AP-HWP613

Square panels adorn the garage door of this two-car garage. A hipped roof protects the top of the 440-square-foot interior while horizontal siding shields the sides. A gable dresses up the side above one of the two windows which provide a cross breeze when the garage door is closed. A side-entry door near the rear provides access to both storage and automobiles. Learn More

Guest Suite Two car garage and guest suite 28'x24' Learn More

Double dormers grace the facade of this convenient two-car garage and light the second-level one-bedroom apartment. Reach the apartment via a door and stairway just to the right of the double garage doors. You'll find a living and dining room plus a complete kitchen and full bath. The bedroom has a wall closet; the bath is complemented by a linen closet. Both dormers are vaulted and there are windows in the bath kitchen and dining room as well. The apartment totals 652 square feet of living space. Learn More

If you've played with the idea that your car is your pony this fanciful garage will add to the mystique. With a barn-like (gambrel) roof and a decorative hay-bale door above the two individual garage doors this plan will add to any country setting. Horizontal siding enhances the 440-square-foot design. The loft adds 284 square feet of space. Natural light is provided through clear panels on the garage doors. Learn More

This cottage garage sports siding and both a porch and upper-level deck. A two-car garage completes the first level while a spacious 773-square-foot apartment rounds out the second level. A large living and dining space enjoys a skylight and access to the deck. The U-shaped kitchen features all the amenities for small-scale living. A full bath and a bedroom with wall closet and bumped-out bay window finish up the apartment. Learn More

This traditional guest house and garage will complement a variety of homes in just about any neighborhood. The exterior materials can be adjusted to match any architectural style. The spacious two-car garage provides a workbench space for the handyman of the family. Upstairs the loft/studio is perfect for a secluded guest suite a teenage hangout a college-student apartment or a detached home office. Learn More

This two-car side-entry garage offers 701 square feet of cozy living space upstairs. Perfect as an in-law suite guest cottage or college dorm this Craftsman design boasts a sheltering front porch that adds charm while camouflaging the garage facade. A generously sized great room enjoys ribbon windows and an open plan with the efficient kitchen. The full bath adjoins the private bedroom. The garage features more than enough room for two cars and ample garden equipment storage. Learn More

This plan will provide that additional space an existing house with a growing family needs. Imagine adding not only a garage but an office studio or game room to your home. The loft area adds 320 square feet of living area to this two-car garage. Learn More

This handy two-car garage has charm galore plus additional space on the second level for guests or in-laws or to be used as a rental apartment. It's a 484 square-foot one-bedroom apartment with living and dining space complete kitchen and full bath. The bedroom contains a box-bay window and wall closet. A deck off the living room is reached via sliding glass doors. The dining room kitchen and bath all feature windows. Access this apartment by a stairway to the left of the double garage. Learn More

A loft apartment sits conveniently above a two car garage--perfect as an addition to an existing home or as a home of its own. The garage area is roomy enough for two cars and storage space. The second floor has 468 square feet of living space. Light will pour into the apartment through numerous windows protected by large eaves. Learn More

This spacious split-level home is well-suited to a medium to narrow frontage lot. Steps lead up to a covered front porch at the entry with a single door into the foyer and double doors into the living room. The living room and dining room are part of one large open area warmed by a fireplace. The kitchen is L-shaped and saves room for a breakfast table. The kitchen can be isolated by pocket doors at each entrance. The master bedroom sits to the back and features a walk-in closet and half-bath. Family bedrooms sit to the front and share a full bath. The stairway to the lower level is found in the center of the plan. Unfinished space provides 891 square feet for future development that might include a family room with fireplace and an additional bedroom with half-bath. The two-car garage offers storage and work-bench space. This spacious split-level home is well-suited to a medium to narrow frontage lot. Steps lead up to a covered front porch at the entry with a single door into the foyer and double doors into the living room Learn More

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The entrance foyer is on the unfinished lower level of this compact home which offers laundry facilities rough-in plumbing and 812 square feet for future expansion. Actual living space occupies the second floor. A fireplace bay window and sliding glass door to the rear deck highlight the living room. The dining bay has a nearly 180-degree view and the breakfast/kitchen area opens to a front deck. Although this is a small home the open railing that separates the staircase from the formal area enhances the spacious feeling. Two family bedrooms share a hall bath while the master bedroom has a walk-in closet and a private bath. Learn More

WITH LIVING AREAS ON the second floor this distinct design offers a little something different in floor planning. The main entry is at ground level; the remainder of the lower level can be developed at a future time to include a family room two bedrooms and a full bath. Upstairs are the main living areas: a dining room/living room combination with a fireplace; a U-shaped kitchen with attached breakfast room and deck access; and three bedrooms. The master suite contains a walk-in closet and private bath. Learn More