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5 bay bespoke oak frame garage
5 bay bespoke oak frame garage
OakwrightsOakwrights
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
North Dallas Garage
North Dallas Garage
Design Your LifeDesign Your Life
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3 car garage
3 car garage
Lasley Brahaney Architecture + ConstructionLasley Brahaney Architecture + Construction
Our Princeton design build team designed and rebuilt this three car garage to suit the traditional style of the home. A living space was also include above the garage.
Garage Lighting
Garage Lighting
Lantern & ScrollLantern & Scroll
Charleston copper lanterns wall mounted over a double door garage.
Garage Cabinets
Garage Cabinets
Innovate Home OrgInnovate Home Org
©ORG Home
Detached Garage & Apartment
Detached Garage & Apartment
Houghland Architecture, Inc.Houghland Architecture, Inc.
Garage Cabinets
Garage Cabinets
Ohio Garage InteriorsOhio Garage Interiors
49th Street
49th Street
Riverside Builders, Inc.Riverside Builders, Inc.
Aspen Court Garage
Aspen Court Garage
Frontiers Design BuildFrontiers Design Build
Custom dream garage complete with epoxy finished floor surface, maple wainscoting, slat wall storage system, custom steel shelving, custom mechanics cabinets and workbench, and new attic floor with drop down ladder access hatch. This unfinished original garage was overhauled to fit this homeowner's precise needs for tools, woodworking, seasonal storage, and of course parking. No detail was missed in customizing this space - who says practical can't also be beautiful?
Athens Building Company
Athens Building Company
BEVOLO GAS & ELECTRIC LIGHTSBEVOLO GAS & ELECTRIC LIGHTS
Dogwood Drive Project by Athens Building Group
Argonne 1
Argonne 1
Rick Moll PhotographyRick Moll Photography
Rick Moll
Garage/Mudroom
Garage/Mudroom
Beth Patrick @ Closet Factory (Cleveland)Beth Patrick @ Closet Factory (Cleveland)
Clopay - Coachman Collection
Clopay - Coachman Collection
Fixxed Garage DoorsFixxed Garage Doors
Melshire Garage Addition
Melshire Garage Addition
Alair Homes PlanoAlair Homes Plano
Our client's carport just wasn't cutting it in the Texas heat and winter cold. They wanted to have a new closed detached garage built in the same spot. While we're at it, they wanted have some extra storage space and a nice new driveway, too! We cleared away the old carport and started on the new garage addition. The brick on the outside of their house was painted gray, so we were easily able to match the garage. A walk through door was added for easy entry without having to open the large garage door. The garage didn't take yard away from their backyard and their landscaping still closes off the garage from the pool perfectly, as if it was always there! Design/Remodel by Hatfield Builders & Remodelers | Photography by Versatile Imaging
Coastal Connecticut custom compound
Coastal Connecticut custom compound
Linda Sonders DesignLinda Sonders Design
Rzhanov Garage
Rzhanov Garage
Sippican Partners Construction, LLCSippican Partners Construction, LLC
Front Elevation-Garage
Racing Red Garage storage
Racing Red Garage storage
Great Closets of New EnglandGreat Closets of New England
Upgraded garage - added epoxy coating flooring, new stained oak stairs, custom oak bench, shoe, coat and shelving storage.
Overland Park Garage Remodel
Overland Park Garage Remodel
Banner GarageBanner Garage

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
Avante Collection
Avante Collection
Southern Illinois Door CompanySouthern Illinois Door Company
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