This article will dive into what the optimal space for your garage should be for your needs. Keep reading to see special garage options for walkways, storage & more.
A Typical 1 car garage, like the one pictured below, is 9 ft wide x 20 deep. This doesn't leave much room for extra storage but is perfect for someone who just wants to park their car.
The typical two-car garage is 20 x 20
The one shown here is a typical 20 x20 plus a 2x2 alcove to accommodate a "medium" size water heater. Alcoves are great to add to accommodate extra storage options. For more storage, you could always make your alcove larger.
The Typical three-car garage is 36 wide x 20 long
The one shown is 36 x 24. The additional 4 ft in length allows for a 4-inch tall curb that acts as a walkway and prevents bumping the wall with your car.
A curb like this one keeps cars from bumping into walls and provides a walkway.
For Garages with cabinets & another shop space
Considering a curb drop-down would be helpful for keeping vehicles from bumping into the cabinets/ benches. A typical cabinet is 24 inches (2 ft) deep. Its dimensions are 38 ft wide x 24 ft long. The extra 2 ft for the cabinets pushed its width from the standard 36ft to 38 ft.
The one pictured here is a three-car garage with a walkway curb and standard cabinets.
This layout accommodates room for a walkway, workbenches, and a utility closet without feeling to packed in.
To calculate your desired garage size
Take the typical dimensions of the garage you want e.g two or three-car garage. Then add the dimensions of any add ons e.g. cabinets, a curb, an alcove, and any work area space. This should give you your dimensions for your ideal garage.
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