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Cabin in the Woods
Cabin in the Woods
Brothers Building Company IncBrothers Building Company Inc
One car garage. Photo Credit: Susan Teare
Photo of a small modern detached single carport in Burlington.
Custom Garages
Custom Garages
Mountain Sky ClosetsMountain Sky Closets
Design ideas for a small traditional attached double garage workshop in Denver.
Customer Spaces of the Classic Steadyrack
Customer Spaces of the Classic Steadyrack
GEAR UPGEAR UP
Various
Inspiration for a small classic garage in Wichita.
Small but Mighty 2-Car Garage
Small but Mighty 2-Car Garage
Garage Designs of St. LouisGarage Designs of St. Louis
Always nice to have an indoor water supply for washing cars!
This is an example of a small classic attached double carport in St Louis.
Spanish Vibes
Spanish Vibes
Captivate Inc.Captivate Inc.
The husbands favorite room in the home, also called his "man cave", is the air-conditioned workroom in the garage. A 32" Samsung TV and in-ceiling speakers make spending the weekends out there even more entertaining. Photographer: Alexandra White Photography
Barn
Barn
HELMAN SECHRIST ArchitectureHELMAN SECHRIST Architecture
This is an example of a small farmhouse detached double garage in Chicago.
Silver Garage
Silver Garage
Showpiece DesignsShowpiece Designs
Nicely done garage makeover on compact space. Good use of space for storage. Includes some man cave items such as refrigerator and tv.
This is an example of a small traditional attached double garage in Chicago.
Flow Wall Storage Solutions
Flow Wall Storage Solutions
Flow Wall SystemFlow Wall System
This is an example of a small contemporary attached double garage workshop in Salt Lake City.
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.
Photo of a small modern attached single garage in Dallas.
Traditional Carriage House Garage Door in White
Traditional Carriage House Garage Door in White
Precision Garage Door ServicePrecision Garage Door Service
Two 8' x 7' traditional carriage house garage doors in white with clear windows
Inspiration for a small classic attached double garage in New York.
Clopay Garage Doors
Clopay Garage Doors
Canadian DoormasterCanadian Doormaster
One to Two Car Garage, Durable, low-maintenance 2-1/8" commercial grade aluminum frame with many glazing options.Frame and solid aluminum panels available in choice of anodized and powder-coated finishes or Ultra-Grain®. Tempered glass, acrylic or solid aluminum panel options. Insulated glass is available for increased energy efficiency. Color-matched aluminum grip handle.
Carport + Shade Structure
Carport + Shade Structure
Modulus DesignModulus Design
Modulus Design
This is an example of a small classic detached double carport in Albuquerque.
Garage Conversion
Garage Conversion
Peake Green DesignPeake Green Design
Fire - damaged one car garage was converted to a studio for a small business in Cambridge, Maryland. Door opening converted to large bright box bay window to add floor space. Interior subdivided into office and work space.
Our Work
Our Work
Morss ArchitectureMorss Architecture
Contemporary garage single car
Inspiration for a small contemporary detached single garage in Seattle.
Cozy Modern San Diego Home
Cozy Modern San Diego Home
Meldrum DesignMeldrum Design
As with most properties in coastal San Diego this parcel of land was expensive and this client wanted to maximize their return on investment. We did this by filling every little corner of the allowable building area (width, depth, AND height). We designed a new two-story home that includes three bedrooms, three bathrooms, one office/ bedroom, an open concept kitchen/ dining/ living area, and my favorite part, a huge outdoor covered deck.
Dark Timber Street 1
Dark Timber Street 1
SHELTER Custom-Built LivingSHELTER Custom-Built Living
Inspiration for a small attached double carport in Charleston.
Westside Garage and Patio
Westside Garage and Patio
Stephanie D PooleStephanie D Poole
This mosaic tiled surfboard shower was my design and created by www.willandjane.com - a husband and wife team from San Diego.
Small beach style detached single garage in Santa Barbara.
Winter Park Carriage Doors
Winter Park Carriage Doors
H & H Garage DoorsH & H Garage Doors
Michael Hogan
Inspiration for a small farmhouse detached double garage workshop in Orlando.
Garage Game Room
Garage Game Room
GreatmatsGreatmats
Foam Floor Mats 5/8 Premium -- "These 5/8 Premium mats are great. I used them to convert our vacation home garage to a ''Boys Club'' for our 5 grandsons. They added protection for play activities and insulation from the concrete floor. We had a water leak and they were so easy to take up and dry out the floor. I even used them to line the foundation perimeter instead of painting it. The pictures say it all. Look how great the ''Great Mats'' made our Game room look!"
Organized Garages
Organized Garages
The Tailored ClosetThe Tailored Closet
House all of your family's sporting goods by incorporating gridwall racks, tall custom cabinets, and bike racks into your garage.
This is an example of a small classic single garage workshop in Orange County.

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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