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Coastal Carport Ideas and Designs

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Traditional Panel Style Doors
Traditional Panel Style Doors
The Door House Inc.The Door House Inc.
Classica Series Tuscany design insulated steel garage door.
The Hammock at Twenty Mile
The Hammock at Twenty Mile
Nocatee | Ponte Vedra, FloridaNocatee | Ponte Vedra, Florida
The Tidewater Model includes a detached 3 car garage and guest house!
Edisto Remodel
Edisto Remodel
Spivey Architects, Inc.Spivey Architects, Inc.
NewPort653
Lake Home
Lake Home
Alair Homes HickoryAlair Homes Hickory
This exterior includes painted Hardie Board shake siding and exceptional arched gable details.
Residential Doors
Residential Doors
Overhead Door Company of Texarkana ™Overhead Door Company of Texarkana ™
a day beside of culture
a day beside of culture
スワローテイル建築設計事務所スワローテイル建築設計事務所
06 -- Annapolis Waterfront Home
06 -- Annapolis Waterfront Home
Scott L. Rand AIAScott L. Rand AIA
Scott L. Rand AIA
Indian Shores Custom Beach House
Indian Shores Custom Beach House
J. S. Perry & Co., Inc.J. S. Perry & Co., Inc.
This is a small beach cottage constructed in Indian shores. Because of site limitations, we build the home tall and maximized the ocean views. It's a great example of a well built moderately priced beach home where value and durability was a priority to the client. Cary John
Lake Home Remodel - Before & After
Lake Home Remodel - Before & After
McKinney Homes LLCMcKinney Homes LLC
Clopay Garage Doors
Clopay Garage Doors
Adco Garage DoorsAdco Garage Doors
Avante Garage Doors
Custom Garage in Nantucket
Custom Garage in Nantucket
J. Graham Goldsmith ArchitectsJ. Graham Goldsmith Architects
Kitchen & Carport Addition
Kitchen & Carport Addition
Balding Design BuildBalding Design Build
Harry Taylor
East Shelly Extension - Photo by Adam Gibson
East Shelly Extension - Photo by Adam Gibson
Studio Ilk Architecture & InteriorsStudio Ilk Architecture & Interiors
Signature Carriage Custom Wood Garage Doors
Signature Carriage Custom Wood Garage Doors
Mid-Atlantic Door Group, Inc.Mid-Atlantic Door Group, Inc.
This custom home features three 9′ X 8′ overhead garage doors from the Signature Carriage Wood Collection. This collection is available in 12 different wood species, and shown above is African Mahogany.
In the Dunes - Custom Carport
In the Dunes - Custom Carport
WoodhullWoodhull
Beach cabin garage
Beach cabin garage
UserUser
Hampton Beach House
Hampton Beach House
Daniel Contelmo ArchitectsDaniel Contelmo Architects
Hiding, or rather tucking away, the two-car garage is one of the things I am most proud of about this project. Seeing three corners of the tower, most people would not assume that it actually opens up on the inside to almost the full-depth of the house where two cars can be stored in a straight line. Photographer: Daniel Contelmo Jr.
South Beach Villa
South Beach Villa
Glenn Layton HomesGlenn Layton Homes
Glenn Layton Homes, LLC
811 12th Street
811 12th Street
Coastal Homes and SunroomsCoastal Homes and Sunrooms
Kitchen & Carport Addition
Kitchen & Carport Addition
Balding Design BuildBalding Design Build
Harry Taylor

Coastal 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 coastal 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 coastal 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 coastal 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 coastal 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 coastal 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 coastal 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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