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Small Contemporary Garage Ideas and Designs

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Fairlight garage
Fairlight garage
Get Decked OutGet Decked Out
Tech Red Powder Coated
Tech Red Powder Coated
The Tailored ClosetThe Tailored Closet
Tailored Living's garage storage solutions can take your garage from a frantic mess to fabulous by customizing your space to meet your needs.
Custom Garage Storage System
Custom Garage Storage System
Closets By DesignClosets By Design
Any garage can be maximized to hold more than you might image with Tall Storage Cabinets, Upper Cabinets, Drawers and Shelves. Shown here with a Laminate Countertop with study Pegboard Backing for organizing your tools above the Workbench.
Our Sample Projects
Our Sample Projects
LMT ContractingLMT Contracting
François' Project in Laval
François' Project in Laval
UserUser
Design and transformation of a single garage in Ste-Rose, Laval, Quebec.
Huron Village Garage
Huron Village Garage
Sam Kachmar ArchitectsSam Kachmar Architects
a compact detached garage
Fuller Infill Project
Fuller Infill Project
Harmony HomesHarmony Homes
Motor Trend Series Garages
Motor Trend Series Garages
MARK SIDELL DESIGNSMARK SIDELL DESIGNS
Entrance
Entrance
Martin Lejarraga Architecture OfficeMartin Lejarraga Architecture Office
David Frutos
White Sectional Garage Door
White Sectional Garage Door
The Garage Door CentreThe Garage Door Centre
This Hormann large ribbed insulated sectional door has been installed on to an attached garage. It is finished in standard white RAL 9016 and has a standard black handle for opening. This type of door is ideal for drives where vehicles are parked right up against the door as there is no swing out.
Monks Terrace
Monks Terrace
UserUser
Completed Garage / Log store extension.
Christleton Ave.
Christleton Ave.
TimberNest HomesTimberNest Homes
Roy Campbell
Garage Floor Treatments
Garage Floor Treatments
Gold Star Construction LLCGold Star Construction LLC
伏見の家
伏見の家
中山建築設計事務所中山建築設計事務所
Photo by Nakayama Architect
Garage doors
Garage doors
A garage drA garage dr
All Garage door repairs Sectional garage doors One piece garage doors Springs replacements Hardware replacements Low cost aluminum & Steel doors Garage door remotes & Automobile programming Wood sectional doors with Paint or Stain Grade Contemporary aluminum & Glass Doors Install, replace & haul away your old doors ALL WORK is GUARANTEED with a 1 YEAR WARRANTY
Our Work
Our Work
Wroblewski Garage Door ServicesWroblewski Garage Door Services
Home renovation
Home renovation
Geo Construction & Contracting , LLC.Geo Construction & Contracting , LLC.
Vivienda Villagarcía
Vivienda Villagarcía
Nan arquitectosNan arquitectos
Hector Santos Diez
Blanks Bunker
Blanks Bunker
UserUser
A Party Room set down into the ground so that the views of the lake are preserved from the house. Includes roof deck patio and space for future pool in front of the overhead door.
Port-assa
Port-assa
Cotacero Taller ArquitecturaCotacero Taller Arquitectura
Mauricio Fuertes

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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