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World-Inspired Green Garage Ideas and Designs

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HGTV Smart Home 2013
HGTV Smart Home 2013
Glenn Layton HomesGlenn Layton Homes
HGTV Smart Home 2013 by Glenn Layton Homes, Jacksonville Beach, Florida.
チェルシーフラワーショー2016　千里千庭　ガレージガーデン
チェルシーフラワーショー2016　千里千庭　ガレージガーデン
株式会社 石原和幸デザイン研究所株式会社 石原和幸デザイン研究所
チェルシーフラワーショー2016 出展部門：アーティザンガーデン部門 先品タイトル：『千里千庭　ガレージガーデン』 ゴールドメダル、プレジデント賞のダブル受賞
大平台の家
大平台の家
有限会社扇建築工房有限会社扇建築工房
扇建築工房
My Work
My Work
Hawaii Home MakeoverHawaii Home Makeover
C.H.I. Overhead Doors
C.H.I. Overhead Doors
Barton Overhead DoorBarton Overhead Door
Kukio Estate
Kukio Estate
UserUser
Christine Shepard, Coral Cove Imagery
Bayview Interior
Bayview Interior
ProshieldProshield
Japanese Tile Teahouse
Japanese Tile Teahouse
WAGNER ROOFINGWAGNER ROOFING
This custom-built Japanese tea house is nestled within a gorgeous backyard oasis and adorned with traditional J-type tiles, imported directly from Japan for an exquisite appearance. The Smoked Silver tile uses local Japanese clay, which is burned at a high temperature and traditionally smoked to create a color with a depth that will show gentle change over time.
49 BSB 1
49 BSB 1
Clever Construction, Inc.Clever Construction, Inc.
森の駐車場
森の駐車場
株式会社イケガミ株式会社イケガミ
Tango Mare
Tango Mare
Barefoot Design Group, LLCBarefoot Design Group, LLC
original design by Architect, Michael L Oxman photography by Bill Horne
South of Fifth Condo Landscape
South of Fifth Condo Landscape
Mark Adam StudioMark Adam Studio
Escape Landscape Design
Escape Landscape Design
Scenic Blue Design Pty LtdScenic Blue Design Pty Ltd
Residential Audio Visual and Video Surveillance
Residential Audio Visual and Video Surveillance
SpaceCoast AV CommunicationsSpaceCoast AV Communications
Chris Lacuesta
Terrace
Terrace
有限会社ハートランド有限会社ハートランド
3+ Door Garages
3+ Door Garages
Precision Garage Door of DelawarePrecision Garage Door of Delaware
Inspiration from Avante Garage Door Collection
広い間の家　前橋市
広い間の家　前橋市
田村建築設計工房田村建築設計工房
Watson House - Garage Court
Watson House - Garage Court
Matthew Fowler, ArchitectMatthew Fowler, Architect
A view of the garage court looking toward the guest cottage. The court is paved in salvaged brick.
St. Thomas at Seville in Viera
St. Thomas at Seville in Viera
LifeStyle Homes, Inc.LifeStyle Homes, Inc.
Cathy Heinz Photography
ガレージのある家ー終の棲家ー
ガレージのある家ー終の棲家ー
住まい設計工房バウハウス住まい設計工房バウハウス

World-Inspired Green 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 world-inspired 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 world-inspired 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 world-inspired 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 world-inspired 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 world-inspired 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 world-inspired 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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