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Affordable Carport Ideas and Designs

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Car Port
Car Port
Fortitude ContractingFortitude Contracting
We took down the old aluminum car port, poured 4 new concrete footings, and framed a 15'x24' car port out of ACQ lumber. Install GAF roofing shingles and color match siding. Posts wrapped in white aluminum
Cabin in the Woods
Cabin in the Woods
Brothers Building Company IncBrothers Building Company Inc
One car garage. Photo Credit: Susan Teare
Mountain Brook Den Addition
Mountain Brook Den Addition
UserUser
Brendon Pinola
Custom Wood Face WalkThru Garage Doors
Custom Wood Face WalkThru Garage Doors
WalkThru Garage Doors Inc.WalkThru Garage Doors Inc.
Custom Design Wood Face WalkThru Garage Door - Toronto, Ontario. WalkThru Garage Doors Inc.
Oak Framed Garage Building for Classic Car
Oak Framed Garage Building for Classic Car
The Classic Barn CompanyThe Classic Barn Company
1376 Missouri Street, San Diego, CA
1376 Missouri Street, San Diego, CA
Tourmaline Builders, Inc.Tourmaline Builders, Inc.
Craftsman Garage Doors
Craftsman Garage Doors
Door Systems of Montana, Inc.Door Systems of Montana, Inc.
Rustic Crozet Timber Frame
Rustic Crozet Timber Frame
Smith & Robertson, Inc.Smith & Robertson, Inc.
Carport with breezeway to house. Cedar shake shingles in gable.
Grover Condos
Grover Condos
Mezger HomesMezger Homes
Morningside Hillside Reno
Morningside Hillside Reno
Julie Evans Architecture & DesignJulie Evans Architecture & Design
New Carport on compact steep property,
Clopay Garage Doors
Clopay Garage Doors
Crawford Door SystemsCrawford Door Systems
Custom Corner Workspace
Custom Corner Workspace
Tailored Living of ColumbusTailored Living of Columbus
A miniature workshop fits in the corner to allow a functional workspace without sacrificing parking space.
Sliding Barn Doors and Lean-To Storage
Sliding Barn Doors and Lean-To Storage
Freeman Construction LtdFreeman Construction Ltd
Freeman Construction Ltd
Wimberly Estates
Wimberly Estates
AJH Construction, LLCAJH Construction, LLC
Double carport for Classic Cars
Double carport for Classic Cars
wearemodern limitedwearemodern limited
Residential Doors
Residential Doors
Overhead Door Company of Texarkana ™Overhead Door Company of Texarkana ™
The Samford
The Samford
Jim Mathews BuilderJim Mathews Builder
24 X 24 carport has covered walk way to back porch, storage room with golf cart parking space is on the right
Classic Wood Garage Doors
Classic Wood Garage Doors
Canadian DoormasterCanadian Doormaster
Classic Wood Collection Model 44 - Long Panel with Long Stockton Window Design www.clopaydoors.com
Clopay Coachman Collection Garage Door
Clopay Coachman Collection Garage Door
ClopayClopay
Clopay Coachman Collection carriage house garage door. Insulated steel with composite overlays.
Rose Bay II
Rose Bay II
hecticrAt architectshecticrAt architects

Affordable Carport 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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