Eclectic Green Garage Ideas and Designs

Richmond Family Home

Laura Passey Interiors Ltd

David Peabody

Multi Use Building as Garage or Shed Space amidst amazing landscaping

Cleveland Park Residence

Moody Graham

Gamwell Playground

Carey Dodson

davemead.com

Cowart Door - Custom Wood Door - Detached Garage

Cowart Door Systems

This delightful home has a Designer Doors custom VG Douglas fir door on the detached garage at the front and a basement level garage at the rear with another Designer Doors custom wood door. And yeah, look at that tree....

Exteriors

SpaceCraft Architecture

Eric Roth Photography

Alix Henry

handcrafted VW

Mainil François Photographe

New Home in the Woods

BellaDomus Residential Design Studio

Detached two car garage with porch

Davidson Manor House

R+R Design

The Garage stands out with a larger massing that rises and falls with the turning of the elevations.

Rock Creek Studio

Simonsen Architect

House GP

meik architecture + design

Deandra Farniha

KNIGHTSBRIDGE...Central London

London, Home Counties, Waterfeatures & Gardens

A MAJOR Regency House (Location Confidential) A lot of use had to be made of this small space, made even smaller by the creation of a large extension. We had to bring everything in through the Coach House or by crane...resulting in a road closure in Knightsbridge!!!

CAR-PORT

FRAMAPH

Mainil François Photographe

South Harriet Custom Garage

Home Restoration Services, Inc.

Updated photos of this project designed by Rehkamp Larson Architects. Photos by Greg Schmidt.

Gull Lake Cottage

Vercon Inc.

Northway Construction

Bella vista

40 bella vista Llc.

Eclectic Green 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 eclectic 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 eclectic 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 eclectic 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 eclectic 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 an eclectic 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 eclectic 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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