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Mediterranean Carport Ideas and Designs

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Charco DESIGN & BUILD Inc.Charco DESIGN & BUILD Inc.
Clopay Garage Doors
Clopay Garage Doors
Crawford Door SystemsCrawford Door Systems
Solar Electric Carport
Solar Electric Carport
George Psaledakis ArchitectGeorge Psaledakis Architect
Client wanted to become more self sufficient and less reliant on oil companies for transportation. A solar electric carport canopy was designed to provide a power alternative to charge their electric BMW I3 vehicle while providing shade for it as well. Charging the vehicle is done by a Clipper Creek 60 amp charging station. Solar panels are American made; Solarworld and each panel utilizes a micro inverter by Enphase.
Gallery
Gallery
Precision Door ServicePrecision Door Service
Wayne Dalton Doors
Wayne Dalton Doors
Door Systems of Montana, Inc.Door Systems of Montana, Inc.
Taconic Rd, CT
Taconic Rd, CT
Dream Garage USADream Garage USA
7 Custom Wood Carriage style Garage Doors
Wood gates and matching garage door
Wood gates and matching garage door
Pacific Garage Doors & GatesPacific Garage Doors & Gates
Pacific Garage Doors & Gates Burbank & Glendale's Highly Preferred Garage Door & Gate Services Location: North Hollywood, CA 91606
Wine Country Getaway
Wine Country Getaway
Studio 2G ArchitectsStudio 2G Architects
The ultimate car-lover's dream-- a large space for working that even includes a vehicle lift. In the foreground is a portion of the car collection. Through the barn door is the "man cave".
Spanish Style Carport in St. Petersburg, FL
Spanish Style Carport in St. Petersburg, FL
Lindross RemodelingLindross Remodeling
Johan Roetz
Hacienda Streamlined
Hacienda Streamlined
Studio SLAB, Inc.Studio SLAB, Inc.
Exterior Painting
Exterior Painting
Falkner and Co.Falkner and Co.
Base Coat, Glaze and Clear Coat, Lenexa, KS
Olmos Park Historical Preservation
Olmos Park Historical Preservation
Bordeaux Luxury Homes - Professional RemodelingBordeaux Luxury Homes - Professional Remodeling
BORDEAUX
Carriage House Door Company Stain Grade Door Products
Carriage House Door Company Stain Grade Door Products
Carriage House Door CompanyCarriage House Door Company
Дом в Геленджике
Дом в Геленджике
Максим Тимофеев | VERDE art glassingМаксим Тимофеев | VERDE art glassing
Pickford Residence
Pickford Residence
InchoateInchoate
Designed by Stephanie Ericson, Inchoate Architecture Photos by Anthony De Santis
Gated Community Custom
Gated Community Custom
Gil Montarbo GBC, Inc.Gil Montarbo GBC, Inc.
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Gallery
Precision Door ServicePrecision Door Service
Custom Wood Garage Doors
Custom Wood Garage Doors
Wayne Dalton Garage DoorsWayne Dalton Garage Doors
Custom wood garage doors from Wayne Dalton. These beautiful custom designed wood doors perfectly compliment this homes design.
Carriage Style Garage Doors
Carriage Style Garage Doors
The Door House Inc.The Door House Inc.
Designer's Choice traditional recessed panel garage door in black.
Naples Home
Naples Home
Randall Perry PhotographyRandall Perry Photography
Randall Perry Photography

Mediterranean Carport 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 mediterranean 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 mediterranean 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 mediterranean 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 mediterranean 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 mediterranean 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 mediterranean 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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