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Large Detached Garage Ideas and Designs

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Georgetown - Low Country Neighborhood
Georgetown - Low Country Neighborhood
Visbeen ArchitectsVisbeen Architects
With porches on every side, the “Georgetown” is designed for enjoying the natural surroundings. The main level of the home is characterized by wide open spaces, with connected kitchen, dining, and living areas, all leading onto the various outdoor patios. The main floor master bedroom occupies one entire wing of the home, along with an additional bedroom suite. The upper level features two bedroom suites and a bunk room, with space over the detached garage providing a private guest suite.
ADU Garage Conversion - Sunnynook Dr.
ADU Garage Conversion - Sunnynook Dr.
Pearl RemodelingPearl Remodeling
Modern Kitchenette - modern appliances, gray countertops, white cabinets, and recessed lighting.
Honolulu New Build
Honolulu New Build
H-1 Construction, LLCH-1 Construction, LLC
Three Car Garage
Three Car Garage
De Mattei ConstructionDe Mattei Construction
The Armstrong - JRE0220
The Armstrong - JRE0220
Legacy Post & BeamLegacy Post & Beam
Exterior post and beam two car garage with loft and storage space
New City - Black Barn Garage + Workshop
New City - Black Barn Garage + Workshop
ROAM ArchitectureROAM Architecture
A new workshop and build space for a fellow creative! Seeking a space to enable this set designer to work from home, this homeowner contacted us with an idea for a new workshop. On the must list were tall ceilings, lit naturally from the north, and space for all of those pet projects which never found a home. Looking to make a statement, the building’s exterior projects a modern farmhouse and rustic vibe in a charcoal black. On the interior, walls are finished with sturdy yet beautiful plywood sheets. Now there’s plenty of room for this fun and energetic guy to get to work (or play, depending on how you look at it)!
2020 NARI CotY Award Winning Residential Detached Structure
2020 NARI CotY Award Winning Residential Detached Structure
National Association of the Remodeling IndustryNational Association of the Remodeling Industry
The English Contractor & Remodeling Services, Cincinnati, Ohio, 2020 Regional CotY Award Winner, Residential Detached Structure
Telluride Cabin
Telluride Cabin
Artisan Builders LLCArtisan Builders LLC
Mid-Century Garage
Mid-Century Garage
ThreeTree ConstructionThreeTree Construction
New Garage | Greenville, DE
New Garage | Greenville, DE
Period Architecture Ltd.Period Architecture Ltd.
Angle Eye Photography
Resort Custom Homes Photo Shoot
Resort Custom Homes Photo Shoot
Tom Jenkins FilmsTom Jenkins Films
Photo: Tom Jenkins TomJenkinsksFilms.com
Gries Residence
Gries Residence
Stratos FormStratos Form
Photos by Aidin Foster Lara
Custom Homes & Exteriors
Custom Homes & Exteriors
Michael Harvey Homes LLCMichael Harvey Homes LLC
24'x36' 3 Car Detached Garage
24'x36' 3 Car Detached Garage
Quarry View Building GroupQuarry View Building Group
Cedar Carport In Pilot Point, Texas - Plans Available!
Cedar Carport In Pilot Point, Texas - Plans Available!
Denton Pergolas and LandscapingDenton Pergolas and Landscaping
1108 - Creekside Cove Barn and Greenhouse
1108 - Creekside Cove Barn and Greenhouse
Atelier 11 ArchitectureAtelier 11 Architecture
Photo Credit: Atelier 11 Architecture
Nos réalisations
Nos réalisations
Terrasse grad / Tendance Nature et BoisTerrasse grad / Tendance Nature et Bois
Carport 3 places et palissades à Dieppe
Rustic Garage
Rustic Garage
New Canaan Farmhouse
New Canaan Farmhouse
Keith J. Manca Building Company LLCKeith J. Manca Building Company LLC
Prince Garage - New Construction
Prince Garage - New Construction
GIPHART JOHNSON DESIGN BUILDGIPHART JOHNSON DESIGN BUILD
Courtney Giphart

Large Detached 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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