Example of a minimalist garage design in Miami

The owners of a Bethesda home purchased the property next door with the intent to combine the two lots and build an addition to their existing house. They wanted a swimming pool with an outdoor living area, a two-car garage, family room, kitchenette, and guest suite. The client wanted a place to park two sports cars. The new garage is 625 sq.ft. We installed a heavy-duty elastomeric-coated floor that has a high polish. Our team reviewed the site and what it would look like once the neighboring house was demolished. One of the crucial goals of the designers was to locate the pool behind the addition and keep the massing of the addition down to retain sunlight to the pool in the summer without the new structure or existing house shading the pool. Framing. We ordered pre-built trusses for the roof of the addition. Pre-built trusses are more common in new house construction, but it was the most efficient way to frame the structure. The trusses were delivered to the jobsite and we hired a crane and operator to lift them onto the structure where our crew fit them in place. Though there is currently no connection between the second floor of the main house and the second floor of the addition, the trusses were designed to allow for a future connection, should the clients want. For the two openings that connect the main floor of the house to the main floor of the addition, we waited until we had almost completed the framing before we cut through the back wall of the house. Exterior Finishes. For the siding, we used real stucco to match the stucco on the existing home. We added Hardipanel with a stucco pattern as an accent. We also matched the existing home’s roofing for the addition. Upper level. The second floor of the addition is 632 sq.f.t and has a sitting area/exercise space, a full bath, bedroom and a storage closet. The trusses were designed so the clients can eventually connect the addition through the second floor of the main house. The railings on the stairs to this level match the railing in the main house. Michael K. Wilkinson

The owners of a Bethesda home purchased the property next door with the intent to combine the two lots and build an addition to their existing house. They wanted a swimming pool with an outdoor living area, a two-car garage, family room, kitchenette, and guest suite. The client wanted a place to park two sports cars. The new garage is 625 sq.ft. We installed a heavy-duty elastomeric-coated floor that has a high polish. Our team reviewed the site and what it would look like once the neighboring house was demolished. One of the crucial goals of the designers was to locate the pool behind the addition and keep the massing of the addition down to retain sunlight to the pool in the summer without the new structure or existing house shading the pool. Framing. We ordered pre-built trusses for the roof of the addition. Pre-built trusses are more common in new house construction, but it was the most efficient way to frame the structure. The trusses were delivered to the jobsite and we hired a crane and operator to lift them onto the structure where our crew fit them in place. Though there is currently no connection between the second floor of the main house and the second floor of the addition, the trusses were designed to allow for a future connection, should the clients want. For the two openings that connect the main floor of the house to the main floor of the addition, we waited until we had almost completed the framing before we cut through the back wall of the house. Exterior Finishes. For the siding, we used real stucco to match the stucco on the existing home. We added Hardipanel with a stucco pattern as an accent. We also matched the existing home’s roofing for the addition. Upper level. The second floor of the addition is 632 sq.f.t and has a sitting area/exercise space, a full bath, bedroom and a storage closet. The trusses were designed so the clients can eventually connect the addition through the second floor of the main house. The railings on the stairs to this level match the railing in the main house. Michael K. Wilkinson

Complete makeover of concrete masonry unit space with center floor drain presenting cracked and sprawled concrete. Project required thin coat of polymer added concrete surface repair, three push peers to stabilize south east corner of masonry wall on bedrock and new windows. Makeover includes taupe HandiWall wall, matching taupe paint to ceiling, frequency cabinet material, 11 foot long one-piece maple butcher block top, over counter flush mounted LED lighting and snap down floor with diamond pattern tiles on perimeter and free flow open weave tiles in center for snow melting and water runoff of cars to drain under floor while top surface stays clean and dry. One piece pulled down screen retractable door by advance screen works.

Complete makeover of concrete masonry unit space with center floor drain presenting cracked and sprawled concrete. Project required thin coat of polymer added concrete surface repair, three push peers to stabilize south east corner of masonry wall on bedrock and new windows. Makeover includes taupe HandiWall wall, matching taupe paint to ceiling, frequency cabinet material, 11 foot long one-piece maple butcher block top, over counter flush mounted LED lighting and snap down floor with diamond pattern tiles on perimeter and free flow open weave tiles in center for snow melting and water runoff of cars to drain under floor while top surface stays clean and dry. One piece pulled down screen retractable door by advance screen works.

Complete makeover of concrete masonry unit space with center floor drain presenting cracked and sprawled concrete. Project required thin coat of polymer added concrete surface repair, three push peers to stabilize south east corner of masonry wall on bedrock and new windows. Makeover includes taupe HandiWall wall, matching taupe paint to ceiling, frequency cabinet material, 11 foot long one-piece maple butcher block top, over counter flush mounted LED lighting and snap down floor with diamond pattern tiles on perimeter and free flow open weave tiles in center for snow melting and water runoff of cars to drain under floor while top surface stays clean and dry. One piece pulled down screen retractable door by advance screen works.

Art in a garage? Yes please! The kids' art elevates and personalizes this space. A section of maple slatwall with baskets, hook and shelves gives them plenty of easily-accessible storage. An art cabinet hides away all of their tools and supplies, yet keeps them handy at kid height.

Complete makeover of concrete masonry unit space with center floor drain presenting cracked and sprawled concrete. Project required thin coat of polymer added concrete surface repair, three push peers to stabilize south east corner of masonry wall on bedrock and new windows. Makeover includes taupe HandiWall wall, matching taupe paint to ceiling, frequency cabinet material, 11 foot long one-piece maple butcher block top, over counter flush mounted LED lighting and snap down floor with diamond pattern tiles on perimeter and free flow open weave tiles in center for snow melting and water runoff of cars to drain under floor while top surface stays clean and dry. One piece pulled down screen retractable door by advance screen works.

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional attached two-car garage workshop remodel in Denver

Looking at this home today, you would never know that the project began as a poorly maintained duplex. Luckily, the homeowners saw past the worn façade and engaged our team to uncover and update the Victorian gem that lay underneath. Taking special care to preserve the historical integrity of the 100-year-old floor plan, we returned the home back to its original glory as a grand, single family home. The project included many renovations, both small and large, including the addition of a a wraparound porch to bring the façade closer to the street, a gable with custom scrollwork to accent the new front door, and a more substantial balustrade. Windows were added to bring in more light and some interior walls were removed to open up the public spaces to accommodate the family’s lifestyle. You can read more about the transformation of this home in Old House Journal: http://www.cummingsarchitects.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/Old-House-Journal-Dec.-2009.pdf Photo Credit: Eric Roth

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Example of a farmhouse two-car garage design in Atlanta

Easy to access work station integrated in your garage. Keep clutter out of site and functional for your projects. This design also features our custom durable garage tile.

Inspiration for a mid-sized attached two-car carport remodel in New York

The Tanglewood is a Donald A. Gardner plan with three bedrooms and two bathrooms. This 2,500 square foot home is near completion and custom built in Grey Fox Forest in Shelby, NC. Like the Smart Construction, Inc. Facebook page or follow us on Instagram at scihomes.dream.build.live to follow the progress of other Craftsman Style homes. DREAM. BUILD. LIVE. www.smartconstructionhomes.com

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional garage workshop remodel in Denver

Talk about a great home garage set-up, with an oversized garage addition. The flooring is RACEDECK GARAGE FLOORING, a patented interlocking floor system that simply snaps in place. USA MADE, durable and resists most all petroleum products and household chemicals

this garage conversion includes custom built in cabinets with barn doors and movie projection area, hardwood flooring and a built in wall folding bed cabinet 4" LED recessed lights throughout the vaulted ceilings with a white wood siding and reclaimed wood beams A custom built in bar with Quartz counter tops and reclaimed wood shelves

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Garage - farmhouse detached two-car garage idea in Providence

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