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If you are challenged by a sloping lot but wish to add extra living and parking space to your residence, this unique garage apartment plan is worth taking a second look.  Arts and Crafts styling dresses up the exterior ensuring it will blend nicely with your Craftsman style home. The drive-under garage tucks neatly into any hillside with side-entry stalls for two vehicles. This two-car garage offers 880 square feet of unfinished parking space complete with dual overhead doors and a convenient service entry. Furthermore, the extra deep bays easily handle oversized vehicles and work well for boat storage. Handy exterior stairs offer access to the living quarters from the lower level, or you can enter from the covered front porch where sturdy columns atop stone pediments greet all. Inside the living quarters, two coat closets stand at the ready in the entry, which directs traffic to the open floor plan beyond. Here, the studio apartment with full bath delivers comfortable accommodations for weekend visitors, the in-laws or even you college student. Thoughtful extras include a meal-prep island and vaulted ceilings paired with sparkling windows making the living areas feel spacious and comfortable. Stylish and functional, this unique garage apartment plan can’t be beat.

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If you are looking for a unique garage apartment plan, this is the one for you. First begin with its Victorian styling and ornate details delivering striking curb appeal. Elegant porch columns and shuttered windows are just a few of the details highlighting the exterior of this design. The Victorian architecture is quite uncommon for a detached garage, but stunning nonetheless. Another unique feature about this floor plan is its 5-car garage revealing 1215 square feet of parking area. A combination of two tandem bays and a single-car bay makes the floor plan stand out among many. Though an unusual arrangement, the garage easily handles five family vehicles or a pair of oversized vehicles and a smaller one. Furthermore, the tandem bays are deep enough to accommodate boat storage too. A covered porch leads to the private interior stairs ascending to the second floor where you’ll discover more unusual features about this unique plan. Here, two bayed windows fill the large game/living room with natural light. A fireplace adds a cozy touch. With the step-saver kitchen overlooking the gathering space, the upper level is the perfect entertainment space for guests or it works well as a living area for guests, the in-laws or the nanny. A sunny bedroom and a full bath finish off the garage apartment. Make note of all the attic storage, great for stashing boxes and seasonal items. A masterful blend of style and function, this unique garage apartment plan will look great tucked in the backyard behind your Victorian style home.

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The interesting roofline is sure to catch your eye with this unique garage plan. Its one-of-a-kind design makes it stand out among many while stylish details and decorative stonework portray handsome European flavor. Pay attention to the carriage lamps and windowed garage door adding extra flair. Inside, 672 square feet of sheltered parking is just right for storing two family cars. Practical elements include a side-entry service door and a pair of windows offering interior light. Add value and functionality to your home with this unique two-car garage plan. For more possibilities be sure to browse our Two-Car garage plans and our Unique garage plans.

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What makes a garage plan unique is in the eye of the beholder. In many cases, personal preferences, tastes, and particular requirements help determine what garage plans are unique. Unique garage plans and unique garage apartment plans are often designed to satisfy specific requirements such as an oddly shaped, narrow or sloping lot or the owner’s precise needs. They include one-of-a-kind features not found with traditional garage designs. Both unique garage plans and unique garage apartment plans are usually detached garages that range in size and architectural style. Many would not commonly be found along a typical neighborhood street. Most unique garage plans display their own individuality in one or more of the following ways:

• Feature unusual architectural design
• Exhibit original style
• Incorporate futuristic elements
• Offer unusual features
• Deliver a striking look that grabs attention
• Created by designers with an imagination for originality
• Stand out among all the rest

While the garage plans and garage apartment plans in the Unique Garage Plans collection are unique for a variety of reasons ranging from architectural style and special features to the size and shape of the lot they were designed for, they accommodate a variety of needs for everything from parking, boat storage and drive-thru requirements to an office for a home based

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The Garage Plan Shop is pleased to announce a new garage plan collection – Unique Garage Plans. This collection includes unique garage floor plans and unique garage apartment plans. These detached garages are unique for various reasons ranging from original architectural style and unusual features to a floor plan designed with a specific size and shape accommodating a particular lot. Some plans may feature modern styling and futuristic elements. The common threads among these unique garage plans and unique garage apartment plans are each design has its own individuality and each was created by a residential designer with an imagination for originality. What makes a garage plan unique is in the eye of the beholder, and it is based upon personal preferences, style, tastes and specific requirements. Take some time to browse this collection of one-of-a-kind garage plans!

If you are interested in home plans with original style and features that are out of the ordinary, visit our sister site, The House Plan Shop, and check out our Unique House Plans.

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