetop, refrigerator, and microwave have been installed seamlessly into the custom kitchen cabinets. The kitchen has a beautiful stone-polished countertop from the company, Ceasarstone, called Blizzard. The off-white color compliments the bright white oak tone of the floor and the off-white walls. The bathroom is covered with beautiful white marble accents including the vanity and the shower stall. The shower has a custom shower niche with white marble hexagon tiles that match the shower pan of the shower and shower bench. The shower has a large glass-higned door and glass enclosure. The single bowl vanity has a marble countertop that matches the marble tiles of the shower and a modern fixture that is above the square mirror. The studio ADU is perfect for a single person or even two. There is plenty of closet space and bedroom space to fit a queen or king-sized bed. It has brand new ductless air conditioner that keeps the entire unit nice and cool.
Hudson Garage
Hudson Garage
Pally RoofingPally Roofing
Small detached single garage workshop in Cleveland.
RV Garage Addition
RV Garage Addition
Lindross RemodelingLindross Remodeling
Small classic attached single garage in Tampa.
Modern Chalet
Modern Chalet
Kirsten Robertson 425Kirsten Robertson 425
A dramatic chalet made of steel and glass. Designed by Sandler-Kilburn Architects, it is awe inspiring in its exquisitely modern reincarnation. Custom walnut cabinets frame the kitchen, a Tulikivi soapstone fireplace separates the space, a stainless steel Japanese soaking tub anchors the master suite. For the car aficionado or artist, the steel and glass garage is a delight and has a separate meter for gas and water. Set on just over an acre of natural wooded beauty adjacent to Mirrormont. Fred Uekert-FJU Photo
Two-Story Garage Apartment
Two-Story Garage Apartment
UserUser
Exterior details complement those of the 1923 bungalow on the property.
Photo of a small traditional detached single garage in Tampa.
Suncadia Residence
Suncadia Residence
UserUser
Garage with studio above
Inspiration for a small traditional detached double garage workshop in Seattle.
Garage Resin Floors by Garageflex
Garage Resin Floors by Garageflex
GarageflexGarageflex
Our client wanted to get rid of all the mess on the floor and spruce the garage up to make room for their gym equipment. As you can see, the space is now transformed into a clean, dust-free place, perfect for some home exercise. The team also worked around existing pipework and a boiler to ensure the client still had access should the need for servicing or repair arise.
Contemporary, Stylish Garage Conversion
Contemporary, Stylish Garage Conversion
AA Design FirmAA Design Firm
We installed this carriage style garage doors so that in the future if our clients wanted to use it for a garage. It can still function as one.
Inspiration for a small contemporary detached garage conversion in Los Angeles.
Open Shut House
Open Shut House
WALAWALA
The new garage addition is a contemporary intervention that respects the scale and proportioning of the old period building. Vertical cedar battens line the face of the Garage, with a tilt-up panel door that is flushed to render the door almost invisible upon approach. Photo by Dave Kulesza.
Tesla Garage
Tesla Garage
chadbourne + doss architectschadbourne + doss architects
chadbourne + doss architects has created a modern detached garage and guesthouse in Seattle, Washington. photo by Benjamin Benschneider
Small modern detached double garage in Seattle.
Geelong East - Contemporary Australian Garden
Geelong East - Contemporary Australian Garden
Ross U DesignRoss U Design
Front Driveway. The driveway is bordered with an indigenous grass to the area Ficinia nodosa. The centre strip is planted out with thyme to give you sent as you drive over it. It sits in of a contemporary concrete driveway made with a pale exposed aggregate. The cladding on the house is a fairly contemporary blonde Australian hardwood timber.
Maximizing a Small-ish Backyard w/ Poolside Entertaining
Maximizing a Small-ish Backyard w/ Poolside Entertaining
Brendan McHugh, Architect, Manasquan, NJBrendan McHugh, Architect, Manasquan, NJ
This one car garage also has an open covered portion for an outdoor bar area with seating.
Photo of a small classic detached single garage in New York.

Premium Small 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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