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6 Ways to Transform Your Carriage House Garage into a Multi-Functional Space

6 Ways to Transform Your Carriage House Garage into a Multi-Functional Space

Transforming a carriage house-style garage from a simple storage area to a dynamic, multi-functional space is becoming an increasingly popular trend among homeowners. The charm and versatility of the carriage house design offer endless possibilities for creativity and functionality. Whether you’re dreaming of a cozy home office tucked away from the hustle and bustle of

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How to Make Your Detached Garage Environmentally Friendly

How to Make Your Detached Garage Environmentally Friendly

We live in a world where it is more important than ever to be conscious about the environment around us. Many homeowners and business owners are stepping up to the plate and taking action to reduce their carbon footprint, minimizing individual impacts on the planet. We often focus heavily on the homes, but what about

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Which Behm Design Garage Style Is Best for You?

Which Behm Design Garage Style Is Best for You?

Whether you need simple storage or dream of a specialized workshop, the right garage can elevate your lifestyle. Behm Design offers a wide range of garage plans to fit your unique needs and preferences. If you’re unsure which garage style is perfect for you, you’re not alone. That’s why we’ve crafted this comprehensive guide to

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5 Things You Can Do with a Detached Garage

5 Things You Can Do with a Detached Garage

Are you looking for unique and creative ways to utilize the extra space your detached garage provides? Look no further. At Behm Design, we offer a wide selection of versatile  detached garage plans that can match your unique needs. With our garage designs, you have a world of possibilities. Get in touch with us today

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How to Pick the Correct Size Detached Garage

How to Pick the Correct Size Detached Garage

The detached garage is a necessity for home additions and customization. The extra space allows you to work on your car, store items like landscaping equipment for the winter, or even throw in a sauna if that’s your thing. With so many types of garage plans available, choosing the right one for your needs can

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Detached Garage vs. Attached Garage: How to Decide

Detached Garage vs. Attached Garage: How to Decide

Garages come in many shapes and sizes. They can be attached to the house or detached. An attached garage may have its advantages, but it also has its drawbacks. A detached garage has its own set of advantages and disadvantages as well. Let’s look at some of the benefits and drawbacks of detached garages vs.

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6 Styles of Detached Garage That Will Add Value to Your Home

6 Styles of Detached Garage That Will Add Value to Your Home

A detached garage is a valuable addition to any property. In today’s housing market, additional storage for vehicles or other personal items is an attractive asset. If you are thinking about adding one of these outbuildings to your home, let Behm Design help! We have hundreds of detached garage designs, from basic and storage garages

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How Local Zoning Ordinances May Affect Your Garage Plans

How Local Zoning Ordinances May Affect Your Garage Plans

Building an addition to your property should be an exciting time for any homeowner, but running afoul of local zoning ordinances can ruin the whole experience. At Behm Design, we want the construction of your detached garage to go as smoothly as possible. That’s why we have put together this guide on zoning ordinances. It

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4 Ideal Family Garage Plans

4 Ideal Family Garage Plans

Folks with large families know that standard attached garages just don’t cut it when you have a full house. Between the extra cars and the need for additional storage space, a detached garage is often necessary. Fortunately, Behm Design has you covered with our wide range of family garage plans. Everyone needs a little extra

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5 Ways to Fill Your Jumbo Garage

5 Ways to Fill Your Jumbo Garage

In today’s homeowning experience, having enough space to house your vehicles, lawn care equipment, and other personal items is worth its spare feet in gold. More often than not, we never have enough space and have to either compromise or get creative. You can make a jumbo garage part of your solution.  If you have

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Dormer Garage Styles You Will Love

Dormer Garage Styles You Will Love

When it comes to detached garage styles, there are so many to pick from. The dormer style is popular due to its versatility with two-story garages. Dormers look great on Colonial, Craftsman, and carriage house-style garages. In addition to looking attractive, dormers are functional. They bring ventilation and light into your interior garage space. At

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3 Garage Types Not to Overlook

3 Garage Types Not to Overlook

Choosing your new garage design can be daunting when you have so many options to choose from. However, it’s easy to find a suitable garage when you review the large selection of plans by Behm Design. Our professional garage plans website presents lots of relevant information, with many examples and topics  to review. At Behm

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