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Small Carport Ideas and Designs

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Mountain Brook Den Addition
Mountain Brook Den Addition
UserUser
Brendon Pinola
Small traditional attached single carport in Birmingham.
Carport + Shade Structure
Carport + Shade Structure
Modulus DesignModulus Design
Modulus Design
Inspiration for a small traditional detached double carport in Albuquerque.
59 - Huntington Beach Complete House Remodel
59 - Huntington Beach Complete House Remodel
APlus Interior Design & RemodelingAPlus Interior Design & Remodeling
This is an example of a small classic detached carport in Orange County.
Backyard Cottage
Backyard Cottage
Rudolph Widmann ArchitectsRudolph Widmann Architects
Built by Mascheroni Construction, photo by Mitch Shenker
Design ideas for a small traditional detached single carport in San Francisco.
Overlook Guest House
Overlook Guest House
Schwartz and ArchitectureSchwartz and Architecture
Despite an extremely steep, almost undevelopable, wooded site, the Overlook Guest House strategically creates a new fully accessible indoor/outdoor dwelling unit that allows an aging family member to remain close by and at home. Photo by Matthew Millman
Grover Condos
Grover Condos
Mezger HomesMezger Homes
This is an example of a small country detached double carport in Austin.
HandiWall
HandiWall
Garage Busters Inc.Garage Busters Inc.
Inspiration for a small detached single carport in San Francisco.
Sliding Barn Doors and Lean-To Storage
Sliding Barn Doors and Lean-To Storage
Freeman Construction LtdFreeman Construction Ltd
Freeman Construction Ltd
Inspiration for a small modern attached single carport in Denver.
Car Port
Car Port
Fortitude ContractingFortitude Contracting
We took down the old aluminum car port, poured 4 new concrete footings, and framed a 15'x24' car port out of ACQ lumber. Install GAF roofing shingles and color match siding. Posts wrapped in white aluminum
Dark Timber Street 1
Dark Timber Street 1
SHELTER Custom-Built LivingSHELTER Custom-Built Living
Photo of a small attached double carport in Charleston.
Exteriors
Exteriors
Quinn ConstructionQuinn Construction
Small contemporary attached single carport in San Francisco.
Lake Home
Lake Home
Alair Homes HickoryAlair Homes Hickory
This exterior includes painted Hardie Board shake siding and exceptional arched gable details.
Photo of a small nautical single carport in Charlotte.
re028 ガレージランド
re028 ガレージランド
設計事務所アーキジャム設計事務所アーキジャム
Small midcentury attached single carport in Other.
I邸 / 断面操作でスキマをつくり広がりと光を得る
I邸 / 断面操作でスキマをつくり広がりと光を得る
森吉直剛アトリエ/MORIYOSHI NAOTAKE ATELIER ARCHITECTS森吉直剛アトリエ/MORIYOSHI NAOTAKE ATELIER ARCHITECTS
Photo by Naotake Moriyoshi
Inspiration for a small modern attached single carport in Tokyo.
Exteriors
Exteriors
Quinn ConstructionQuinn Construction
Design ideas for a small contemporary attached single carport in San Francisco.
Grasshopper Studio
Grasshopper Studio
Wittman Estes LandscapeWittman Estes Landscape
Crushed stone carport, large slatted gate, translucent polycarbonate windows and steel siding. Nic Lehoux
Photo of a small modern detached single carport in Seattle.
Jenny's House
Jenny's House
Light House Architecture & ScienceLight House Architecture & Science
Northern facade/street view
Design ideas for a small contemporary attached single carport in Canberra - Queanbeyan.
Carport + Shade Structure
Carport + Shade Structure
Modulus DesignModulus Design
Modulus Design
Photo of a small traditional detached double carport in Albuquerque.
Barch Barn
Barch Barn
Simone BianchiSimone Bianchi
Small contemporary detached double carport in Other.
Car Port
Car Port
Fortitude ContractingFortitude Contracting
We took down the old aluminum car port, poured 4 new concrete footings, and framed a 15'x24' car port out of ACQ lumber. Install GAF roofing shingles and color match siding. Posts wrapped in white aluminum

Small Carport 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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