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Traditional Boathouse Ideas and Designs

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Timeless Lake House
Timeless Lake House
Wood & Clay IncWood & Clay Inc
The boat house was also remodeled, utilizing the same exterior details, including dry laid fieldstone, to mirror the look and feel of the main home.
Lake Burton Boat Houses
Lake Burton Boat Houses
Erin Colson / Sotheby's International RealtyErin Colson / Sotheby's International Realty
Erin Colson
Lake House Cabana
Lake House Cabana
Westend InteriorsWestend Interiors
Boat House
Flatiron Ranch
Flatiron Ranch
Colorado TimberframeColorado Timberframe
Jon Eady Photography
StoneHouse
StoneHouse
Misiaszek Turpin pllcMisiaszek Turpin pllc
This 4,800 square-foot guesthouse is a three-story residence consisting of a main-level master suite, upper-level guest suite, and a large bunkroom. The exterior finishes were selected for their durability and low-maintenance characteristics, as well as to provide a unique, complementary element to the site. Locally quarried granite and a sleek slate roof have been united with cement fiberboard shingles, board-and-batten siding, and rustic brackets along the eaves. The public spaces are located on the north side of the site in order to communicate with the public spaces of a future main house. With interior details picking up on the picturesque cottage style of architecture, this space becomes ideal for both large and small gatherings. Through a similar material dialogue, an exceptional boathouse is formed along the water’s edge, extending the outdoor recreational space to encompass the lake. Photographer: MTA
Dunham's Bay
Dunham's Bay
Balzer & Tuck ArchitectureBalzer & Tuck Architecture
The boat house doubles as a large deck with ample living and entertaining space on the water.
Boathouses and Garages
Boathouses and Garages
Timberline Custom HomesTimberline Custom Homes
Large-scale Garage Apartment
Large-scale Garage Apartment
Barn ProsBarn Pros
The owners of this massive Coach House shop approached Barn Pros with a challenge: they needed versatile, and large, storage space for golfing equipment plus a full apartment for family gatherings and guests. The solution was our Coach House model. Designed on a 14’ x 14’ grid with a sidewall that measures 18’, there’s a total of 3,920 sq. ft. in this 56’ x 42’ building. The standard model is offered as a storage building with a 2/3 loft (28’ x 56’). Apartment packages are available, though not included in the base model.
Even a Boathouse Needs a Solid Foundation
Even a Boathouse Needs a Solid Foundation
Gary J. Basten Construction, Inc.Gary J. Basten Construction, Inc.
Residential Work
Residential Work
Greg Anderson PaintingGreg Anderson Painting
Lake Waramaug Boat House
Lake Waramaug Boat House
L'ARC Architects, LLCL'ARC Architects, LLC
Vista Montana II | Peoria, AZ | 8911 - Northwestern Plan
Vista Montana II | Peoria, AZ | 8911 - Northwestern Plan
Shea Homes - ArizonaShea Homes - Arizona
Concord River Garden
Concord River Garden
Minglewood, LLCMinglewood, LLC
Angela Kearney Minglewood Designs
Contemporary Craftsman
Contemporary Craftsman
ArchiNerd PLLCArchiNerd PLLC
White painted board and batten exterior on a simple craftsman form. Large windows open to the open plan kitchen, living and dining area at the center of the home. The garage doors and siding to the left of the image is a renovated existing garage. The new home and refurbished existing garage blend seamlessly together.
Woodchuck Bay | Boathouse
Woodchuck Bay | Boathouse
Kenora Design GroupKenora Design Group
Boathouse & Dock
Must Be Nice
Must Be Nice
SGDI - Sarah Gallop Design Inc.SGDI - Sarah Gallop Design Inc.
Spectacularly designed home in Langley, BC is customized in every way. Considerations were taken to personalization of every space to the owners' aesthetic taste and their lifestyle. The home features beautiful barrel vault ceilings and a vast open concept floor plan for entertaining. Oversized applications of scale throughout ensure that the special features get the presence they deserve without overpowering the spaces. Photos: Paul Grdina Photography
Timber Garage - Stroud, Hampshire
Timber Garage - Stroud, Hampshire
Phoenix Timber BuildingsPhoenix Timber Buildings
16′ x 12′ Timber Garage in 16mm Shiplap
Garage Door Gallery
Garage Door Gallery
Automated Door Systems LtdAutomated Door Systems Ltd
Lake House I
Lake House I
Jeffree Nelson Custom HomesJeffree Nelson Custom Homes
Jeffree Nelson
Boat House Siding - Annandale, MN
Boat House Siding - Annandale, MN
Building Renewal, IncBuilding Renewal, Inc
Building Renewal, Inc.

Traditional Boathouse 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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