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Encinitas Garage Door 2
Encinitas Garage Door 2
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Garage Makeover in Western Springs, IL
Garage Makeover in Western Springs, IL
Tailored Living / Premier Garage of NapervilleTailored Living / Premier Garage of Naperville
Windswept Pewter Cabinets and Graphite Epoxy Floor. Cinder block walls painted light gray to go with the scheme.
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Exterior
Dennis Thompson ArchitectDennis Thompson Architect
Allen Construction - Contractor
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Garage Conversion - ADU
Garage Conversion - ADU
America Green BuildersAmerica Green Builders
In this project we turned a 2 car garage into an ADU (accessory dwelling unit) in 2 Months!! After we finalized the floor plans and design, we submitted to the city for approval. in this unique garage we made it luxurious because we created a vaulted ceiling, we divided the kitchen/living room from the master bedroom. We installed French doors in the main entry and the master bedroom entry. We framed and installed a large bay window in the kitchen. we added 2 mini split air conditioning (One in the master and one in the living room) we added a separated electric panel box just for the unit with its own meter. We created a private entry to the unit with it's own vinyl gate and we closed it at the end of the unit with another vinyl gate and we made tile on the walkway.
Points Drive Custom - Yarrow Point, WA
Points Drive Custom - Yarrow Point, WA
Dacoda HomesDacoda Homes
Twin Oaks Road Residence
Twin Oaks Road Residence
Deffenbaugh HomesDeffenbaugh Homes
Garage
Garage
gerken.architekten+ingenieuregerken.architekten+ingenieure
Foto: © Martin Duckek
Contemporary Driveway
Contemporary Driveway
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Transitional style driveway using Techo-Bloc's Industria pavers.
Bears Club 115
Bears Club 115
Marc Julien HomesMarc Julien Homes
Garage Cabinets & Epoxy Garage Floor Coating in Canton, Ohio
Garage Cabinets & Epoxy Garage Floor Coating in Canton, Ohio
EncoreGarage of Ohio & West PennsylvaniaEncoreGarage of Ohio & West Pennsylvania
Contemporary Garage And Shed
Contemporary Garage And Shed
Design Ideas Featuring Inspired Closets
Design Ideas Featuring Inspired Closets
Inspired Closets by Organized SpacesInspired Closets by Organized Spaces
Motorized overhead storage racks
Motorized overhead storage racks
ShelCo Flooring and StoringShelCo Flooring and Storing
The cargo netting helps secure items and prevent them from falling.
Lake House - Lake Winnipesaukee
Lake House - Lake Winnipesaukee
KOAL, PLLCKOAL, PLLC
Three car garage with bonus room above
Mud Room.
Mud Room.
Unique TechniquesUnique Techniques
Entering the home from the garage, a mud room provides organization and storage for sports equipment, shoes and bookbags.
The Shed
The Shed
anderson architectureanderson architecture
Nick Bowers Photography
Christine's Addition
Christine's Addition
Compass CarpentryCompass Carpentry
We built a 1200 square foot, two story addition to this 600 square foot Victorian Cottage. We installed new on-demand hot water as well as two zone, forced air heating. Photo by Shawn Herlihy
Flushmount garage door
Flushmount garage door
Flush-Mount Garage Door Co.Flush-Mount Garage Door Co.
Gary Zacchia
Carport to Garage Conversion - Silver Lake, Los Angeles
Carport to Garage Conversion - Silver Lake, Los Angeles
Tungsten Royce Custom Wood ProductsTungsten Royce Custom Wood Products
Carport to Garage Conversion on slopped driveway - Silver Lake, Los Angeles

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
Beach Custom Wood Vertical Redwood Garage Door
Beach Custom Wood Vertical Redwood Garage Door
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Beautiful Beach Custom Wood Vertical Redwood Garage Door! Los Angeles, CA Photo Credit: Agi Dyer
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