Garage: Uses, Sizes & Options

Concept rendering of a detached garage with a white overhead door and side entry door — Images shown are concept renderings for style inspiration only. Final design, dimensions, materials, colors, features, availability, and pricing may vary by builder or dealer.

Single-car garages are usually delivered prebuilt, while larger two-car garages are typically built on site or delivered in sections. A side entry door makes it easy to get in without opening the main door.

Ground prep matters more for a garage than for a typical shed, since it has to carry the weight of a vehicle.

4 Garage designs to compare

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Concept Design

Single-Car Garage

Overhead door for a car, mower, or motorcycle.

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Concept Design

Two-Car Garage

Two overhead doors for vehicles, or one car plus a shop.

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Concept rendering of a detached garage with a steep roof, front dormer, and carriage-style door

Concept Design

Garage with Loft

Steep roof and dormer for a storage loft overhead.

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Concept rendering of a modern black board-and-batten garage with a glass-paneled overhead door

Concept Design

Modern Garage

Board-and-batten siding with a glass overhead door.

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Often chosen for

Vehicle storage
Motorcycles
Large equipment

Popular options to ask about

Overhead door
Side entry door
Windows
Electrical prep

Typical sizes

12×20 to 14×24 for one car; 20 feet wide or more for two. See the size guide for more detail. These are general starting points, not guaranteed recommendations.

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