Exterior Design Help Needed!!

8 years ago

We're in the process of building a house and we have a three car garage on the main level that extends out towards the front of our house. When the siding went up, my husband thought the garage looked a bit too long and we are questioning whether we want to add 2 extra windows on to the longer part of our garage in order to break up the length and make it more visually appealing. Looking for insight as to whether or not this is a good idea or if it'll look strange or too busy.... here's a picture of the side of the garage. Please help!

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Liana
Original Author

8 years ago

Thanks for all your valuable feedback! We decided to go ahead and put the windows in! We've been going crazy to build our "dream home" and we want to make sure it's as close to perfect as possible when we move in, but is any home truly done before you move in?! Lol the real deciding factor was seeing an image of what it would look like with the windows. Once we saw it, we knew we just wanted to bite the bullet and do it. Thanks again for all your help! Enclosed is the mock up picture!

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drdeb1234
8 years ago
Since the siding is already up, there's probably no big advantage to doing that now as opposed to later, so maybe see how things look when it's all done, with landscaping etc.
User
8 years ago
I would consult with a landscaper before adding windows.
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Patricia Colwell Consulting
8 years ago
I like the idea of windows on that bare wall and IMO it is always nice to have natural light in a garage.
er612
8 years ago
Unless your garage is spotless, I wouldn't want the contents of it visible from the front entry.
sheepla
8 years ago
I am always in favor of more windows
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Wayland Barns & Buildings
8 years ago
Looks great!
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Garage Doors Unlimited
8 years ago
That's awesome! Is your garage going to be used for entertaining or mainly just for your cars?

Some of the different converted garages out there have a lot of personality depending on what you are going for!
Liana
Original Author
8 years ago
Possibly may use it when we have big parties or if it's raining and have to move an outdoor party inside. We have good insulation in there, so that's a plus. We also don't have our basement finished yet so in the meantime it can kind of double as a place to do things that may get messy. Thanks for the positive feedback!
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Garage Doors Unlimited
8 years ago
Very cool! If you ever need inspiration for some converted garages or door ideas,

We did this project that was one of our faves!
Liana
Original Author
8 years ago
Well, we got our windows put in, and we couldn't be happier with the results! It completely transformed the garage and that huge blank wall! Thanks for all the valuable feedback!