Traditional Garage and Shed Ideas

Basement storage solution that gives the necessary amount of organization for any homeowner.
Inspiration for a small timeless garage remodel in Indianapolis
maybe a storage area/room? third floor? depends on lot size - keimont

What our clients needed: • Create a garden folly that doubles as a well-built shed for crafts and storage. • Size the structure large enough for comfortable storage without dominating the garden. • Discreetly locate the shed in the far corner of the rear yard while maintaining existing trees. • Ensure that the structure is protected from the weather and carefully detailed to deter access of wildlife and rodents. FUNCTION • Construct the shed slab close to grade to permit easy access for bicycle storage, while building shed walls above grade to ensure against termites and dryrot. • Install a French door and operable casement windows to admit plenty of daylight and provide views to the garden. • Include rugged built-in work bench, shelves, bike racks and tool storage for a rustic well-organized and efficient space. • Incorporate GFIC electrical service for safe access to power at this distant corner of the yard. • Position energy-efficient interior lighting to ensure space can be used year-round. • Switch control of exterior light from house and from shed for ease of command. AESTHETICS • Design and detail the shed to coordinate with the Arts and Crafts style house. • Include an arbor for future flowering vines, further softening the shed’s garden presence. • Simple and rustic interior surfaces ensure that the space is easy to clean. • Create an aged and softly weathered appearance, and protect the exterior siding by finishing the cedar with a custom-colored semi-transparent stain. INNOVATIVE MATERIALS AND CONSTRUCTION • Factory-built components were pre-assembled to allow for a speedy assembly and for a shorter on-site construction schedule. • Each component was easily transported through the yard without disturbing garden features. • Decorative exterior trim frames the door and windows, while a simpler trim is used inside the unadorned shed. OBSTACLE OVERCOME • The structure is located in the corner of the yard to avoid disturbance of a curly willow tree. • The low-profile structure is positioned close to property lines while staying beneath the allowable daylight plane for structures. • To comply with daylight plane close to fence, the roof form combines hip and gable forms, with door located at gable end. • The height of the modest interior is maximized, without exceeding the allowable building height. CRAFTSMANSHIP • The concrete slab was precisely formed and finished for ease of shed assembly before the factory-built components were delivered to site. • Precision planning meant the pre-framed door fit exactly between raised concrete curb.
I like the tree over the top shielding it a little from view. - candyborrego

Robert Nehrebecky AIA, Re:New Architecture
Example of a classic detached garage design in DC Metro
104 Douthit garage single door wide - joshwoodward2028

Woodland Contracting in Massachusetts completed this master bedroom suite addition above a garage. We also provided energy updates and brought the laundry room from the basement up to the second floor. Please see our before and afters of the project.
1. Favorite: Windows above, windows in garage, raised panel - juliemccormick

Rick Moll
Example of a classic detached three-car carport design in Atlanta
This would look nice in the backyard of 1400 Clarke St. - sharon_burgess

Example of a mid-sized classic detached two-car garage design in Charlotte
Like architectural feature over doorway - matthew_converse

Mid-sized elegant attached two-car garage photo in Tampa
Garage organization. I like that it’s wall mounted. - heather_sosa

C.H.I. 5916 Mahogany Long Panel Carriage House with 2-2 Piece Arched Madison
Example of a mid-sized classic detached two-car garage design in Cleveland
Chi Door, mahogany - courtneyszmurlo

Garage - large traditional two-car garage idea in Dallas
IKea tote storage using Algot. Pretty good idea actually. - webuser_255290038

Angle Eye Photography
Inspiration for a huge timeless detached three-car garage remodel in Wilmington
I have no idea why they put brick on the gable. Looks terrible. - webuser_747552277

Small elegant garden shed photo in Detroit
Simple inside, designed to hike bikes and gardening stuffs. - daniel_brox

Elegant shed photo in Orange County

The support brackets are a custom designed Lasley Brahaney signature detail.
Example of a large classic three-car garage design in Other
(3) New soffits in a basic white (painted bead board?). - sheenpaige

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Example of a classic one-car garage design in Los Angeles
Garage shiplap a wall for easy hanging?? - webuser_233758377

Shed - traditional detached shed idea in Los Angeles
This is exactly what I want to do!! I LOVE A-Frames, but in this area, it can't be the main house. Too out of place - hlevy

One of the few truly American architectural styles, the Craftsman/Prairie style was developed around the turn of the century by a group of Midwestern architects who drew their inspiration from the surrounding landscape. The spacious yet cozy Thompson draws from features from both Craftsman/Prairie and Farmhouse styles for its all-American appeal. The eye-catching exterior includes a distinctive side entrance and stone accents as well as an abundance of windows for both outdoor views and interior rooms bathed in natural light. The floor plan is equally creative. The large floor porch entrance leads into a spacious 2,400-square-foot main floor plan, including a living room with an unusual corner fireplace. Designed for both ease and elegance, it also features a sunroom that takes full advantage of the nearby outdoors, an adjacent private study/retreat and an open plan kitchen and dining area with a handy walk-in pantry filled with convenient storage. Not far away is the private master suite with its own large bathroom and closet, a laundry area and a 800-square-foot, three-car garage. At night, relax in the 1,000-square foot lower level family room or exercise space. When the day is done, head upstairs to the 1,300 square foot upper level, where three cozy bedrooms await, each with its own private bath. Photographer: Ashley Avila Photography Builder: Bouwkamp Builders
contemporary farm w/barn door designs - webuser_220450985

Photography by Brent Bear
Example of a mid-sized classic detached greenhouse design in San Francisco
This is a good size and Chris likes that bottom is a different material. - hall312

Gokul Bakshi
Inspiration for a timeless detached garden shed remodel in Newark
Beautiful "wild" garden look. Looks calm and serene. - sarano23