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Precision Garage Door of DelawarePrecision Garage Door of Delaware
Indian Hill Lighting Project
Indian Hill Lighting Project
Werbrich's LandscapingWerbrich's Landscaping
Marvin NC Garage Storage
Marvin NC Garage Storage
IMPACT design ResourcesIMPACT design Resources
6000 sq ft Splendor
6000 sq ft Splendor
Imaginet, LLCImaginet, LLC
3 car garage with carriage house. Upstairs has a living space with bedroom, living room, laundry, kitchen and separate utilities.
Custom Garage Built-Ins
Custom Garage Built-Ins
Penberthy Custom BuildersPenberthy Custom Builders
Daniel Karr
Kentfield Garage
Kentfield Garage
Plath & CompanyPlath & Company
New garage attached to existing home. Photography: Treve Johnson
Wood and Faux Wood Garage Door Ideas From ProLift Garage Doors of St. Louis
Wood and Faux Wood Garage Door Ideas From ProLift Garage Doors of St. Louis
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For these homeowners in Wildwood, Mo, new garage doors with the appearance of wood were the ideal choice! With an authentic Walnut wood grain design, these premium, low maintenance garage doors add beauty, energy efficiency, security, curb appeal and dollar value to the home, hands down. Notice the arched garage door windows to perfectly complement the home's traditional design as well. | Project and Photo Credits: ProLift Garage Doors of St. Louis
French Quarter Series
French Quarter Series
BEVOLO GAS & ELECTRIC LIGHTSBEVOLO GAS & ELECTRIC LIGHTS
Three car garage with French Quarter Lanterns.
Peacock Station
Peacock Station
Hurst Homes, LLC.Hurst Homes, LLC.
French Country Style VI Exterior
French Country Style VI Exterior
EKO DevelopmentEKO Development
Exterior Painting
Exterior Painting
Falkner and Co.Falkner and Co.
Base Coat, Glaze and Clear Coat, Mission Hills, KS
Papillion Garage Storage
Papillion Garage Storage
Monkey Bar Storage SolutionsMonkey Bar Storage Solutions
Woodland Manor
Woodland Manor
Daniel Contelmo ArchitectsDaniel Contelmo Architects
Photo by: Daniel Contelmo Jr.
Garage and Breezeway Addition
Garage and Breezeway Addition
Brian Yount - ArchitectBrian Yount - Architect
Gorgeous Craftsman in Shelburne
Gorgeous Craftsman in Shelburne
BlackRock ConstructionBlackRock Construction
Nick Gentile
Plan 2545 Rambler
Plan 2545 Rambler
Great Northwest HomesGreat Northwest Homes
Detached Garage with motorhome bay and two car garage bay. Artazum Photography
OC Custom Wood Garage Door With Hand-carved Pyramid Panels
OC Custom Wood Garage Door With Hand-carved Pyramid Panels
Dynamic Garage DoorDynamic Garage Door
Orange County, CA - Dynamic Garage Door - Custom Wood Garage Doors, Gates & Entry Doors
A Growing Family’s Retreat
A Growing Family’s Retreat
Duke Homes, Inc.Duke Homes, Inc.
A large carriage house serves both as additional storage and for pool use.
King Circle Garage
King Circle Garage
Deskins Group LLCDeskins Group LLC
This 4 car garage with workshop a design build project to provide the largest garage possible while still maintaining a large backyard and plenty of open space for the septic field. The garage is a 4 car stacked with a bathroom and a workshop that can hold one car that follows the property line. The front garage has a 10' plate height with the front half with a 9' ceiling with a loft for storage and the back half is open rafter so there is room for a car lift. Workshop is open rafter except the back room that is conditioned.
Stillwell Garage Addition
Stillwell Garage Addition
Artisan Custom HomesArtisan Custom Homes

Large Traditional 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 traditional 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 traditional 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 traditional 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 traditional 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 traditional 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 traditional 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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