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Affordable Green Garage Ideas and Designs

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Westside Garage and Patio
Westside Garage and Patio
Stephanie D PooleStephanie D Poole
This 1925 craftsman house in Santa Barbara, Ca needed for its original detached garage to be replaced. The single car garage has a covered patio attached creating an outdoor living room. It features a fun outdoor shower, a seating and dining area and outdoor grill. Medeighnia Westwick Photography.
Pole Barn
Pole Barn
A.W. Hobor & Sons, Inc.A.W. Hobor & Sons, Inc.
Two-story pole barn with whitewash pine board & batten siding, black metal roofing, Okna 5500 series Double Hung vinyl windows with grids, Azek cupola with steel roof and custom Dachshund weather vane. Custom made tree cut-out window shutters painted black. Rustic barn style goose-neck lighting fixtures with protective cage. Rough Sawn pine double sliding door.
My Houzz: Garage Sale Meets Glam in Ohio
My Houzz: Garage Sale Meets Glam in Ohio
Adrienne DeRosaAdrienne DeRosa
Cleverly designed, the pool house doubles as a shed and workshop on one side of the building. Raymond saved the shed doors from a job that he had gotten tearing down an old barn. The doors allow the entire front of the shed to open up, while their rustic finish carries on the aesthetic of the rest of the yard. Jennifer's 1963 International Harvester is another great score, and seemed almost meant to be. Found on Ebay, the truck came to her after deals on other vehicles fell through. "All of a sudden this truck was for sale on Ebay, and it was on my street a few houses away; I couldn't believe it," says Jennifer. Although she was initially outbid for the truck, the day after the auction she was notified that the winner had forfeited the sale, "So I am the lucky owner of 'Harvey'", she says with a smile. Photo: Adrienne DeRosa © 2014 Houzz
Gulde Garage
Gulde Garage
Boyd Restoration RemodelingBoyd Restoration Remodeling
This garage was built to replicate the architectural style of an existing home. We utilized Mira-Tec trim ripped to the historic 5" width and Hardi siding in smooth. This building will have a fifteen to twenty year paint cycle and will stand till it is removed.
Contemporary Garage/Workspace Project
Contemporary Garage/Workspace Project
GreenEastman, LLCGreenEastman, LLC
The new detached garage completes
Arlington Forest Detached Garage & Loft
Arlington Forest Detached Garage & Loft
Atlas Moran ConstructionAtlas Moran Construction
Detached garage and loft
Decatur
Decatur
First Street BuildersFirst Street Builders
This is a detached garage on a custom building project that has proved to be very popular with the homeowner and visitors. It is a perfect complement to the house.
Shingle Style Garage/Guest House
Shingle Style Garage/Guest House
Crisp ArchitectsCrisp Architects
Rob Karosis
Detached Garage in Centreville, VA
Detached Garage in Centreville, VA
Lensis Builders, Inc.Lensis Builders, Inc.
Our clients in Centreville, VA were looking add a detached garage to their Northern Virginia home that matched their current home both aesthetically and in charm. The homeowners wanted an open porch to enjoy the beautiful setting of their backyard. The finished project looks as if it has been with the home all along. Photos courtesy of Greg Hadley Photography http://www.greghadleyphotography.com/
68' 912
68' 912
Rogers Design BuildRogers Design Build
American Traditions Gallery
American Traditions Gallery
Mammoth Door LLCMammoth Door LLC
Shop/garage remodel
Shop/garage remodel
Ark Building Solutions IncArk Building Solutions Inc
Raised the roof and added garage doors to make the shop more useful.
Oak Framed Garage Building for Classic Car
Oak Framed Garage Building for Classic Car
The Classic Barn CompanyThe Classic Barn Company
Lily Pond Contemporary
Lily Pond Contemporary
Spang Builders, Inc.Spang Builders, Inc.
Trent Bell
Garage Remodeling and BBQ area
Garage Remodeling and BBQ area
Pearl RemodelingPearl Remodeling
Garage and patio remodeling, turning a 2 car garage and a driveway into an amazing retreat in Los Angeles
Two Bay Timber Garage
Two Bay Timber Garage
The Classic Barn CompanyThe Classic Barn Company
Two bay timber garage with one car port and one enclosed bay.
68' 912
68' 912
Rogers Design BuildRogers Design Build
Morningside Hillside Reno
Morningside Hillside Reno
Julie Evans Architecture & DesignJulie Evans Architecture & Design
New Carport on compact steep property,
Garages
Garages
Capital Garage WorksCapital Garage Works

Affordable 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 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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