Making an addition in your house can be fun if you know what you are doing. Garage addition is one of those that make fun project when you need something new. The addition can be purely garage, but you can also try adding something else with garage as disguise. Check out the following garage addition ideas here for inspiration.
1. Two Cars House
A car house will be the most logical reason why adding the garage is required. While most houses feel satisfied with a garage for one car, it is always celebrated for you to add more capacity if you have enough space. You may not have two cars, but you can always use the space for something else.
However, if you happen to have two cars, it will be wise to build it with two different access doors so each car can get in and out fast and easily. Yet, a big door should serve well too. You will appreciate this model especially during the winter.
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2. Three Cars House
Life is good and now you can afford the third car, a small nice looking convertible or a sleek stylish looking sport sedan for the weekend. You will need to keep it sheltered and safe all working days, while you should never leave one of your cars outside too. What to do? It is when a garage to accommodate the entire three cars is needed.
Pick the right space next to your house, and measure enough dimensions to make the garage. If you have even more space, you can make it even more spacious so you can hang out there too.
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3. Your Hobbies Shed
There are many people who actually like to hang out at the garage. They often bring their favorite stuffs there. If you are thinking about adding a garage for the house, you should consider involving your hobbies while designing. Many garage designs are specially made to accommodate such multi purposes, yours can be one too.
Say for example you love gardening. Creating enough nook for your tools will be nice, but engaging the entire gardening ideas and still make it right for a garage is more like it. Why don’t you emerge both factors and create a personalized garage?
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4. Private Bar
Every now and then, people will come and hang out at your house. While the ladies should gather nicely inside the house, the boys can smoke and drink in the garage, talking about cars and bikes, and everything else. If you invite over some friends a lot, you need this bar.
Simply use one nook of the garage for a bar. As long as you have the fridge and counter, you are good to go. Add the pool table or a set of old sofa for extra comfort, and your garage is totally inviting. Simple or luxurious is never the case.
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5. Single Car House Detached Garage
When you need a garage, build a detached one is often easier on an existing house. You don’t need to make full renovation on one side of the house, so it is cheaper as well. If you plan it wisely, this is just as comfortable as the attached one.
Several important factors to consider is the access for your car, its safety and security, and make sure to build it not too far from the main building of the house. Especially when you have younger kids, this distance affects your comfort.
6. Garage and Workshop
Garage and workshop will make an impactful duo. First, you have the right house for the car. Second, the remaining space will make a well sheltered workshop for you to work on project. If mechanical is your passion, you can make it a mechanical workshop instead of wood workshop.
While the garage occupies one side of the garage, the workshop can be on the other side. If you can organize your tools well, the garage will stay spacious for both functions.
7. Storage and Garage
When there are too many clutters in the house, a garage will make enough addition to solve car housing and storage issues. Both can get proper accommodation with a single well planned garage.
To make sure you have enough room for the cars, you need to organize your stuffs. This is no longer an issue as you can find many ideas on garage organization systems you can try. It makes sure you have more surfaces. As long as you can keep going up, you should be good.
8. Retreat Room Garage
Garage is surprisingly a nice place for hanging out. It is spacious enough. If you are one of those who like to hang out in the garage, you need to consider adding some comfort. While adding the garage to your floor plan will solve shelter issue for your cars and bikes, enriching a space in it for a retreat is something else.
Choose one narrow side of the garage, and complete it with sofa, tv, or other things you like to have. It keeps you entertained while you are at the garage. Many people find it great for giving them a little privacy.
9. Bikes Garage
While most garages are to accommodate cars, several people who love bikes and motorcycles prefer to have their own garage for these gears. So if you have the same interest, you should consider adding a new garage for your bikes and motorbikes.
It is basically similar to the ordinary garage but it is specially made for your bikes. You can have special stands for the bike, and you can put your collection of helmet too. It is like your own exhibition space. When it comes to bike, you can always hang them on the wall and spare some more space as well.
10. Boat Garage
No, this isn’t a boat house. A boat house requires water way into your boat house for access. This boat garage is land based. This is basically a small garage, enough to store and protect your boat. You need boat cart to transport it inside and outside, but it is a great addition if you like sailing.
