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Green Garage with Four or More Cars Ideas and Designs

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The Last House
The Last House
David Small DesignsDavid Small Designs
Stillwell Garage Addition
Stillwell Garage Addition
Artisan Custom HomesArtisan Custom Homes
Barn Doors by Gary Dale
Barn Doors by Gary Dale
Cardinal Home CenterCardinal Home Center
Shop/garage remodel
Shop/garage remodel
Ark Building Solutions IncArk Building Solutions Inc
Raised the roof and added garage doors to make the shop more useful.
Clopay Garage Doors
Clopay Garage Doors
Best Overhead Door LLCBest Overhead Door LLC
Lake House
Lake House
Abelow Sherman Architects LLCAbelow Sherman Architects LLC
Clopay - Grand Harbor Collection
Clopay - Grand Harbor Collection
Tarnow Doors, Inc.Tarnow Doors, Inc.
Clopay - Grand Harbor Collection
Clopay - Grand Harbor Collection
Encore Overhead DoorsEncore Overhead Doors
French Country Style VI
French Country Style VI
EKO DevelopmentEKO Development
Barn at Critter Creek
Barn at Critter Creek
Furman + Keil ArchitectsFurman + Keil Architects
Dror Baldinger
Garage Doors
Garage Doors
Lasley Brahaney Architecture + ConstructionLasley Brahaney Architecture + Construction
The new carriage style garage doors add character and detail to the previous simple exterior.
Custom Home | Ladue
Custom Home | Ladue
Callahan Custom HomesCallahan Custom Homes
Clopay - Grand Harbor Collection
Clopay - Grand Harbor Collection
Northern DoorsNorthern Doors
Whole House Remodel
Whole House Remodel
Post & Beam Design\BuildPost & Beam Design\Build
Cherry Hills Village Remodel
Cherry Hills Village Remodel
KGA Studio Architects, PCKGA Studio Architects, PC
Detached 4-car garage with 1,059 SF one-bedroom apartment above and 1,299 SF of finished storage space in the basement.
McLean Total Renovation/Addition
McLean Total Renovation/Addition
OC BuildersOC Builders
Adam Lowe
Southern California Estate
Southern California Estate
Shigetomi Pratt Architects, Inc.Shigetomi Pratt Architects, Inc.
Gravel driveway and parking area at Garages
Haas Doors- Custom Garage Doors
Haas Doors- Custom Garage Doors
Sawran Overhead DoorSawran Overhead Door
The Enclave Custom Home
The Enclave Custom Home
Celtic Custom HomesCeltic Custom Homes
Kathy Hader
Juliet balcony on a room above oak garage
Juliet balcony on a room above oak garage
The Classic Barn CompanyThe Classic Barn Company
Our Extraroom upgrade adds a mid section above the garage doors that provides the height needed to incorporate a juliet balcony on either side of the oak garage.

Green Garage with Four or More Cars 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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