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Traditional Double Garage Ideas and Designs

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Clopay Canyon Ridge Collection Limited Edition Series
Clopay Canyon Ridge Collection Limited Edition Series
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Clopay Canyon Ridge Collection faux wood carriage house garage doors are made from a durable, low-maintenance composite material that won't rot, warp or crack. Can be painted or stained. Overhead operation.
Owls Nest Garage | Greenville, DE
Owls Nest Garage | Greenville, DE
Period Architecture Ltd.Period Architecture Ltd.
Angle Eye Photography
Athens Building Company
Athens Building Company
BEVOLO GAS & ELECTRIC LIGHTSBEVOLO GAS & ELECTRIC LIGHTS
Dogwood Drive Project by Athens Building Group
Amarr Garage Doors
Amarr Garage Doors
Sawran Overhead DoorSawran Overhead Door
Wild Cherry Garage
Wild Cherry Garage
SCF Architecture, LLCSCF Architecture, LLC
SCFA
Detached Garage & Apartment
Detached Garage & Apartment
Houghland Architecture, Inc.Houghland Architecture, Inc.
Carriage House and entry
Carriage House and entry
Lynn Hopkins ArchitectsLynn Hopkins Architects
The garage is a free stranding carriage house, appropriate for the era of the house. The structure has a dormered loft on the second level as well as a very large wood bin on one side and a potting/storage shed on the other.
Traditional 2-Car Garage with Loft
Traditional 2-Car Garage with Loft
Case Handyman ServicesCase Handyman Services
This lovely two-car garage was constructed to secure antique​​​ automobiles. A second story was designed over the garage bays for a home office. The roof is cedar shake. The remote-operated doors are insulated to keep the interior space temperate year round.
Hideaway
Hideaway
SV DesignSV Design
This quaint hideaway sits over a quiet brook just steps from the main house Siemasko + Verbridge designed over 10 years ago. The form, materials and details of the design relate directly to the main house creating a harmonious relationship between the new and old. The carriage house serves as a multi-purpose space for the owners by incorporating a 2 car garage, work shop and office space all under one roof. Photo Credit: Blind Dog Studio
Case Design/Remodeling, Inc.
Case Design/Remodeling, Inc.
Case Architects & RemodelersCase Architects & Remodelers
Copper Park - Garage
Copper Park - Garage
LDa Architecture & InteriorsLDa Architecture & Interiors
TEAM Architect: LDa Architecture & Interiors Interior Design: Su Casa Designs Builder: Youngblood Builders Photographer: Greg Premru
Clear Western Red Cedar - Glass Top
Clear Western Red Cedar - Glass Top
Doorsmith Inc.Doorsmith Inc.
Charleston w/ 8L Glass Top
Complete garage renovation
Complete garage renovation
Liberty Closet and Garage CompanyLiberty Closet and Garage Company
Dur-A-Flex Cobalt epoxy flooring & Custom designed Redline Garage Gear powder coated cabinetry. HandiSolutions Handiwall system
Modern Beach House | Bradley Beach, NJ
Modern Beach House | Bradley Beach, NJ
Nicole Forina HomeNicole Forina Home
Alterations and Additions, Merewether
Alterations and Additions, Merewether
McKendry Hunt ArchitectsMcKendry Hunt Architects
North Dallas Garage
North Dallas Garage
Design Your LifeDesign Your Life
c. 1820 Federal Home Historic Renovation
c. 1820 Federal Home Historic Renovation
Housewright Construction Inc.Housewright Construction Inc.
Mountain Graphics Photography
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Capital Garage WorksCapital Garage Works
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2017
Shervik Signature HomesShervik Signature Homes
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Top Sail Plantation - 3,808 SF. Plan available for purchase!
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Traditional Double 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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