By Courtney Pittman
These garage apartment plans stand out with special details and may make great Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) or tiny homes. Look for uncomplicated layouts with space where it counts. Other smart features include outdoor living areas and room for storage. Here are eight of our favorites.
Colonial Style Garage Apartment Plan
Colonial Style Garage Apartment Plan - Front Exterior
Colonial Style Garage Apartment Plan - Main Level
Colonial Style Garage Apartment Plan - Upper Level
Here’s a garage apartment plan that shows off Colonial style with a brick facade and a hip roof. Inside, the living room flows effortlessly into the U-shaped kitchen. A bedroom and a bathroom (which features a big shower) wait nearby. The two-car garage gives you extra room for storage.
Barn-Inspired Garage Apartment Design
Barn-Inspired Garage Apartment Design - Front Exterior
Barn-Inspired Garage Apartment Design - Main Level
The easygoing layout inside this garage apartment design delivers functionality with an open floor plan. A kitchen island serves the dining nook and the living room. Nice weather? Sliding glass doors open to a covered wraparound porch.
The bedroom suite boasts a walk-in closet. A shop area in the two-car garage is a welcome detail.
Farmhouse Plan with Three-Car Garage
Farmhouse Plan with Three-Car Garage - Front Exterior
Farmhouse Plan with Three-Car Garage - Main Level
Farmhouse Plan with Three-Car Garage - Upper Level
Hello curb appeal! This garage apartment plan shines with farmhouse curb appeal. Note the board-and-batten siding, the dormer, and the stylish barn lighting. Park up to three vehicles in the garage on the main level. Don’t miss the storage space under the stairs.
On the second floor, a large island in the kitchen creates a relaxed vibe and overlooks the dining area and the vaulted living room. The primary suite gives you a big walk-in closet that includes a washer/dryer for extra convenience.
Barndo Plan with Shop
Barndo Plan with Shop - Front Exterior
Barndo Plan with Shop - Main Level
Barndo Plan with Shop - Upper Level
Wowzers! Here’s a garage apartment plan that turns heads with gorgeous barndominium style. We love the metal gable roof and the cool barn door details. The first floor gives you a six-car garage that features a shop and a tack room. The main living areas also reside on this level (including the two-story great room).
Relax on the covered wraparound porch. Upstairs, you’ll find a bedroom suite, an additional bedroom, a full bath, and a storage closet.
Garage Plan with Studio
Garage Plan with Studio - Front Exterior
Garage Plan with Studio - Main Level
Garage Plan with Studio - Upper Level
This garage plan would work well on a small lot. The first floor features a two-car garage with storage under the stairs. The second level gives you a studio apartment that includes a kitchenette and a bathroom with a big shower. The covered porch is an added bonus!
Two-Bedroom Garage Apartment Plan
Two-Bedroom Garage Apartment Plan - Front Exterior
Two-Bedroom Garage Apartment Plan - Main Level
Two-Bedroom Garage Apartment Plan - Upper Level
Here’s a two-bedroom garage apartment plan that delivers curb appeal with stone siding and a gable roof. The garage gives you room to store up to two vehicles. Upstairs, the U-shaped kitchen opens directly to the family room for easy flow. Two bedrooms share a hall bath on the left side of the plan.
Flexible Farmhouse Plan
Flexible Farmhouse Plan - Front Exterior
Flexible Farmhouse Plan - Main Level
Flexible Farmhouse Plan - Upper Level
This farmhouse style garage plan is unapologetically charming. From the metal roof to the cute side porch – we are in love. The main level shows off a three-car garage, storage under the stairs, and…drumroll please…a boot room with a built-in bench.
On the second floor, a flex space opens all kinds of possibilities. Nearby, the bedroom impresses with a spacious walk-in closet.
Contemporary Plan with Balcony
Contemporary Plan with Balcony - Front Exterior
Contemporary Plan with Balcony - Main Level
Contemporary Plan with Balcony - Upper Level
This plan shines with contemporary details (like clean lines and a shed roof). Lots of windows flood the interior with natural light. The open layout features a kitchen, a morning room, and a living room. French doors open to the generous balcony.
Other thoughtful details include a workshop area in the two-car garage and a built-in bench (plus hooks) in the entry.
