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Single Garage Conversion Ideas and Designs

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Eclectic Garage
Eclectic Garage
Photo of an eclectic single garage conversion in Boston.
Strelein Warehouse
Strelein Warehouse
Ian Moore ArchitectsIan Moore Architects
Photographer: Iain D. MacKenzie
Urban single garage conversion in Sydney.
Carport to Garage Conversion - Silver Lake, Los Angeles
Carport to Garage Conversion - Silver Lake, Los Angeles
Tungsten Royce Custom Wood ProductsTungsten Royce Custom Wood Products
Carport to Garage Conversion on slopped driveway - Silver Lake, Los Angeles
Photo of a medium sized contemporary detached single garage in Los Angeles.
The Wolf House
The Wolf House
Wolf ArchitectsWolf Architects
Wolf House is a contemporary home designed for flexible, easy living for a young family of 5. The spaces have multi use and the large home has a connection through its void space allowing all family members to be in touch with each other. The home boasts excellent energy efficiency and a clear view of the sky from every single room in the house.
Wallingford Pizza Oven
Wallingford Pizza Oven
SHED Architecture & DesignSHED Architecture & Design
Mark Woods
Photo of a medium sized contemporary detached single garage conversion in Seattle.
BACKYARD GARAGE CONVERSION
BACKYARD GARAGE CONVERSION
Petitsuite Garage ConversionPetitsuite Garage Conversion
Interior photo courtesy James C Lee
Design ideas for a medium sized contemporary detached single garage in Toronto.
Marcia Lane
Marcia Lane
RAMSAY GOURD ARCHITECTSRAMSAY GOURD ARCHITECTS
Photo: RGA This wonderful home was designed to accommodate three generations for family gatherings, as well as provide a beautiful backdrop for entertaining. Featured on the cover of Better Homes and Gardens' Beautiful Homes Magazine in 2006, the design showcases the craftsmanship of remarkable area builders!
Barn conversion
Barn conversion
Gulfshore DesignGulfshore Design
Kim Case Photography
This is an example of a classic attached single garage conversion in Portland Maine.
Kooyong Residence
Kooyong Residence
Matt Gibson Architecture + DesignMatt Gibson Architecture + Design
Shannon McGrath
Small contemporary attached single garage conversion in Melbourne.
HornGood ADU/N. PDX
HornGood ADU/N. PDX
Right Arm ConstructionRight Arm Construction
KuDa Photography
Inspiration for a medium sized contemporary attached single garage conversion in Portland.
Garage Conversion
Garage Conversion
Grossmueller's Design ConsultantsGrossmueller's Design Consultants
John Tsantes
Small detached single garage conversion in DC Metro.
Garage to Suite Conversion
Garage to Suite Conversion
Howe Sound Woodcrafters Ltd.Howe Sound Woodcrafters Ltd.
Completed garage to suite conversion. Large patio doors extend the living space.
This is an example of a small modern attached single garage in Vancouver.
Garage Conversion
Garage Conversion
Color and ArchesColor and Arches
We converted part of our 3 car garage into mudroom, office, and left space for a 1 car garage to add square footage to our home and functionality.
Inspiration for a medium sized traditional attached single garage in Seattle.
Art Studio/Garage Conversion
Art Studio/Garage Conversion
Ann Tristani Design LLCAnn Tristani Design LLC
fresh and bright renovation
Design ideas for a small country detached single garage in Denver.
Carport Conversion to Garage
Carport Conversion to Garage
Square One ContractingSquare One Contracting
Medium sized contemporary detached single garage conversion in DC Metro.
Garage Conversion
Garage Conversion
Wall Masters IncWall Masters Inc
This project was a garage conversion, to become a game room.
Inspiration for a small modern attached single garage in Los Angeles.
Carport to Garage Conversion - Silver Lake, Los Angeles
Carport to Garage Conversion - Silver Lake, Los Angeles
Tungsten Royce Custom Wood ProductsTungsten Royce Custom Wood Products
Carport to Garage Conversion on slopped driveway - Silver Lake, Los Angeles
Inspiration for a medium sized contemporary detached single garage in Los Angeles.
Tacoma Space Conversion and Addition
Tacoma Space Conversion and Addition
Sweatman-Young, Inc.Sweatman-Young, Inc.
After
This is an example of a classic single garage conversion in Seattle.
Garage Conversion
Garage Conversion
Haus FrameHaus Frame
Garage before and after remodelling.
This is an example of a medium sized modern attached single garage in Surrey.
Carport Conversion to Garage
Carport Conversion to Garage
Square One ContractingSquare One Contracting
This is an example of a medium sized contemporary detached single garage conversion in DC Metro.

Single Garage Conversion 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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