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Driveways
Driveways
Flores Artscape, Inc.Flores Artscape, Inc.
Concrete paver and turf driveway and drought tolerant landscaping.
Brian's Pole Barn in East Amherst, NY
Brian's Pole Barn in East Amherst, NY
Stately Kitchen & BathStately Kitchen & Bath
A wide shot of a Stately Pole Barn in East Amherst, NY, under a gray winter sky, emphasizing its robust construction.
Umbau und Sanierung Wohnhaus, Bielefeld
Umbau und Sanierung Wohnhaus, Bielefeld
diekmann innenarchitektendiekmann innenarchitekten
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Diamond Point Custom Home Overlooking Protection Island
Diamond Point Custom Home Overlooking Protection Island
Estes BuildersEstes Builders
Planks - Cedar - Right Stacked Frosted Glass
Planks - Cedar - Right Stacked Frosted Glass
C.H.I. Overhead DoorsC.H.I. Overhead Doors
Kinney Apartment
Kinney Apartment
Franke:Franke, Inc.Franke:Franke, Inc.
Modern Carport w/ Planters
Modern Carport w/ Planters
Waterloo Outdoor Design BuildWaterloo Outdoor Design Build
Modern Carport
Contemporary Garage
Contemporary Garage
Garage Conversion
Garage Conversion
TRUADDITIONSTRUADDITIONS
New window where garage door used to be
Powder Coated Aluminum Garage Doors
Powder Coated Aluminum Garage Doors
Martin Garage Doors Of NevadaMartin Garage Doors Of Nevada
Avante Collection
Avante Collection
Precision Overhead Garage Doors Pittsburgh LLCPrecision Overhead Garage Doors Pittsburgh LLC
Modern Classic Model MC-4-4
Modern Classic Model MC-4-4
Ed's Garage DoorsEd's Garage Doors
Our Work
Our Work
Morss ArchitectureMorss Architecture
Contemporary garage single car
Carport Awnings
Carport Awnings
Outrigger Awnings and Sails, SydneyOutrigger Awnings and Sails, Sydney
Outrigger Awnings Cantilevered Carport Awning blends in well with this beautifuly landscaped garden
Custom-Designed Contemporary Garage Doors & Entry Door Design in the Bay Area
Custom-Designed Contemporary Garage Doors & Entry Door Design in the Bay Area
Dynamic Garage DoorDynamic Garage Door
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Garage Storage
Garage Storage
Organized LivingOrganized Living
Organized Living freedomRail Garage designed by The Amandas. This adjustable garage storage system changes without any tools to fit any changing need. Plus, it's incredibly strong - holds up to 150 pounds every 40". Easy to install. Learn more http://organizedliving.com/home/products/freedomrail-garage
Flow Wall Storage Solutions
Flow Wall Storage Solutions
Flow Wall SystemFlow Wall System
"The Flow Wall System has been a huge success; my family is so happy to have all our garage storage items off the floor and on the wall. The system has worked particularly well for storing my fishing equipment in addition to our garden tools, pet supplies, and outdoor clothing. Our neighbors are equally impressed. Thanks, Flow Wall, for helping us make order out of chaos!" - Forest D.
Backyard Cottage
Backyard Cottage
Rudolph Widmann ArchitectsRudolph Widmann Architects
Necessitated by local requirements, we designed a simple yet elegant carport with cedar framing and corrugated metal roofing. Built by Mascheroni Construction, photo by Mitch Shenker
Garage makeover
Garage makeover
Custom Storage SolutionsCustom Storage Solutions
These are before pictures of a total garage makeover including new paint, lighting, garage cabinets, counter top for bench area, base cabinets, tall cabinets, slatwall, overhead storage racks and epoxy flooring.

Contemporary 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 contemporary 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 contemporary 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 contemporary 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 contemporary 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 contemporary 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 contemporary garage photos on Houzz to discover garage shelving ideas, garage storage ideas, beautiful garage conversions and unique designs for garage doors and exteriors
Mazama Guest Cabin
Mazama Guest Cabin
FINNE ArchitectsFINNE Architects
The Mazama Cabin is located at the end of a beautiful meadow in the Methow Valley, on the east slope of the North Cascades Mountains in Washington state. The 1500 SF cabin is a superb place for a weekend get-a-way, with a garage below and compact living space above. The roof is “lifted” by a continuous band of clerestory windows, and the upstairs living space has a large glass wall facing a beautiful view of the mountain face known locally as Goat Wall. The project is characterized by sustainable cedar siding and recycled metal roofing; the walls and roof have 40% higher insulation values than typical construction. The cabin will become a guest house when the main house is completed in late 2012.
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