Diana and her husband had a dilapidated cinder block garage in their Oakland, California backyard, but instead of seeing it as an eyesore, they saw it as an opportunity! They turned the space into a lovely guest house called the Rockridge Casita for both family & friends and to rent out on Airbnb. In just [...]
Garage Conversions
Industrial Carriage House Stay in Denver Downtown
Host Mick owns a Victorian Home in Denver, and this lovely Carriage House — once home to horses and cars — has been transformed into a lovely studio-style vacation spot with industrial charm. The exposed brick walls add so much character, and the vintage window-turned-wall partition makes you feel like you’ve stepped back in time. [...]
Garage Converted into a Beautiful Tiny Cottage
Have you ever wanted a to convert an existing structure like a shed, barn or garage into a tiny cottage or other type of home? It’s a great way to transition into a simple lifestyle especially if you have a solid structure that you can already use. With a good architect or some of your [...]
Garage Converted to a Small Modern House Part 2: Video Tour
Earlier this year I showed you this garage that was converted into a small modern house. It’s unique because of it’s multifunctional interior design. But also because it was originally an unwanted and abandoned garage. There are sliding doors that can optionally cover the entire house, giving the resident maximum privacy. Even when it’s all [...]
Garage to One-Bedroom Apartment Conversion: Mother-in-Law Suite with Full Amenities
This garage-to-apartment conversion transforms unused vehicle storage into a complete one-bedroom mother-in-law suite. The finished space includes a private entrance, decorated porch, kitchen, living room, bathroom with marble shower, and separate bedroom. The conversion demonstrates how existing garage space can generate rental income or provide independent living quarters. Conversion Details Original Use: Garage (partial one-car [...]