Garage Converted To A Modern Small House
Watch how this garage was turned into an ultra luxurious modern small house by French architect firm Fabre de Marien.
The garage is in Bordeaux, France. Since it’s a double car garage it adds up to 441 square feet of space. I think you’ll be amazed with the results.
You’ll notice the use of glass doors helps the space look and feel much larger than it is. And I just love the wood flooring and exterior on the front, don’t you?
You can’t tell when you see the picture from the front but the roof actually slants upwards as you go back which you can actually see in the interior pictures. There’s even a sleeping loft up top.
“Before” shot
“After”
The floor to ceiling windows in the front make up for the lack of natural lighting throughout the rest of the structure. Besides the ceiling window in the sleeping loft (you’ll see later).
More features of the home include…
- Built in patio
- Shower
- Washing machine
- Dressing room
- Sofa bed
- Office area
- Storage space
- Staircase to sleeping loft
- Kitchen
Would you live in this garage?
Via ReflexDeco and HomeDSGN
Photos thanks to Fabre de Marien
Yes! I would live in this! It is gorgeous!
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Oh, boy, I LOVE the loft. But I’m biased—I love lofts.
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Yes I woud as lona as it were mine ans designed for a handicap person. This one is real nice.
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I would definitely live there. It is very cozy and hip.
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I just downsized my live/work space from 800 to about 400sq feet, and I couldn’t be happier. I love smaller spaces and this garage looks great!
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I would live there in a heartbeat! The size is just about perfect and it’s design more than makes up for its lack of portability.
This might be the pinnacle of urban living!
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simply gorgeous, love the modern minimalist aesthetic.
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I certainly would live in this space.
I’d thoroughly enjoy it as well.
Lovely…………….
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Elina, I love your hats. That’s great that you were able to cut your home’s size in half. Is there anywhere that I can see your new place online?
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I would move in ASAP!!! Gorgeous use of space – so much light, clean yet cozy – LOVE this conversion!
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Converting a garage also saves money by making use of adjacent plumbing.
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To save floor space:
*Try underbed pull-out drawers/boxes/baskets.
*Tables and desks are not always needed – use your lap.
*Stackable pans and dry goods may require one kitchen cupboard.
*Try a small corner sink in the bathroom with towel shelves over the toilet.
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Rather than lighting, try an additional skylight in the kitchen.
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I love it too Leslie, really is a gorgeous conversion.
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Hi Di, as always, thank you so much for sharing your useful ideas!
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I would live in this space in a heartbeat! I could live in many of the tiny homes I have seen, but wouldn’t/couldn’t with my husband. This one would definitely be a contender. I love the multi-functional furniture/bath/bed block, and would be interested in seeing the plans for that.Expensive, to be sure, but worth every penny.
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