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Luxury Porte Cochere Ideas and Designs

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Exterior Renovations
Buildings Old & New Inc (BONI)Buildings Old & New Inc (BONI)
Wellesley Porte Cochere
Wellesley Porte Cochere
Meyer & Meyer, Inc. Architecture and InteriorsMeyer & Meyer, Inc. Architecture and Interiors
Potomac Natural Stone Veneer Residence
Potomac Natural Stone Veneer Residence
Quarry MillQuarry Mill
This beautiful private residence highlights the Quarry Mill's Potomac natural thin stone veneer.
Best of Houzz: Most Popular Design
Best of Houzz: Most Popular Design
Nautilus ArchitectsNautilus Architects
Spring Hill Farm
Spring Hill Farm
James McDonald Associate Architects, PCJames McDonald Associate Architects, PC
Narragansett Waterfront Residence
Narragansett Waterfront Residence
PAUL WEBER ArchitecturePAUL WEBER Architecture
Photographer : Richard Mandelkorn
Porte Cochere
Porte Cochere
Clawson Architects, LLCClawson Architects, LLC
Part of the original design for the home in the 1900's, Clawson Architects recreated the Porte cochere along with the other renovations, alterations and additions to the property.
J. Rudolph's dtached Garage
J. Rudolph's dtached Garage
DLR Construction LLCDLR Construction LLC
Finished garage look. 1200 square feet
Darien Residence
Darien Residence
Thompson Raissis ArchitectsThompson Raissis Architects
Country Estate - Fort Bend
Country Estate - Fort Bend
Brickmoon DesignBrickmoon Design
Coral Gables Casa Costanera
Coral Gables Casa Costanera
BEVOLO GAS & ELECTRIC LIGHTSBEVOLO GAS & ELECTRIC LIGHTS
Casa Costanera is an impressive modern Mediterranean estate located in Coral Gables, Florida, former home of Bacardi heiress & recently purchased by singer Marc Anthony. The expansive home offers 21,000+ square feet of living space which showcases exceptional craftsmanship & top of the line finishes.
Entrance Bridge framed by sycamore and oak trees
Entrance Bridge framed by sycamore and oak trees
CCI Design, Inc.CCI Design, Inc.
Dan Cotton
The Enclave Custom Home
The Enclave Custom Home
Celtic Custom HomesCeltic Custom Homes
Kathy Hader
Best of Houzz: Most Popular Design
Best of Houzz: Most Popular Design
Nautilus ArchitectsNautilus Architects
Nokesville, VA Beauty!
Nokesville, VA Beauty!
Golden Rule BuildersGolden Rule Builders
Bob Narod Photographer
Porte Cochere
Porte Cochere
Clawson Architects, LLCClawson Architects, LLC
Details of the stone base and columns supporting the Porte Cochere. Part of the original design for the home in the 1900's, Clawson Architects recreated the Porte cochere along with the other renovations, alterations and additions to the property.
105 Plain Road, Wayland, MA
105 Plain Road, Wayland, MA
Amy Mizner, Benoit Mizner Simon & Co.Amy Mizner, Benoit Mizner Simon & Co.
Character infuses every inch of this elegant Claypit Hill estate from its magnificent courtyard with drive-through porte-cochere to the private 5.58 acre grounds. Luxurious amenities include a stunning gunite pool, tennis court, two-story barn and a separate garage; four garage spaces in total. The pool house with a kitchenette and full bath is a sight to behold and showcases a cedar shiplap cathedral ceiling and stunning stone fireplace. The grand 1910 home is welcoming and designed for fine entertaining. The private library is wrapped in cherry panels and custom cabinetry. The formal dining and living room parlors lead to a sensational sun room. The country kitchen features a window filled breakfast area that overlooks perennial gardens and patio. An impressive family room addition is accented with a vaulted ceiling and striking stone fireplace. Enjoy the pleasures of refined country living in this memorable landmark home.
Bike Storage
Bike Storage
MC Design LLCMC Design LLC
Wall mounted bike racks take up a significant amount of space, but they keep the walkways free of chaos so you can move around the garage comfortably. Both the vertical and horizontal bike racks have their advantages and disadvantages, so make sure to read reviews to find what will work best for your personal space.
Tudor Eclectic, Kentucky Estate
Tudor Eclectic, Kentucky Estate
Farris Concepts in ArchitectureFarris Concepts in Architecture
Porte Cochere at guest arrival
Wellesley Porte Cochere
Wellesley Porte Cochere
Meyer & Meyer, Inc. Architecture and InteriorsMeyer & Meyer, Inc. Architecture and Interiors

Luxury Porte Cochere 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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