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Traditional Garage Ideas and Designs

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Custom Wood Doors
Custom Wood Doors
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Rustic wood custom garage doors
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Advanced Door SystemsAdvanced Door Systems
Garage Doors
Garage Doors
Clingerman Doors - Custom Wood Garage DoorsClingerman Doors - Custom Wood Garage Doors
wood garage doors by Clingerman Doors
A Car Collector's Dream Garage
A Car Collector's Dream Garage
ClopayClopay
Clopay Reserve Collection custom wood carriage house garage doors. Five-layer construction, polystyrene insulation, factory-stained Meranti with a top arch.
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Our Work
Adco Garage DoorsAdco Garage Doors
Garage Door Repair
Garage Door Repair
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Texas Southern Charm
Texas Southern Charm
Noble Classic HomesNoble Classic Homes
Ariana Miller with ANM Photography
Painting and Staining
Painting and Staining
Mr. Handyman of the Western Main LineMr. Handyman of the Western Main Line
Stripped, Sanded and Stained doors.
Classic Tilt Garage Door with leadlight windows
Classic Tilt Garage Door with leadlight windows
JMH Gates and Garage DoorsJMH Gates and Garage Doors
Jason Higgins
Tavern Ledge Farm
Tavern Ledge Farm
HAYNES & GARTHWAITE ARCHITECTSHAYNES & GARTHWAITE ARCHITECTS
Greg Hubbard
Ultimate man cave and sports car showcase
Ultimate man cave and sports car showcase
TR Design-Build FirmTR Design-Build Firm
Ultimate man cave and sports car showcase. Photos by Paul Johnson
Custom Wood Garage Door
Custom Wood Garage Door
PPG PROLUXE Wood FinishesPPG PROLUXE Wood Finishes
Custom-made double garage wooden doors featuring PPG® PROLUXE™ Cetol® SRD wood finish in Mahogany stain color.
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Our Work
Crawford Door Of Stratford IncCrawford Door Of Stratford Inc
Carriage House Garage Conversion
Carriage House Garage Conversion
Kraft Custom ConstructionKraft Custom Construction
The homeowner of this old, detached garage wanted to create a functional living space with a kitchen, bathroom and second-story bedroom, while still maintaining a functional garage space. We salvaged hickory wood for the floors and built custom fir cabinets in the kitchen with patchwork tile backsplash and energy efficient appliances. As a historical home but without historical requirements, we had fun blending era-specific elements like traditional wood windows, French doors, and wood garage doors with modern elements like solar panels on the roof and accent lighting in the stair risers. In preparation for the next phase of construction (a full kitchen remodel and addition to the main house), we connected the plumbing between the main house and carriage house to make the project more cost-effective. We also built a new gate with custom stonework to match the trellis, expanded the patio between the main house and garage, and installed a gas fire pit to seamlessly tie the structures together and provide a year-round outdoor living space.
Exteriors
Exteriors
Garman Painting Custom DecoratingGarman Painting Custom Decorating
Wooden Door
Wooden Door
Salem Overhead Door Co Inc.Salem Overhead Door Co Inc.
Gallery
Gallery
American Garage Door & Glass IncAmerican Garage Door & Glass Inc
new doors intall
new doors intall
Massachusetts Garage Door ServicesMassachusetts Garage Door Services
Garage Cabinets | Garage Storage Solutions
Garage Cabinets | Garage Storage Solutions
Austin-Morgan ClosetsAustin-Morgan Closets
CUSTOM GARAGE CABINETS AND DRAWERS
Airstream Garage
Airstream Garage
Sweeney DesignbuildSweeney Designbuild
3 bay garage with center bay designed to fit Airstream camper.

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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