Garages used to be (there?s no other way to say this) boring enclosures for your car: functional and practical, but plain and bare. Some homeowners also used them as storage areas for all the junk they didn?t want cluttering the house. But times have changed. Now, garages are so stylish that you?ll be tempted to […]The post Boring Garage" Turn It Into a Showstopper appeared first on Freshome.com.

A garage is no longer an afterthought. Image: Stonecreek Building CompanyGarages used to be (there?s no other way to say this) boring enclosures for your car: functional and practical, but plain and bare. Some homeowners also used them as storage areas for all the junk they didn?t want cluttering the house. But times have changed. Now, garages are so stylish that you?ll be tempted to spend more time there than in the house.“These are a few of my favorite things…” Image: Architectural Photographer Ron RosenzweigWith a pool table, a poker table, a TV and a fabulous view, the addition of an entertainment room ensures you?re never far from your favorite activities.Barn doors and a tin roof add a touch of Americana. Image: 3North ArchitectureThe farmhouse look ? updated. This classic farmhouse-style enclosure holds three cars, and the main space has barn doors that open on both sides.Who says garages can’t be sleek and stylish" Image: California ClosetsThis garage has custom-designed cabinets and drawers, along with specialty racks and a work a...