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Coastal Green Garage Ideas and Designs

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Car Barn
Car Barn
Patrick Ahearn ArchitectPatrick Ahearn Architect
Greg Premru
Lakeside Cottage
Lakeside Cottage
Wydeven Architects LLCWydeven Architects LLC
Edmund Studios Photography. A view of the kayak shed with an attached wood shed.
Traditional Panel Style Doors
Traditional Panel Style Doors
The Door House Inc.The Door House Inc.
Classica Series Tuscany design insulated steel garage door.
Silver Lake Cabin
Silver Lake Cabin
Timothy M. Giguere, AIA - TMS ArchitectsTimothy M. Giguere, AIA - TMS Architects
Rob Karosis Photography - TMS Architects
Exterior
Exterior
Coastal Signature HomesCoastal Signature Homes
Shed Remodel
Shed Remodel
Coastal Construction and RemodelingCoastal Construction and Remodeling
Manitou Beach Residence
Manitou Beach Residence
Sean Parker ArchitectsSean Parker Architects
Sean Parker
Surf Shack, Nantucket MA
Surf Shack, Nantucket MA
Cheney Brothers Building & Renovation LLCCheney Brothers Building & Renovation LLC
Custom Built surf / beach style home, Nantucket MA. 2013. Large open living space, outdoor living with exterior gas fire pit, outdoor showers, electric heated floor in the sunroom with teak fireplace surround adding to the year round use of exterior space. Double bunk bed set ups in finished basement for overflow guests. A true Nantucket family home.
Cleo's Coastal Retreat
Cleo's Coastal Retreat
DiMauro Architects, Inc.DiMauro Architects, Inc.
Architecture: DiMauro Architects Builder: Gardner Woodwrights Landscape: Atlantic Lawn & Garden Photography: Warren Jagge
Pt. Betsie Residence, MI
Pt. Betsie Residence, MI
Michael Bolster . ArchitectureMichael Bolster . Architecture
Bay Breeze Oasis
Bay Breeze Oasis
McPhee Associates of Cape CodMcPhee Associates of Cape Cod
630 B
630 B
Lyons Construction CorporationLyons Construction Corporation
Garage/guest house Rancho Photos
Guest House & Garage
Guest House & Garage
Deborah DartDeborah Dart
Ryan Gamma, GammaEstateTours.com
Hemingway Inspired Estate
Hemingway Inspired Estate
Custom CADD IncCustom CADD Inc
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.
Lake Bales @ Palmetto Bluff
Lake Bales @ Palmetto Bluff
Resort Custom HomesResort Custom Homes
612 Wampler Drive
612 Wampler Drive
Cobb ArchitectsCobb Architects
Holger Obenaus
Whale House
Whale House
Sunshine Coast Home DesignSunshine Coast Home Design
Design by: SunshineCoastHomeDesign.com Coach House
Lake Norman - indoor-outdoor living
Lake Norman - indoor-outdoor living
Collaborative Interior DesignCollaborative Interior Design
Close up of the cedar pergola over the garage doors.
Gladlands Residence
Gladlands Residence
EmeritusEmeritus
Architecture by Emeritus | Interiors by Elisa Allen | Build by Geoff Thayer | Photos by Thomas G. Olcott

Coastal 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 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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