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Small Carport Ideas and Designs

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Car Port
Car Port
Fortitude ContractingFortitude Contracting
We took down the old aluminum car port, poured 4 new concrete footings, and framed a 15'x24' car port out of ACQ lumber. Install GAF roofing shingles and color match siding. Posts wrapped in white aluminum
Cabin in the Woods
Cabin in the Woods
Brothers Building Company IncBrothers Building Company Inc
One car garage. Photo Credit: Susan Teare
Mountain Brook Den Addition
Mountain Brook Den Addition
UserUser
Brendon Pinola
Carport + Shade Structure
Carport + Shade Structure
Modulus DesignModulus Design
Modulus Design
59 - Huntington Beach Complete House Remodel
59 - Huntington Beach Complete House Remodel
APlus Interior Design & RemodelingAPlus Interior Design & Remodeling
Backyard Cottage
Backyard Cottage
Rudolph Widmann ArchitectsRudolph Widmann Architects
Built by Mascheroni Construction, photo by Mitch Shenker
Overlook Guest House
Overlook Guest House
Schwartz and ArchitectureSchwartz and Architecture
Despite an extremely steep, almost undevelopable, wooded site, the Overlook Guest House strategically creates a new fully accessible indoor/outdoor dwelling unit that allows an aging family member to remain close by and at home. Photo by Matthew Millman
Grover Condos
Grover Condos
Mezger HomesMezger Homes
HandiWall
HandiWall
Garage Busters Inc.Garage Busters Inc.
Sliding Barn Doors and Lean-To Storage
Sliding Barn Doors and Lean-To Storage
Freeman Construction LtdFreeman Construction Ltd
Freeman Construction Ltd
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.
Lake Home
Lake Home
Alair Homes HickoryAlair Homes Hickory
This exterior includes painted Hardie Board shake siding and exceptional arched gable details.
re028 ガレージランド
re028 ガレージランド
設計事務所アーキジャム設計事務所アーキジャム
Lanais and more...
Lanais and more...
Call The Screen GuysCall The Screen Guys
Here is a Carport the Screen Guys built
Garage Gallery
Garage Gallery
Nashville BuildersNashville Builders
Gallery
Gallery
Floorguard Inc.Floorguard Inc.
Geelong East - Contemporary Australian Garden
Geelong East - Contemporary Australian Garden
Ross U DesignRoss U Design
Front Driveway. The driveway is bordered with an indigenous grass to the area Ficinia nodosa. The centre strip is planted out with thyme to give you sent as you drive over it. It sits in of a contemporary concrete driveway made with a pale exposed aggregate. The cladding on the house is a fairly contemporary blonde Australian hardwood timber.
Custom Garage Systems
Custom Garage Systems
Closet WorldCloset World
Easy to access work station integrated in your garage. Keep clutter out of site and functional for your projects.
Mountain Brook Den Addition
Mountain Brook Den Addition
UserUser
Brendon Pinola
After Hours Finish With Stylelite Acrylic Fronts in Champagne and Graphite Garag
After Hours Finish With Stylelite Acrylic Fronts in Champagne and Graphite Garag
Valet Custom Cabinets & ClosetsValet Custom Cabinets & Closets
After Hours Finish With Stylelite Acrylic Fronts in Champagne and Graphite

Small 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 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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