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Cowart Door - NARI Tour of Homes 2012 Austin - Select Cypress
Cowart Door - NARI Tour of Homes 2012 Austin - Select Cypress
Cowart Door SystemsCowart Door Systems
Door was designed to match wood fence design that extends to the right of the door (not in photo)
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Studio
Rock Paper HammerRock Paper Hammer
Carport + Shade Structure
Carport + Shade Structure
Modulus DesignModulus Design
Modulus Design
Garage Door Installations
Garage Door Installations
Innovative Door SystemsInnovative Door Systems
After New Garage Door
Wooden Door
Wooden Door
Salem Overhead Door Co Inc.Salem Overhead Door Co Inc.
Garage Example
Garage Example
Beaming Steel Garage DoorsBeaming Steel Garage Doors
TiNi Copper 2
Custom Wood Face WalkThru Garage Doors
Custom Wood Face WalkThru Garage Doors
WalkThru Garage Doors Inc.WalkThru Garage Doors Inc.
Custom Design Wood Face WalkThru Garage Door - Toronto, Ontario
Modern Resdiential Garage Door Installation-Faux Wood Door
Modern Resdiential Garage Door Installation-Faux Wood Door
Dodds Garage Door SystemsDodds Garage Door Systems
Modern garage door part of a residential installation implementing a faux wood door.
Our Finished Garages
Our Finished Garages
Action Garage Door CompanyAction Garage Door Company
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Exteriors
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Our Work
Adco Garage DoorsAdco Garage Doors
Private Waterfront Residence on Aberdeen Creek | Barn
Private Waterfront Residence on Aberdeen Creek | Barn
Purple Cherry ArchitectsPurple Cherry Architects
3,500 SF timberframe barn serves as an accessory structure to a 14,000 SF custom home located on a 5-acre property on Aberdeen Creek.
Planks Cedar Garage Door
Planks Cedar Garage Door
Dyer's Garage DoorsDyer's Garage Doors
Beautiful CHI Planks Cedar Garage Door. -- Los Angeles, CA Photo Credit: Debra Morrison
Peconic Bay House
Peconic Bay House
Resolution: 4 ArchitectureResolution: 4 Architecture
Covered parking is clad in knotty cedar inside with slatted cedar end wall to allow the space to breathe.
Clopay Garage Doors
Clopay Garage Doors
Mount Garage DoorsMount Garage Doors
McPhee
McPhee
M.J. Aldrich BuildersM.J. Aldrich Builders
ガレージ
ガレージ
一級建築士事務所　丹羽明人アトリエ一級建築士事務所　丹羽明人アトリエ
ボルトを使わず込栓で組んだトラス。
Elegant Muskoka Boathouse
Elegant Muskoka Boathouse
Attainable Solutions Inc.Attainable Solutions Inc.
Wooden
Wooden
Lakeland Overhead Door CoLakeland Overhead Door Co
Craftsman Garage Doors
Craftsman Garage Doors
Doorsmith Inc.Doorsmith Inc.
Highlands Double Car Glass Top

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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