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Traditional Green 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.
Amarr Garage Doors
Amarr Garage Doors
Sawran Overhead DoorSawran Overhead Door
This is an example of a medium sized classic attached double garage in New York.
Historic Leesburg Restoration and Custom Garage
Historic Leesburg Restoration and Custom Garage
BuilderFishBuilderFish
New, high performance detached garage needed to match main home in historic district. Photo by BuilderFish
This is an example of a traditional garage in DC Metro with three or more cars.
Garage addition
Garage addition
D.P. Thomas Construction, Inc.D.P. Thomas Construction, Inc.
New attached garage designed by Mark Saunier Architecture, Wilmington, NC. photo by dpt
This is an example of a classic attached garage in Other.
English Countryside
English Countryside
Richard Leggin ArchitectsRichard Leggin Architects
Inspiration for a traditional attached garage in DC Metro with three or more cars.
Gallery
Gallery
Hicklin Garage DoorsHicklin Garage Doors
Garaga Standard+ Classic CC, 10’ x 8’, Moka Brown, window layout: Right-side Harmony
Inspiration for a medium sized classic attached double garage in Cedar Rapids.
Traditional Two Car Garage
Traditional Two Car Garage
Alair Homes ClemsonAlair Homes Clemson
Photo of a medium sized traditional detached double garage in Other.
Ponderosa Style
Ponderosa Style
Riehl Quality Storage Barns LLCRiehl Quality Storage Barns LLC
14x28 Ponderosa Aframe, Loft w/Stairway, Carriage Style Garage Door
Inspiration for a classic detached single garage in Philadelphia.
Carportar
Carportar
BjörklidensBjörklidens
This is an example of a traditional garage in Malmo.
Cedardale Residence
Cedardale Residence
Hoffpauir Studio, LLCHoffpauir Studio, LLC
Snap-Shot Photography, LLC
Inspiration for a medium sized classic detached double garage in New Orleans.
Craftsman Style Mountain Home New Construction
Craftsman Style Mountain Home New Construction
Tindall Architecture WorkshopTindall Architecture Workshop
Photo by Firewater Photography
Design ideas for a medium sized classic detached double garage in Charlotte.
Peyton Rustic Custom
Peyton Rustic Custom
Great Northwest HomesGreat Northwest Homes
This beautiful detach garage includes a large storage area in the attic. Bill Johnson Photography
Inspiration for an expansive traditional detached garage in Seattle with three or more cars.
Coastal Living Cottage - Palmetto Bluff
Coastal Living Cottage - Palmetto Bluff
Yestermorrow HomebuildersYestermorrow Homebuilders
John McManus
Large classic detached garage in Atlanta.
Miscellaneous Garage Interiors
Miscellaneous Garage Interiors
Working SpaceWorking Space
Working Space
Inspiration for a traditional garage in Other.
Whole House Renovation, Addition and Detached Garage/Workshop
Whole House Renovation, Addition and Detached Garage/Workshop
Lineworks Architecture and Design LLCLineworks Architecture and Design LLC
Traditional single garage in New York.
Traditional Garage And Shed
Traditional Garage And Shed
This is an example of a classic detached garage in Other.
2013 Whole House Remodel
2013 Whole House Remodel
Nicholson BuildersNicholson Builders
This is an example of a traditional single garage in Columbus.
Custom brackets
Custom brackets
Lasley Brahaney Architecture + ConstructionLasley Brahaney Architecture + Construction
The support brackets are a custom designed Lasley Brahaney signature detail.
Inspiration for a large classic garage in Other with three or more cars.
Garage Building/Pavilion in West Chester, PA
Garage Building/Pavilion in West Chester, PA
TATCOR Building & RemodelingTATCOR Building & Remodeling
Pull up the driveway and safely park your car inside this country-style carport. Steel columns, with stone and cedar bases, hold up the protective roof. The storage space is separated by a sliding barn door. Trellises with climbing ivy are on the outer sides of the storage unit with additional barn doors for convenient access to certain equipment, like the lawn mower. Want to host an outdoor party but want overhead coverage? Move the cars to the driveway and you have your own pavilion for all your outdoor gatherings!
Whole Home Remodel
Whole Home Remodel
Summit Painting and Remodeling, LLCSummit Painting and Remodeling, LLC
Photo of a medium sized traditional attached double carport in Other.

Traditional Green 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
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