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Traditional Single Garage Ideas and Designs

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Northwood | Myrlte Beach New Home Design/Build
Northwood | Myrlte Beach New Home Design/Build
CRG CompaniesCRG Companies
Watson Ave, Oakville
Watson Ave, Oakville
NarratifNarratif
Edmonton Parkallen - Full Interior/Exterior Renovation
Edmonton Parkallen - Full Interior/Exterior Renovation
Four Elements ConstructionFour Elements Construction
Our client wanted to upgrade their garage while also adding an art studio on the side. This included tearing down the existing structure and adding a new concrete slab where both the garage and studio could sit. We then framed, insulated, heated and powered the entire garage and studio. We added large windows along the front, side, and back of the art studio, so that it had a lot of natural light consistently lighting up the space. To finish it off, it has beautiful brown siding with a few black accents, such as the black door and the trim around the windows. It also has a lovely faux wood garage door which is a beautiful eye-catcher. An art studio attached to your garage? Who wouldn't want that!
Avondale Garage
Avondale Garage
Schnarr Craftsmen IncSchnarr Craftsmen Inc
Thoughtful appointments such as prefinished wood siding, shaker clad gable, red brick wainscott and interlocking stone driveway create a cohesive look in the back yard of a 1930's era home. Photo by MB Photography
Dierker Garage Studio
Dierker Garage Studio
Shelter Solutions LLC - ADU SpecialistShelter Solutions LLC - ADU Specialist
My Projects
My Projects
SIFT OrganizingSIFT Organizing
Spencer Residence 2
Spencer Residence 2
Paredes-Grube ArchitectureParedes-Grube Architecture
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
Outdoor Man Cave
Outdoor Man Cave
Irons Brothers Construction IncIrons Brothers Construction Inc
Tom Redner, Vivid Interiors
Washington Avenue in Cambridge MA
Washington Avenue in Cambridge MA
Pauli & Uribe ArchitectsPauli & Uribe Architects
Frankfort, IL Exterior
Frankfort, IL Exterior
Jondec PaintingJondec Painting
Carriage House (Julian, NC)
Carriage House (Julian, NC)
McDowell & Jordan, LLCMcDowell & Jordan, LLC
Traditional Garage
Traditional Garage
Custom Wood Garage Doors
Custom Wood Garage Doors
Wayne Dalton Garage DoorsWayne Dalton Garage Doors
Custom designed wood garage doors from Wayne Dalton.
Organized Garages
Organized Garages
The Tailored ClosetThe Tailored Closet
House all of your family's sporting goods by incorporating gridwall racks, tall custom cabinets, and bike racks into your garage.
Denver Hilltop Renovation
Denver Hilltop Renovation
Red Pencil ArchitectureRed Pencil Architecture
Michael deLeon Photography
Northwood | Myrlte Beach New Home Design/Build
Northwood | Myrlte Beach New Home Design/Build
CRG CompaniesCRG Companies
Ducote Residence
Ducote Residence
Lionel F Bailey AIA Architect LLCLionel F Bailey AIA Architect LLC
Ottawa Renovation/Addition
Ottawa Renovation/Addition
Bell+Associates Architecture Inc.Bell+Associates Architecture Inc.
Upgrade Garage Door
Upgrade Garage Door
iPaint by Vic Inc.iPaint by Vic Inc.
Upgraded the entry door to match colour of garage door and trim. Replaced weather stripping with new after painting to match garage door

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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