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Small Porte Cochere Ideas and Designs

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Exterior Renovations
Exterior Renovations
Buildings Old & New Inc (BONI)Buildings Old & New Inc (BONI)
Design ideas for a small traditional attached single port cochere in DC Metro.
Custom Garage+Deck
Custom Garage+Deck
E-Z Fine CarpentryE-Z Fine Carpentry
Inspiration for a small modern detached single port cochere in Toronto.
Ducote Residence
Ducote Residence
Lionel F Bailey AIA Architect LLCLionel F Bailey AIA Architect LLC
Inspiration for a small classic attached single port cochere in New Orleans.
Moore 3000 Extension
Moore 3000 Extension
Sound Door ServicesSound Door Services
Amarr Lincoln 3000 w/ Short panel Windows and 8365 Chain Liftmaster Motor
Design ideas for a small modern attached single port cochere in Seattle.
Pool House with Bar, Gym & Wellness Center
Pool House with Bar, Gym & Wellness Center
R+R DesignR+R Design
Inspiration for a small eclectic detached port cochere in Charlotte with three or more cars.
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.
Dickson
Dickson
Shield XteriorsShield Xteriors
After. 7" reveal James Hardie lap siding in Khaki Brown, with Arctic White trim, soffit, and fascia. Painted garage door to match siding. Walls have been straightened out.
Barns and Pavillions
Barns and Pavillions
Mountain Construction EnterprisesMountain Construction Enterprises
All photos in this section manufactured by Hearthstone Homes
Small bohemian detached port cochere in Charlotte.
Bike Storage
Bike Storage
MC Design LLCMC Design LLC
Wall mounted bike racks take up a significant amount of space, but they keep the walkways free of chaos so you can move around the garage comfortably. Both the vertical and horizontal bike racks have their advantages and disadvantages, so make sure to read reviews to find what will work best for your personal space.
上原K邸
上原K邸
YOSHINORI SAKANO ARCHITECTS Co,.Ltd.YOSHINORI SAKANO ARCHITECTS Co,.Ltd.
Inspiration for a small world-inspired attached single port cochere in Tokyo.
F²
F²
SCaD株式会社　一級建築士事務所SCaD株式会社　一級建築士事務所
Inspiration for a small modern attached single port cochere in Tokyo Suburbs.
Arpdale Single Family - Transitional
Arpdale Single Family - Transitional
TwentySix InteriorsTwentySix Interiors
J.P. Morales
Inspiration for a small traditional detached double port cochere in Austin.
Closets
Closets
Precision Closets and Garage LLCPrecision Closets and Garage LLC
Photo of a small contemporary attached double port cochere in Salt Lake City.
N. Smith Seattle
N. Smith Seattle
Sound Door ServicesSound Door Services
After Picture Amarr Lincoln 3000 Tan 8x6'6" Framed down for a 8355 Liftmaster Belt Motor
Inspiration for a small modern attached single port cochere in Seattle.
Dickson
Dickson
Shield XteriorsShield Xteriors
After. All new framing and sheathing, topped off with a fancy new James Hardie siding package, a new roof, and new gutters.
Photo of a small traditional detached double port cochere in St Louis.
高松町の家（古民家リノベーション）
高松町の家（古民家リノベーション）
株式会社　創芸株式会社　創芸
古納屋に住む 玄関前の駐車スペース　降ろした屋根瓦で模様の製作
Small world-inspired detached single port cochere in Other.
上原K邸
上原K邸
YOSHINORI SAKANO ARCHITECTS Co,.Ltd.YOSHINORI SAKANO ARCHITECTS Co,.Ltd.
Photo of a small world-inspired attached single port cochere in Tokyo.
南森本町の家
南森本町の家
株式会社スイベル株式会社スイベル
Inspiration for a small attached single port cochere in Other.
Homeowners Projects
Homeowners Projects
Atlantic Garage DoorsAtlantic Garage Doors
Design ideas for a small traditional attached single port cochere in Raleigh.
Ducote Residence
Ducote Residence
Lionel F Bailey AIA Architect LLCLionel F Bailey AIA Architect LLC
Inspiration for a small traditional attached single port cochere in New Orleans.

Small Porte Cochere 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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