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Elegant Elmhurst Renovation
Elegant Elmhurst Renovation
McKean Schor ConstructionMcKean Schor Construction
A Mid-Century Remodel
A Mid-Century Remodel
Drawing DeptDrawing Dept
Ryan Kurtz
Custom Wood Doors
Custom Wood Doors
Salem Overhead Door Co Inc.Salem Overhead Door Co Inc.
Exteriors
Exteriors
Rhoads Estate Homes, LLCRhoads Estate Homes, LLC
Sibley Lake Retreat, Pequot Lakes, MN
Sibley Lake Retreat, Pequot Lakes, MN
Dan J. Heid - Planning & DesignDan J. Heid - Planning & Design
Dan J. Heid
1108 - Creekside Cove Barn and Greenhouse
1108 - Creekside Cove Barn and Greenhouse
Atelier 11 ArchitectureAtelier 11 Architecture
Photo Credit: Atelier 11 Architecture
Riverside
Riverside
Hasler Homes LtdHasler Homes Ltd
Complete overhaul of front yard including a custom underground “bunker” style garage. Smooth sloping driveway leading into a custom large multiple car garage and private wine cellar. Photo Credit: Darren Sutherland
Carriage House and entry
Carriage House and entry
Lynn Hopkins ArchitectsLynn Hopkins Architects
The garage is a free stranding carriage house, appropriate for the era of the house. The structure has a dormered loft on the second level as well as a very large wood bin on one side and a potting/storage shed on the other.
Carport + Shade Structure
Carport + Shade Structure
Modulus DesignModulus Design
Modulus Design
Garage Building/Pavilion in West Chester, PA
Garage Building/Pavilion in West Chester, PA
TATCOR Building & RemodelingTATCOR Building & Remodeling
Pull up the driveway and safely park your car inside this country-style carport. Steel columns, with stone and cedar bases, hold up the protective roof. Inside the carport, the ceiling is vaulted thanks to scissor trusses and recessed lighting was added for clear vision when it is dark out.
Detached Garage with deck & Loft
Detached Garage with deck & Loft
Capewide EnterprisesCapewide Enterprises
Detached garage with art studio and bathroom. Second floor cedar deck.
The Armstrong - JRE0220
The Armstrong - JRE0220
Legacy Post & BeamLegacy Post & Beam
Post and beam workshop garage with loft space overhead
Palmetto Bluff Duck Crossing Cottage
Palmetto Bluff Duck Crossing Cottage
lisa furey interiorslisa furey interiors
Lake Retreat
Lake Retreat
UserUser
Ridgewood Avenue in Davidson
Ridgewood Avenue in Davidson
John Marshall Custom HomesJohn Marshall Custom Homes
Megan White Photography; architect is Craft Design Studio.
Clopay - Reserve Wood Collection
Clopay - Reserve Wood Collection
Encore Overhead DoorsEncore Overhead Doors
Washburn Lake 1
Washburn Lake 1
Lands End Development - Designers & BuildersLands End Development - Designers & Builders
Work Life Balance
Work Life Balance
David Lund DesignDavid Lund Design
Westerville Classic Car Garage
Westerville Classic Car Garage
Tailored Living of ColumbusTailored Living of Columbus
Slatwall allows you to keep your most-used tools handy, and moveable accessories allow you to tailor everything to your needs. Photo by Bradshaw Photography
Barn Construction
Barn Construction
Construct Associates, Inc.Construct Associates, Inc.

Detached Double 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 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 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 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 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 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 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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