Garages

Attached Garage:

  • Attached Garages and garage entry— east-/south-facing facing
  • 4 bays, 24-26′ deep
  • Tall overhead doors
  • Space and wiring for EV charger
  • Space and wiring for future solar panel batteries
  • Space around closest bay to accommodate wheelchair
  • Door to interior located near driver side of primary bay
  • Zero entry doorway to home
  • Man door to outside back
  • Generator placement?
  • Side-mount door openers
  • 220v 
  • Outlets front and rear of garage
  • Conduit from attic to electrical room for future upgrades
  • Dedicated outlet for garage freezer (future use)

Approximate Size and location:

  • 4 bays, 24-26′ deep
  • East side
  • East entrance

Furniture/fixtures to accommodate:

  • Tall overhead doors
  • Space and wiring for EV charger
  • Space and wiring for future solar panel batteries
  • Space around closest bay to accommodate wheelchair
  • Door to interior located near driver side of primary bay
  • Zero entry doorway to home
  • Man door to outside back
  • Generator placement?
  • Side-mount door openers
  • 220v 
  • Outlets front and rear of garage
  • Conduit from attic to electrical room for future upgrades
  • Dedicated outlet for garage freezer (future use)

From GARAGE to INTERIOR, AND STORAGE

  • Ample space in first garage bay for walker or wheelchair unloading. Other bays can be more compactWheelchair accessible entry door.
  • Minimal steps and turns to get to pantry to unload groceries. 
  • No Costco door.
  • Coated floors
  • Floor Drains?
  • Hot/cold sink
  • Space by door for bench for shoe/boot removal.
  • Wall space above for hooks to hang wet outerwear during winter. 
  • Alarm system panel near garage door?

DRIVEWAY

  • Generous on sides to allow exit onto concrete and not grass.
  • Sidewalk hugging base of entire home, if possible. Easy access to lighting, window cleaning, shrub cleanup, etc.

Nook for trash and recycling bins

  • Easily reachable from interior door.
  • Clear path to roll outside
  • Space for small trash can.

Space for Garage cabinetry, either along wall or in a storage room.

  • Gardening supplies
  • Camping gear
  • Motorcycle gear
  • Car cleaning supplies
  • Lawn care tools and products
  • Folding table storage

Space for a rolling tool cabinet

  • Selection of hand and power tools often used in the house.

Finishes/fixtures installed by builder:

  • All

Finishes/fixtures to be sourced by owner after occupancy:

  • (must know dimensions ahead)

Inspiration Images:

Detached Garage/Shop:

  • 4 bays
  • may have car lift
  • One bay is woodshop with appropriate electrical