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Traditional Garage Ideas and Designs

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Dilworth Historic District Craftsman
Dilworth Historic District Craftsman
Saussy BurbankSaussy Burbank
Zan Maddox
Photo of a classic detached garage in Charlotte.
3 car garage
3 car garage
Lasley Brahaney Architecture + ConstructionLasley Brahaney Architecture + Construction
Our Princeton design build team designed and rebuilt this three car garage to suit the traditional style of the home. A living space was also include above the garage.
Carriage House Doors
Carriage House Doors
OVERHEAD DOOR - AtlantaOVERHEAD DOOR - Atlanta
Carriage House style garage doors
Inspiration for a large traditional attached garage in Atlanta with three or more cars.
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Barn Construction
Barn Construction
Construct Associates, Inc.Construct Associates, Inc.
Inspiration for a traditional detached double garage in Boston.
Edgewood Garage Exterior
Edgewood Garage Exterior
John Gehri ZerrerJohn Gehri Zerrer
The renovated garage designed with Arts & Crafts elements.
This is an example of a large traditional double garage workshop in Philadelphia.
DeStefano Garage
DeStefano Garage
JPS Construction and Design, LLCJPS Construction and Design, LLC
Photo of a traditional detached double garage in Providence.
Detached garages
Detached garages
J D J R e m o d e lJ D J R e m o d e l
Photo of a classic detached garage in Milwaukee.
Margaret Fitzgibbon: Georgian
Margaret Fitzgibbon: Georgian
Connor Mill-Built HomesConnor Mill-Built Homes
Garage doors with transoms above
Inspiration for a traditional double garage in Burlington.
Various Projects
Various Projects
Bruce Olson Construction, Inc.Bruce Olson Construction, Inc.
Classic garage in Sacramento with three or more cars.
Parley's House
Parley's House
Lloyd ArchitectsLloyd Architects
Photo by Scot Zimmerman
Photo of a classic attached garage in Salt Lake City.
West Virginia
West Virginia
McKEE CARSONMcKEE CARSON
residential, landscape architecture, site design, landscape design, west virginia
Inspiration for a classic double garage in DC Metro.
Malvern Addition One
Malvern Addition One
Spencer-Abbott, Inc.Spencer-Abbott, Inc.
Photo: Jeffrey Totaro Architect: Tantillo Architecture
Traditional attached garage in Philadelphia.
North Georgia Foothills Retreat
North Georgia Foothills Retreat
Architectural CollaborativeArchitectural Collaborative
Joseph Smith
Traditional detached garage in Atlanta with three or more cars.
Garage renovation, Wrentham, MA
Garage renovation, Wrentham, MA
Garden Tech Horticultural Services LLCGarden Tech Horticultural Services LLC
The finnished look. Photo by Bob Trainor
Design ideas for a medium sized traditional detached garage in Boston.
New York Transformation
New York Transformation
Crisp ArchitectsCrisp Architects
Photography by Rob Karosis
Photo of a traditional detached garage in New York.
Prince Garage - New Construction
Prince Garage - New Construction
GIPHART JOHNSON DESIGN BUILDGIPHART JOHNSON DESIGN BUILD
Courtney Giphart
Large traditional detached garage workshop in Denver with three or more cars.
Custom Wood Garage Doors
Custom Wood Garage Doors
AJ Garage Door & ServicesAJ Garage Door & Services
Custom wood garage doors, traditional Southampton country garage/guest house
Design ideas for a large classic attached double garage in New York.
Isle of Hope Residence - Bluff Drive
Isle of Hope Residence - Bluff Drive
Linn Gresham Haute DecorLinn Gresham Haute Decor
Photography by Richard Leo Johnson Architecture by John L. Deering with Greenline Architecture The client asked the architect to create an authentic barn and charged interior designer Linn Gresham with making it into a space that feels like a real barn loft that has been repurposed into a loft for guest accomodations. Linn's design concept is what she calls a "Metro-Barn Chic Guest House" equipped with shiplap walls, sliding barn door, and plentiful light.
Lanier Blvd Carport
Lanier Blvd Carport
dB Atlanta | Direct Build of AtlantadB Atlanta | Direct Build of Atlanta
Photo of a medium sized traditional detached garage in Atlanta with three or more cars.

Traditional 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 traditional 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 traditional 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 traditional 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 traditional 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 traditional 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 traditional garage photos on Houzz to discover garage shelving ideas, garage storage ideas, beautiful garage conversions and unique designs for garage doors and exteriors
Fools Paradise
Fools Paradise
Polhemus Savery DaSilvaPolhemus Savery DaSilva
Brian Vanden Brink
This is an example of a large traditional detached double garage in Boston.
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