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Expansive Garage Ideas and Designs

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Hobby Barn
Hobby Barn
Living Stone Design + BuildLiving Stone Design + Build
2017 Street of Dreams
2017 Street of Dreams
Stone Bridge Homes NWStone Bridge Homes NW
REPIXS
Farmhouse Garage
Farmhouse Garage
Barn Style Garages & Shops
Barn Style Garages & Shops
Barn ProsBarn Pros
Barn-inspired post-frame buildings for equine, garage, hobby, commerical or living space from Barn Pros.
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.
Modern Farmhouse Remodel
Modern Farmhouse Remodel
KGA Studio Architects, PCKGA Studio Architects, PC
Clopay - Reserve Wood Collection
Clopay - Reserve Wood Collection
Encore Overhead DoorsEncore Overhead Doors
3+ Door Garages
3+ Door Garages
Precision Garage Door of DelawarePrecision Garage Door of Delaware
Southwestern Coachman Garage Doors
Exterior
Exterior
Charco DESIGN & BUILD Inc.Charco DESIGN & BUILD Inc.
Car Barn
Car Barn
Patrick Ahearn ArchitectPatrick Ahearn Architect
Greg Premru
Ormond Beach
Ormond Beach
Charles Clayton Construction IncCharles Clayton Construction Inc
Harvey Smith
Private Villa
Private Villa
Facade ExpertsFacade Experts
Wood Ceiling
La Perla
La Perla
System Arquitectura AvanzadaSystem Arquitectura Avanzada
Karachi Farmhouse
Karachi Farmhouse
Mohsin EjazMohsin Ejaz
Custom Man Cave
Custom Man Cave
Rockcreek BuildersRockcreek Builders
Bar BC House
Bar BC House
Big-D SignatureBig-D Signature
Auto Loggia
Auto Loggia
Mark W. Canada Architects, AIAMark W. Canada Architects, AIA
Custom Crafted Tuscan Style Garage Doors
Custom Crafted Tuscan Style Garage Doors
Ziegler Doors Inc.Ziegler Doors Inc.
North Oaks Residence
North Oaks Residence
Close Assoc Inc ArchitectsClose Assoc Inc Architects
Don Wong
Harbor Beach Mediterranean Transitional
Harbor Beach Mediterranean Transitional
Martin Architect, Inc.Martin Architect, Inc.
Barrel tile roof, Moroccan details, natural stone pavers, precast stone trim and details, gates and front wall, lush tropical landscaping.

Expansive 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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