If you want to make your home more spacious, butIf you don’t have the opportunity to build an extension to it, pay attention to the garage. Consider what is more important to you – additional living space or a roof “over the head” of the family car. Then think about such unfortunate moments as, for example, a road leading directly to a window or a gate previously used to open the hangar. But we will not talk about the mistakes of the designers. Rather, let’s look at the brilliant solutions, as a result of which even the most attentive observer will not recognize the resulting extension as a former parking box. Dear readers of Little Interiors, take a look at the photos, and if at least one of these wonderful reconstructions inspires you, leave your car outside!
Contemporary Patio by FABRE/deMARIEN FABRE/deMARIEN Architects in Bordeaux, France, transformed this 41 square metre block into an original contemporary home.
Transformed garage, project FABRE/deMARIEN The interior is bright and airy, and even has access to the fresh air.
FABRE/deMARIEN Smart small interior design uses lots of storage systems to allow the dining, bedroom, living and work areas to function in a small space.
Traditional Kitchen Transformed from Garage Space by AHMANN LLC Thomas Ahmann of Ahmann Architects transformed a narrow hangar into a charming family kitchen in Washington, D.C.
AHMANN LLC The design of the ceiling with open beams helped to unite the L-shaped space of the kitchen interior.
AHMANN LLC A section that flows seamlessly into the patio provides a seating area near the kitchen.
Traditional Patio by Menter ArchitectsLLC Architect Margaret Menter transformed a parking space into a children's playroom and creative corner for the whole family. They can be reorganized as the children grow and their needs change.
Gymnasium and Party Pavilion ProjectMenter Architects LLC Now, before the kids grow up, the space includes play equipment, sports equipment, and a place for artistic abilities. Everything can be easily dismantled, and the room will turn into a pavilion for a party.
Menter Architects LLC Inside there is a bathroom with a sink.
Katherine Robertson Photography It's hard to believe now that part of this house, with a chimney surrounded by windows, was once used as a garage.
Katherine Robertson Photography You'd never guess from this cozy living room that there was once a lawn mower in this room.
Soft upholstery and antique finds from Round Top, Texas Market add charm to the decor.
Before:
The Hangar Before the Transformation This is what the garage space looked like when architect Pi Smith of Smith & Vansant Architects saw it before the major renovation began.
After:
Residential functional space aftertransformation, designed by Smith & Vansant Architects PC Now there is a dedicated 'mud alley' where family members can hang up their snowy or wet clothes, sort through their mail and leave wet boots to dry next to the wood stove.
Smith & Vansant Architects PC Just off the 'dirt alley' is a comfortable and bright space.
Ira Lippke When talking about garage renovations, it is impossiblenot to mention the magnificent project of Michelle de la Vega – a designer, artist and welder all in one. She transformed her 23 m2 parking lot, located in Seattle, into a full-fledged home.
Ira Lippke The open industrial space has its own tiny kitchenette, loft bedroom and bathroom, which became the only extension to an old car garage.
Ira Lippke A working fireplace and steel sculptures by Michelle de la Vega create a cosy feel in the open-plan living room.
