What the 10 Most-Saved Garage Photos Tell Us
Discover the most-popular garages on Houzz this year and find out why we love them
A sexy subject it may not be, but a well-designed garage is much more than just a place to park your wheels. Garages also deliver on style and offer storage for all manner of bulky items. Curious what’s trending? Here are the 10 most-popular garages, as saved by Houzz users in the first six months of 2021, chosen from images uploaded by professionals around the world from July 2020 to July 2021.
2. Urban style
Timber battens and panelling became the darlings of interior design several years ago. Here, they’re used to great rhythmic effect on this facade in Melbourne, Victoria by Green Sheep Collective. In fact, the dark garage door is so well-framed by the lighter timber panelling that the recessed opening almost disappears into the structure around it…
Timber battens and panelling became the darlings of interior design several years ago. Here, they’re used to great rhythmic effect on this facade in Melbourne, Victoria by Green Sheep Collective. In fact, the dark garage door is so well-framed by the lighter timber panelling that the recessed opening almost disappears into the structure around it…
…This second image of the same garage also made the list of most-saved photos. The laundry-garage combo caught many people’s eyes – it has clear appeal for homeowners who are wondering where in their floor plan they can squeeze in a laundry.
3. Coastal chic
Fans of renovating duo Kyal and Kara of The Block TV fame will likely recognise this Central Coast garage in NSW from one of their latest builds. Its Australia-meets-Palm-Springs style captures that outdoorsy feel so many of us strive for…
Fans of renovating duo Kyal and Kara of The Block TV fame will likely recognise this Central Coast garage in NSW from one of their latest builds. Its Australia-meets-Palm-Springs style captures that outdoorsy feel so many of us strive for…
…In fact, you liked this garage so much that this second image of it appeared in the top most-saved results…
…And even a third picture made the cut.
4. Farmhouse fun
Even though this USA garage uses a similar timber, stone and white materials palette to the one before it, this design evokes an entirely different aesthetic. The barn-style aesthetic speaks of regional architecture and ample space to park a fleet of cars.
We also love how the timber of the garage doors punctuates what would otherwise be an all-white facade, elevating the whole exterior. Apparently we weren’t the only ones who love it.
Even though this USA garage uses a similar timber, stone and white materials palette to the one before it, this design evokes an entirely different aesthetic. The barn-style aesthetic speaks of regional architecture and ample space to park a fleet of cars.
We also love how the timber of the garage doors punctuates what would otherwise be an all-white facade, elevating the whole exterior. Apparently we weren’t the only ones who love it.
5. Style meets storage
What’s interesting with this garage in Toronto, Canada, is that the most-saved image of this design was not the one showing the car or the motorbike. Instead, it was this photograph, which reveals a neat tool-storage zone by Khachi Design + Build.
It’s proof that the good old backyard shed is twins with the garage in terms of their storage functions.
What’s interesting with this garage in Toronto, Canada, is that the most-saved image of this design was not the one showing the car or the motorbike. Instead, it was this photograph, which reveals a neat tool-storage zone by Khachi Design + Build.
It’s proof that the good old backyard shed is twins with the garage in terms of their storage functions.
6. Strike a pose
Rev heads rejoice, your dream of a garage that takes centrestage in a home has come true in Mumbai, India. Now the only question that remains is whether this photo was saved for the car or the garage design by Jannat Vasi Interior Design. There are some things metrics can never tell us, but we’re guessing both.
Rev heads rejoice, your dream of a garage that takes centrestage in a home has come true in Mumbai, India. Now the only question that remains is whether this photo was saved for the car or the garage design by Jannat Vasi Interior Design. There are some things metrics can never tell us, but we’re guessing both.
7. Sunshine state
Easy, breezy and bright is the tune of this garage in Brisbane, Queensland. Toscano Constructions has expertly retained depth and views with the open timber battens, which offer a fresh take on the iconic Queenslander design when painted crisp white.
Easy, breezy and bright is the tune of this garage in Brisbane, Queensland. Toscano Constructions has expertly retained depth and views with the open timber battens, which offer a fresh take on the iconic Queenslander design when painted crisp white.
8. Nod to nostalgia
This sunny Sydney carport from LJW Building Company shows that good design need not be pretentious. While there’s a place for high-end glamour, we still cherish the character of weatherboards and the functionality of the age-old carport, both of which continue to serve us well.
This sunny Sydney carport from LJW Building Company shows that good design need not be pretentious. While there’s a place for high-end glamour, we still cherish the character of weatherboards and the functionality of the age-old carport, both of which continue to serve us well.
9. Freestanding focus
Wondering whether the most-loved garages are all variations on monochrome and timber schemes? The vibrant palette of this standalone garage in Burlington, USA, shows that bright tones are still beloved by Australian audiences. That plus the roomy proportions by Sweeney Designbuild, which comfortably fit three vehicles, with room to spare.
Wondering whether the most-loved garages are all variations on monochrome and timber schemes? The vibrant palette of this standalone garage in Burlington, USA, shows that bright tones are still beloved by Australian audiences. That plus the roomy proportions by Sweeney Designbuild, which comfortably fit three vehicles, with room to spare.
10. Materials matter
This image took us by surprise when it secured a spot on the list of the top 10 garages. Curiosity aside, it shows that readers are not just interested in how a design looks, but also with how it functions. The attention to the material of this driveway in Ohio, USA by Signature Coatings, is proof that function is as important as form.
Your turn
Which of these 10 driveways is your pick of the bunch? Share your favourites in the Comments below, like this story, save the images for inspiration, and join the conversation.
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Missed the last story in this most-popular photos series? Catch up here and find out What the 10 Most-Saved Exterior Photos This Year Tell Us
This image took us by surprise when it secured a spot on the list of the top 10 garages. Curiosity aside, it shows that readers are not just interested in how a design looks, but also with how it functions. The attention to the material of this driveway in Ohio, USA by Signature Coatings, is proof that function is as important as form.
Your turn
Which of these 10 driveways is your pick of the bunch? Share your favourites in the Comments below, like this story, save the images for inspiration, and join the conversation.
More
Missed the last story in this most-popular photos series? Catch up here and find out What the 10 Most-Saved Exterior Photos This Year Tell Us
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