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Traditional Single Garage Ideas and Designs

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Ocean Air
Ocean Air
UserUser
Leanna Rathkelly photo: A home near the ocean in Victoria, BC, gets a contemporary exterior update, including new shingle siding painted misty blue-grey and trim finished in bright white. The back features a dining room addition that opens with French doors right onto the outdoor dining area. A garage has been renovated to become a workable office and storage area.
Whole House Renovation, Addition and Detached Garage/Workshop
Whole House Renovation, Addition and Detached Garage/Workshop
Lineworks Architecture and Design LLCLineworks Architecture and Design LLC
Monkey Bars
Monkey Bars
Monkey Bar Storage SolutionsMonkey Bar Storage Solutions
Our garage shelving from Monkey Bars comes with a lifetime warranty and can hold 1,000 lbs in every 4 feet
Garage Interior
Garage Interior
Blueprint StudioBlueprint Studio
Clopay Garage Doors
Clopay Garage Doors
Best Overhead Door LLCBest Overhead Door LLC
Garage Door Examples
Garage Door Examples
Garage Door Store, BoiseGarage Door Store, Boise
Garage Envy
Garage Envy
Garage EnvyGarage Envy
Turn your garage into a dream garage. Let Garage Envy help you MASTER THE MESS!
ASC Margaritaville
ASC Margaritaville
Amy Storm & CompanyAmy Storm & Company
Cedar Overlays
Cedar Overlays
Dream Garage USADream Garage USA
After Installing the new door.
Progressive Vintage Home
Progressive Vintage Home
Jackson Design & RemodelingJackson Design & Remodeling
Carriage doors open to reveal a wealth of extra space in the garage, including an area custom built to accommodate a collection of bicycles hanging from the ceiling.
Marcia Lane
Marcia Lane
RAMSAY GOURD ARCHITECTSRAMSAY GOURD ARCHITECTS
Photo: RGA This wonderful home was designed to accommodate three generations for family gatherings, as well as provide a beautiful backdrop for entertaining. Featured on the cover of Better Homes and Gardens' Beautiful Homes Magazine in 2006, the design showcases the craftsmanship of remarkable area builders!
2013 Whole House Remodel
2013 Whole House Remodel
Nicholson BuildersNicholson Builders
Maximizing a Small-ish Backyard w/ Poolside Entertaining
Maximizing a Small-ish Backyard w/ Poolside Entertaining
Brendan McHugh, Architect, Manasquan, NJBrendan McHugh, Architect, Manasquan, NJ
This one car garage also has an open covered portion for an outdoor bar area with seating.
Redwood City CA
Redwood City CA
BuildRight ConstructionBuildRight Construction
The Dream Garage Lit at Night
The Dream Garage Lit at Night
The Classic Barn CompanyThe Classic Barn Company
The lighting in this garage really adds the wow factor.
Northwood | Myrlte Beach New Home Design/Build
Northwood | Myrlte Beach New Home Design/Build
CRG CompaniesCRG Companies
Porte Cochere
Porte Cochere
Clawson Architects, LLCClawson Architects, LLC
Part of the original design for the home in the 1900's, Clawson Architects recreated the Porte cochere along with the other renovations, alterations and additions to the property.
Hobby Room and Workshop
Hobby Room and Workshop
Working SpaceWorking Space
Garage Renovation in Jersey Shore
Garage Renovation in Jersey Shore
Tailored Living - Closets, Garages, Laundry RoomsTailored Living - Closets, Garages, Laundry Rooms
Maximizing utility of a single car garage
Maximizing utility of a single car garage
Working SpaceWorking Space
24" deep overhead shelves are neat and clean. Each 6' section will support 400 pounds. Their open design minimizes dust collection and allows light to pass through. Tall pantry cabinets and base cabinet with work surface are by Redline Garage Gear. They are powder coat over melamine, also with a lifetime warranty. Wall organization panels are by StoreWALL in Global Pine which complement the Saddle Tan floor.

Traditional Single 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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