Studio by Mak, Kathy Ma http://www.studiobymak.com/#/page/bd05/home/

DESIGN: Eric Richmond, Flat Rock Productions; BUILDER: DR Construction; PHOTO: Stadler Studio
Garage - small coastal detached one-car garage idea in Seattle

Converted storage space at side of garage into guest/pool house. Michael Ball Architects, Synergy General Contractors, Dryden Helgoe Landscape Design.

Formerly an extra bedroom, this space was transformed into a functional home office for the young couple. The custom lacquered-finished desks with glass inlays satisfy the clients’ need for two separate work stations. A custom floor-to-ceiling media bookcase in matching grey lacquer (not pictured) houses office equipment, books, and the like.

Example of a mid-sized classic freestanding desk and detached two-car carpeted garage design in Charlotte with white walls

Studio by Mak, Kathy Ma http://www.studiobymak.com/#/page/bd05/home/

Orange County, CA - Garage conversions are gaining popularity in heavily populated areas such as Los Angeles, Orange County, San Francisco and many other urban regions throughout the state of California. Many homeowners are converting their garages into actual liveable square footage. Some of the garage conversions we've seen include but are not limited to Home Offices, Playrooms, Man Caves, Entertainment Rooms, Guest Suites and/or Multipurpose Quarters. For this particular project located in Studio City, CA we were generously commissioned by our client to replace the existing roll-up garage door to actual swing-open carriage style doors featuring safari style windows for added ventilation while the children play inside the safe environment and protection of the newly converted garage. What a fantastic way to keep your kids within your supervision without them destroying your fine furniture or disturbing your peace! The garage door conversion for this home consisted of removing the existing roll-up garage door with all the track, springs and weather seal to start with a fresh, clean opening ready to receive the newly handcrafted carriage doors. Designing the carriage doors and keeping the home's original architectural essence was of utmost importance to us and the client. We also suggested awning style or safari style windows for ventilation as the garage was converted to a playroom and needed some air flow while being used. Additionally, the windows were designed to be larger than the standard carriage door size to allow more light inside the room during the day. At night, the lights inside shine through the traditional style window mullions with a warm glow that fills the exterior of the home. Preserving the traditional craftsmanship of authentically built carriage doors is always a priority when custom crafting and designing real carriage doors. Dynamic Garage Door is a true design consultation firm who also happens to manufacture world-class carriage doors and professionally installs them throughout the state of California while shipping outside of the state. Get a real carriage door conversion project price at: (855) 343-DOOR

Treve Johnson
Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary multiuse home gym remodel in San Francisco with white walls

Nicholas Gingold
Tuscan garage photo in Orange County

Music studio on a trailer. Soundproofed with recycled denim, marine speakers on top facing the deck for the amplified sound. Photo cred: Don Shreve

The homeowner of this old, detached garage wanted to create a functional living space with a kitchen, bathroom and second-story bedroom, while still maintaining a functional garage space. We salvaged hickory wood for the floors and built custom fir cabinets in the kitchen with patchwork tile backsplash and energy efficient appliances. As a historical home but without historical requirements, we had fun blending era-specific elements like traditional wood windows, French doors, and wood garage doors with modern elements like solar panels on the roof and accent lighting in the stair risers. In preparation for the next phase of construction (a full kitchen remodel and addition to the main house), we connected the plumbing between the main house and carriage house to make the project more cost-effective. We also built a new gate with custom stonework to match the trellis, expanded the patio between the main house and garage, and installed a gas fire pit to seamlessly tie the structures together and provide a year-round outdoor living space.

Located in Colorado. We will travel. Storage solution provided by the Closet Factory. Budget varies.
Mid-sized arts and crafts garage workshop photo in Denver

William Ripley
Example of a large classic detached garage design in Cincinnati

Hoi Ning Wong
Arts and crafts detached two-car garage photo in San Francisco

Example of a trendy detached studio / workshop shed design in Los Angeles

Detached 4-car garage with 1,059 SF one-bedroom apartment above and 1,299 SF of finished storage space in the basement.
Garage - large traditional detached four-car garage idea in Denver

Photo Credit: Ashley Avila
Traditional gray two-story mixed siding house exterior idea in Grand Rapids with a shingle roof

Photography by Joe Dodd
Large contemporary two-story wood exterior home idea in San Francisco with a shed roof

Imbue Design
Mid-sized urban detached two-car garage workshop photo in Salt Lake City