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Small but Mighty 2-Car Garage
Small but Mighty 2-Car Garage
Garage Designs of St. LouisGarage Designs of St. Louis
Wall cabinets were mounted just below the soffit and off the floor to leave space for heavy containers.
Organized Garages
Organized Garages
The Tailored ClosetThe Tailored Closet
House all of your family's sporting goods by incorporating gridwall racks, tall custom cabinets, and bike racks into your garage.
Sunnyview Cabin
Sunnyview Cabin
Kaufman Homes, Inc.Kaufman Homes, Inc.
Silver Garage
Silver Garage
Showpiece DesignsShowpiece Designs
Nicely done garage makeover on compact space. Good use of space for storage. Includes some man cave items such as refrigerator and tv.
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
Garage cabinets and workbench
Garage cabinets and workbench
Hoosier ClosetsHoosier Closets
Mudroom cabinet created in small niche of garage. Perfect for shoe, coats, backpack storage. Great "drop zone."
Wood and Faux Wood Garage Door Ideas From ProLift Garage Doors of St. Louis
Wood and Faux Wood Garage Door Ideas From ProLift Garage Doors of St. Louis
UserUser
With a gorgeous wood overlay, this garage door certainly turns heads! Notice the beautiful wood graining for this carriage house style door and the panel pattern for depth, dimension and sophistication. | Project and Photo Credits: ProLift Garage Doors of Savannah
Suncadia Residence
Suncadia Residence
UserUser
Garage with studio above
Manville Heights Garage before
Manville Heights Garage before
Garrett Construction CompanyGarrett Construction Company
Original garage
RV Garage Addition
RV Garage Addition
Lindross RemodelingLindross Remodeling
South Bethany Beach
South Bethany Beach
D.R. Contracting, LLCD.R. Contracting, LLC
Gallery Collection
Gallery Collection
Canadian DoormasterCanadian Doormaster
Clopay Garage Doors Gallery Collection
Our Work
Our Work
The Village Builder, Inc.The Village Builder, Inc.
Sofas, Sectionals, Sattees & Chaise Lounge Reupholstered
Sofas, Sectionals, Sattees & Chaise Lounge Reupholstered
Delight Home Designs, Upholstery & InteriorDelight Home Designs, Upholstery & Interior
Sectional sofa was reupholstered in denim fabric and embellished with vintage labels in good taste. Two side pockets that resemble Levi pants pockets. One of a kind. Photo By: Denise L. Thuman
Our Garages and Sheds
Our Garages and Sheds
One Day GaragesOne Day Garages
Handyman Garage
Handyman Garage
Rylex Custom Cabinetry and ClosetsRylex Custom Cabinetry and Closets
Tuck a slim cabinet on a wall that would otherwise be wasted. Kara Lashuay
New Garage for Midtown Tulsa
New Garage for Midtown Tulsa
Residential Repair IncResidential Repair Inc
Rasmussen Garage Mudroom, Oct. 2015
Rasmussen Garage Mudroom, Oct. 2015
MN Garage Cabinets Direct (Star Three, LLC)MN Garage Cabinets Direct (Star Three, LLC)
This is a laminate, rustic alder mudroom unit designed for a garage in Woodbury, MN. Designed with upper and lower cabinets for storage, hooks to hang coats, and stainless steel legs for easy cleaning. Factory direct pricing allows for a very affordable price tag on a module that will last for generations. This is a photo of the final product being loaded for delivery by Rick Burtzel.
2016 - 15th St Remodel
2016 - 15th St Remodel
Innovative Custom HomesInnovative Custom Homes
Saltbox Shed Kits - 8' x 12'
Saltbox Shed Kits - 8' x 12'
Jamaica Cottage Shop IncJamaica Cottage Shop Inc
This cottage has plenty of room for both his and her needs. When sheltering a heavy tractor take into consideration the floor system, and the door height clearance. It sometimes works best to eliminate the floor or beef up the floor framing by request- ing 16” on center joists and 3/4” plywood flooring. The door clearance should allow the height of the roll bar to clear.

Small Traditional 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 traditional 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 traditional 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 traditional 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 traditional 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 traditional 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 traditional 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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