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Mazama Meadow Residence, Firewise Design. Mazama WA
Mazama Meadow Residence, Firewise Design. Mazama WA
Dan Nelson, Designs Northwest ArchitectsDan Nelson, Designs Northwest Architects
Two story garage. Bonus room above with deck facing south. Photography by Lucas Henning.
Orange county Barn
Orange county Barn
Smith & Robertson, Inc.Smith & Robertson, Inc.
Design for Studio/Workshop
Design for Studio/Workshop
Martha ZimetMartha Zimet
Brush Prairie Washington Custom Home by Quail Homes
Brush Prairie Washington Custom Home by Quail Homes
Quail HomesQuail Homes
Photo Credit to RE-Pdx Photography of Portland Oregon
Garage Remodeling and BBQ area
Garage Remodeling and BBQ area
Pearl RemodelingPearl Remodeling
Garage and patio remodeling, turning a 2 car garage and a driveway into an amazing retreat in Los Angeles
Cascade Model Home
Cascade Model Home
Solid Rock Custom HomesSolid Rock Custom Homes
Heated, 2,000 square foot detached garage with stucco and stone exterior. This man cave offers a loft for loafing and is the perfect place to host poker night. It is equipped with a bathroom, refrigerator, t.v., built-in cabinetry, and a clean out station for the R.V. enthusiast. The concrete floor has an epoxy finish on it for fast and easy clean-up. Paul Kohlman Photography
Carriage House Build: Coastal Design and Collectible Cars
Carriage House Build: Coastal Design and Collectible Cars
Lighthouse Contracting GroupLighthouse Contracting Group
The goal was to build a carriage house with space for guests, additional vehicles and outdoor furniture storage. The exterior design would match the main house. Special features of the outbuilding include a custom pent roof over the main overhead door, fir beams and bracketry, copper standing seam metal roof, and low voltage LED feature lighting. A thin stone veneer was installed on the exterior to match the main house.
Detatched Garage Conversion
Detatched Garage Conversion
First Rate Home BuildersFirst Rate Home Builders
Roof strengthened and Velux windows installed.
Palmetto Bluff Duck Crossing Cottage
Palmetto Bluff Duck Crossing Cottage
lisa furey interiorslisa furey interiors
Custom Two Car Garage & Pool House
Custom Two Car Garage & Pool House
Boyce Design + BuildBoyce Design + Build
This custom two car garage features a gabled roof, cedar shake exterior, aluminum gutters, custom shutters and finished basement.
Barnstable Contemporary Barn Home
Barnstable Contemporary Barn Home
Yankee Barn HomesYankee Barn Homes
Arborway
Arborway
Salins GroupSalins Group
Driveway drain
Carriage House Garage Conversion
Carriage House Garage Conversion
Kraft Custom ConstructionKraft Custom Construction
The homeowner of this old, detached garage wanted to create a functional living space with a kitchen, bathroom and second-story bedroom, while still maintaining a functional garage space. We salvaged hickory wood for the floors and built custom fir cabinets in the kitchen with patchwork tile backsplash and energy efficient appliances. As a historical home but without historical requirements, we had fun blending era-specific elements like traditional wood windows, French doors, and wood garage doors with modern elements like solar panels on the roof and accent lighting in the stair risers. In preparation for the next phase of construction (a full kitchen remodel and addition to the main house), we connected the plumbing between the main house and carriage house to make the project more cost-effective. We also built a new gate with custom stonework to match the trellis, expanded the patio between the main house and garage, and installed a gas fire pit to seamlessly tie the structures together and provide a year-round outdoor living space.
Carriage House Garage Conversion
Carriage House Garage Conversion
Kraft Custom ConstructionKraft Custom Construction
The homeowner of this old, detached garage wanted to create a functional living space with a kitchen, bathroom and second-story bedroom, while still maintaining a functional garage space. We salvaged hickory wood for the floors and built custom fir cabinets in the kitchen with patchwork tile backsplash and energy efficient appliances. As a historical home but without historical requirements, we had fun blending era-specific elements like traditional wood windows, French doors, and wood garage doors with modern elements like solar panels on the roof and accent lighting in the stair risers. In preparation for the next phase of construction (a full kitchen remodel and addition to the main house), we connected the plumbing between the main house and carriage house to make the project more cost-effective. We also built a new gate with custom stonework to match the trellis, expanded the patio between the main house and garage, and installed a gas fire pit to seamlessly tie the structures together and provide a year-round outdoor living space.
Hollystone Farm
Hollystone Farm
King Construction Company LLCKing Construction Company LLC
VISION House - Orlando
VISION House - Orlando
ClopayClopay
New construction featured in the Green Builder Media VISION House Series in Orlando. Architect Ed Binkley selected Clopay’s Avante Collection aluminum and glass garage doors to complement the home's contemporary urban farmhouse exterior. White frame with frosted glass panels. Wind-load rated. Photos by Andy Frame.
100 Main Street Hingham Summer 2018
100 Main Street Hingham Summer 2018
Monica MacKenzie Design BuildMonica MacKenzie Design Build
Custom designed and built, historically approved carriage house .Details replicated from the 1800 victorian home located in front of the garrage.
Hobby Barn
Hobby Barn
Living Stone Design + BuildLiving Stone Design + Build
2017 t-Olive Images
2017 t-Olive Images
David Cannon PhotographyDavid Cannon Photography
Southern Living House Plan with lots of outdoor living space. Expertly built by t-Olive Properties (www.toliveproperties.com). Photo Credit: David Cannon Photography (www.davidcannonphotography.com)
Cedar Bluff
Cedar Bluff
Randolph StewartRandolph Stewart

Detached Garage Workshop 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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