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Coastal Single Garage Ideas and Designs

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Mackie's West Side
Mackie's West Side
Flat Rock ProductionsFlat Rock Productions
DESIGN: Eric Richmond, Flat Rock Productions; BUILDER: DR Construction; PHOTO: Stadler Studio
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
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.
Uniting a Blended Family Under 1 Roof
Uniting a Blended Family Under 1 Roof
Brendan McHugh, Architect, Manasquan, NJBrendan McHugh, Architect, Manasquan, NJ
a small one car garage sits in the backyard. It has lots of architectural interest such as two gable end roof lines, generously deep roof eaves that wrap around the corners of the garage, and tall trim below the roof. It can be accesses with multiple doors, including a solid side door and an overhead door with glass along the top. The placement of 2 brackets on both sides of the garage door adds to the character.
Planks in Cedar
Planks in Cedar
C.H.I. Overhead DoorsC.H.I. Overhead Doors
Planks faux wood garage door in Cedar.
Westside Garage and Patio
Westside Garage and Patio
Stephanie D PooleStephanie D Poole
This mosaic tiled surfboard shower was my design and created by www.willandjane.com - a husband and wife team from San Diego.
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
Lake Bales @ Palmetto Bluff
Lake Bales @ Palmetto Bluff
Resort Custom HomesResort Custom Homes
Lake Home
Lake Home
Alair Homes HickoryAlair Homes Hickory
This exterior includes painted Hardie Board shake siding and exceptional arched gable details.
Beach House
Beach House
The GR Plume Company, IncThe GR Plume Company, Inc
Southern Living Idea House
Southern Living Idea House
Pursley Dixon ArchitecturePursley Dixon Architecture
811 12th Street
811 12th Street
Coastal Homes and SunroomsCoastal Homes and Sunrooms
Ridgewood Cottage
Ridgewood Cottage
CK ArchitectsCK Architects
Russell Campaigne, AIA
Maine Oceanfront Renovation
Maine Oceanfront Renovation
J. Schwartz DesignJ. Schwartz Design
Field House
Field House
Schultz MillerSchultz Miller
Custom Garage in Nantucket
Custom Garage in Nantucket
J. Graham Goldsmith ArchitectsJ. Graham Goldsmith Architects
809 12th Street
809 12th Street
Coastal Homes and SunroomsCoastal Homes and Sunrooms
Edgartown Harbor Makeover
Edgartown Harbor Makeover
Patrick Ahearn ArchitectPatrick Ahearn Architect
Greg Premru
Home Renovation - Harwich Port, Cape Cod, MA
Home Renovation - Harwich Port, Cape Cod, MA
C.M. Chartier ContractingC.M. Chartier Contracting
Jed Burdick - Votary Media
Maine Retreat
Maine Retreat
Anthony Catalfano Interiors Inc.Anthony Catalfano Interiors Inc.
Richard Mandelkorn Photography

Coastal Single 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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