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Moss Green Steel Side Hinged Garage Door
Moss Green Steel Side Hinged Garage Door
The Garage Door CentreThe Garage Door Centre
This Carteck side hinged door is made from double skinned insulated steel panels. It is a 50/50 split, meaning the customer has easy pedestrian access. The doors are finished in Moss Green RAL 6005, with a white frame and the addition of four large windows.
Gallery Collection
Gallery Collection
Canadian DoormasterCanadian Doormaster
RECESSED PANEL WOOD GARAGE DOORS (MODEL 20/10 RECESSED PANEL) 1-3/8" section thickness. Long or short panels w/ optional windows.Hemlock wood frame. Model 20 offers Luan or Breckenridge panels, both available in stain grade or paint grade options.
駒場町の家
駒場町の家
吉村真基建築計画事務所｜MYAO吉村真基建築計画事務所｜MYAO
York
York
Ryan Homes, Inc.Ryan Homes, Inc.
Yun Residence
Yun Residence
RDM ArchitectureRDM Architecture
We added a third garage bay as part of this project. The space between the new garage and the existing house enlarges an existing laundry area.
Truman Garage
Truman Garage
MFGR DesignsMFGR Designs
This modern garage is situated in the Bridger Mountains in Southwestern, Montana. The purpose of the garage is to protect vehicles in the harsh Montana winters and to also store wood and other various yard tools. The overall structure mimics agricultural buildings of the area. The lit slat wall acts as a lantern that helps to welcome the owners home and also helps to supply light for the walk to the main residence. Photography by Colton Stiffler Photography.
Denis' Project in Mont-St-Hilaire
Denis' Project in Mont-St-Hilaire
UserUser
Granite Powder Coated Garage Cabinets
Granite Powder Coated Garage Cabinets
The Tailored ClosetThe Tailored Closet
Wall storage and cabinets will clean up the space and leave plenty of room to park the car.
Classic II Garage Storage System
Classic II Garage Storage System
Closets By DesignClosets By Design
For mechanical tasks and wood-shop projects, this ClassicII Garage Cabinets System offers plenty of work and storage space. Cabinets shown include Soft Edge Doors and Drawers with Matte Nickel Handles and Knobs, a workbench with a Butcher-Block Countertop with designwall for wall storage, a 1 1/8” Top Shelf for additional storage and Flextile in a Coin Pattern to complete the look.
Urban Interface
Urban Interface
Mast & Co. BuildersMast & Co. Builders
Claire Haughey steel clad garage door
Garage Floor Treatments
Garage Floor Treatments
Gold Star Construction LLCGold Star Construction LLC
Garage Inspiration
Garage Inspiration
Closets to AdoreClosets to Adore
Small garage cabinet with workbench
Garage Tool Storage
Garage Tool Storage
The Tailored ClosetThe Tailored Closet
Easily access gardening tools with garage tool racks.
Poquito
Poquito
YUTOROSU architectsYUTOROSU architects
Decorative Window Film
Decorative Window Film
Sun Control of MinnesotaSun Control of Minnesota
Custom look achieved with 3M frosted window film Sun Control of Minnesota is a family owned and operated business that offers Professional Window Tinting Services. We first started out in one office with two part time installers, and we have now grown our business with over 15 employees badge-1980and four different locations in the metro area. We continue to expand our relationships with customers, as well as our service and quality of work. We offer a complete line of Window Tinting services for Automotive, Commercial, Residential, & Marine applications. Our products include Decorative Frost Films, for glass enhancement; Safety/ Security Films, for Anti-Theft and Blast Protection; and 3M Paint Protection Film, for Automotive Rock Chip Prevention. We focus on helping our customers reduce damaging UV rays, excessive solar heat gain, and glare from their interior spaces. UV rays, solar heat, and visible light are the main contributors to fading concerns in homes. Window Film reduces these elements to provide a beautiful view without having to close out the natural sunlight with a shade or blind. We provide the quality that competitors can’t even touch. Our Mission is to Provide the Highest Quality Service, Products, and Installation in the Solar Energy Control Tint & Glass Film industry.
Hormann 2104 Marquess Up & Over
Hormann 2104 Marquess Up & Over
The Garage Door CentreThe Garage Door Centre
Single Hormann 2104 Marquess Steel Up & Over Garage Door, finished in powder coated Traffic White RAL 9016 with standard black handle.
インナーガレージがある平屋
インナーガレージがある平屋
UserUser
道路から玄関までの段差を一切なくした仕様
Dianella- Carport Enclonsure and Feature Entrance
Dianella- Carport Enclonsure and Feature Entrance
Mindful Boutique Builders & Renovators PerthMindful Boutique Builders & Renovators Perth
Irwin
Irwin
Nature's DesignNature's Design
Front driveway and entry
Contemporary House extension
Contemporary House extension
Donnell & Day ArchitectureDonnell & Day Architecture
Cedar cladding aligned with the garage door. Photographer: Kim Neville

Small Contemporary 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 contemporary 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 contemporary 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 contemporary 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 contemporary 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 contemporary 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 contemporary 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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