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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.
Attached Garage Conversion to ADU - Arleta
Attached Garage Conversion to ADU - Arleta
Pearl RemodelingPearl Remodeling
We converted the original attached garage of our client's home and turned it into a one-of-a-kind studio ADU (Accessory Dwelling Unt). The ADU measures at 20',7 in." x 19',7in.", it has a kitchenette, a full bathroom, closet space, living room space, and sleeping space. The kitchenette has a brand new white shaker cabinet combined with a smooth white marble countertop and white subway tiles. The kitchenette has a brand new deep stainless steel sink, stovetop, microwave, and refrigerator. The ADU has modern features including; central A/C, smart power outlets, gray vinyl wood flooring, and recessed lighting. The full bathroom has a beautiful 5'x 2',6" marbled tiled shower with tempered glass, dark gray hexagon tiles, and nickel brush faucet and showerhead. The vanity in the bathroom has a solid white porcelain countertop and a modern black flat-panel cabinet. The bathroom also has space for a stacked washer and dryer.
Lane and Corner side of Single Car Garages
Lane and Corner side of Single Car Garages
Premier Built GaragesPremier Built Garages
Single Car Garage, basic build, new concrete, exterior to match house.
Inspiration for a small detached single garage in Edmonton.
Camino Island Lean-To Garage
Camino Island Lean-To Garage
Town & Country Post Frame BuildersTown & Country Post Frame Builders
We are more than steel buildings. In fact, when a customer wants a building with style that really stands out is when our experienced Building Representatives along with the PermaBilt® team are most productive; It’s where some of our best ideas come from. So when our Camino Island customer wanted to build a garage with style that matched the look and feel of his home the team put their collective heads together and went through numerous design iterations with the sole purpose of satisfying their customer. The winning design was a Lean-To design with 18” overhangs on the sides and back and a 24” overhang on the front all enclosed with T&G Pine We used HardiePlank® Cedarmill 6” Lap siding and a 26 gauge 16" wide standing seam roof to match the house. The look was finished with a custom roll up door with frosted glass panels. The final product brought the style of his custom home to his car’s home and left everyone truly satisfied.
Carport + Shade Structure
Carport + Shade Structure
Modulus DesignModulus Design
Modulus Design
Photo of a small traditional detached double carport in Albuquerque.
Ingresso pedonale
Ingresso pedonale
Stefano Pasquali ArchitettoStefano Pasquali Architetto
This is an example of a small contemporary attached port cochere in Other with three or more cars.
Grey pearl and black metallic epoxy garage floor
Grey pearl and black metallic epoxy garage floor
Versatile Coatings LLCVersatile Coatings LLC
Grey, pearl and black metallic epoxy floor coating applied to a garage floor.
This is an example of a small modern attached single garage in Dallas.
Traditional Residential Garage Door Installation-Long Panel Black Door
Traditional Residential Garage Door Installation-Long Panel Black Door
Dodds Garage Door SystemsDodds Garage Door Systems
Traditional garage door part of a residential installation implementing a long panel door.
Inspiration for a small traditional single garage in Toronto.
Glencoe, IL Exterior Remodel Ranch Style
Glencoe, IL Exterior Remodel Ranch Style
Siding & Windows Group LtdSiding & Windows Group Ltd
James Hardie HZ5 Panel and Lap Siding with ColorPlus Technology, Longboard textured panels in Light National Walnut to the overhangs on all roof line perimeter, aluminum Gutters in Black and ProVia Doors. Shingle Roofing: new architectural roofing shingles by GAF Ultra HD, color Charcoal. Flat Roof: new modified bitumen roofing system finished with Silver Oxide coating.
Additional Dwelling Unit ADU's - Home Office • Motorcycle Garage
Additional Dwelling Unit ADU's - Home Office • Motorcycle Garage
FWHG incFWHG inc
A detached accessory dwelling unit or ADU is the perfect option for any real estate investor to consider. These detached second suites are the perfect solution to help you maximize your profits on your real estate investment. This particular project started as a detached home office and has since been switched into a Motorcycle Garage. Based in Hamilton, ON we service Southern Ontario.
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.
Timber Frame Garage / Workshop / Guest house
Timber Frame Garage / Workshop / Guest house
Carolina TimberworksCarolina Timberworks
This Garage Guesthouse was born when my wife and I built a new home and I realized that it was perfect except for one thing: I really wanted and needed a space of my own. That, and a good friend once told me that if one could ever justify the cost of a Guest House, we and our guests would prefer the arrangement. And so was born a simple, yet attractive, highly energy-efficient 18' x 22' timber framed Garage/Workshop with an upstairs that currently serves as a Guest House--but could also be a studio, home office, or Airbnb. The White Oak timber frame is enclosed by highly efficient pre-cut structural insulated panels, and is heated and cooled by a Mitsubishi split unit. We plan to offer this as a timber frame kit in the coming year--please give Eric Morley a call for more information. Photo copyright 2017 Carolina Timberworks
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.
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.
Palmetto Bluff Carriage House
Palmetto Bluff Carriage House
lisa furey interiorslisa furey interiors
john mc manus
Inspiration for a small rural garage in Charleston.
Bungalow garage
Bungalow garage
Landmark Consulting, LLCLandmark Consulting, LLC
Kimberly K. Alvarez
Design ideas for a small classic detached garage in New York.
Lake Home
Lake Home
Architectural Homes by Anders IncArchitectural Homes by Anders Inc
The custom ladder draws attention to the loft sleeping area in the wet boathouse guest house.
Small beach style garage in Milwaukee.
Rapp
Rapp
UserUser
Small traditional attached double garage in Other.
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.

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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