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ManhassetGlass
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New Garage Door Glass
Gracat Farm | Horsham, PA
Gracat Farm | Horsham, PA
Period Architecture Ltd.Period Architecture Ltd.
Angle Eye Photography
Sand Dollars
Sand Dollars
Polhemus Savery DaSilvaPolhemus Savery DaSilva
Traditional Garage
Traditional Garage
Darien Residence
Darien Residence
Thompson Raissis ArchitectsThompson Raissis Architects
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.
Tudor Eclectic, Kentucky Estate
Tudor Eclectic, Kentucky Estate
Farris Concepts in ArchitectureFarris Concepts in Architecture
Porte Cochere at guest arrival
Project Exteriors
Project Exteriors
Jerome DeMarco ART.chitectureJerome DeMarco ART.chitecture
Jerome DeMarco Art.chitecture May be subject to copyright
RJ Elder Design
RJ Elder Design
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French Modern
French Modern
JAUREGUI Architecture Interiors ConstructionJAUREGUI Architecture Interiors Construction
Photography: Piston Design
MEDITERRANEAN VILLA
MEDITERRANEAN VILLA
OSCAR E. FLORES DESIGN STUDIO, LLCOSCAR E. FLORES DESIGN STUDIO, LLC
house designed by OSCAR E FLORES DESIGN STUDIO in San Antonio, texas
House Beautiful Whole Home Project
House Beautiful Whole Home Project
BEVOLO GAS & ELECTRIC LIGHTSBEVOLO GAS & ELECTRIC LIGHTS
With the Whole Home Project, House Beautiful and a team of sponsors set out to prove that a dream house can be more than pretty: It should help you live your very best life.
Grand French Chateau
Grand French Chateau
Wadia AssociatesWadia Associates
Maeves' Way A House For Ben
Maeves' Way A House For Ben
Nicola's HomeNicola's Home
Stone Federal
Stone Federal
Significant Homes LLCSignificant Homes LLC
Kings Chapel Community Showcase Homes
Kings Chapel Community Showcase Homes
Build615.com, Crye-LeikeBuild615.com, Crye-Leike
Exteriors
Exteriors
Haggart Luxury HomesHaggart Luxury Homes
Punctuating open-plan spaces with innovative design | Grey Oak
Punctuating open-plan spaces with innovative design | Grey Oak
DeurenDeuren
A bespoke, high-security garage door was needed for this project and was provided by us.
Narragansett Waterfront Residence
Narragansett Waterfront Residence
PAUL WEBER ArchitecturePAUL WEBER Architecture
Photographer : Richard Mandelkorn
Esquire Drive in the Dominion
Esquire Drive in the Dominion
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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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