Post and beam two car garage with storage space and loft overhead
Design ideas for a large country detached two-car workshop.

A new workshop and build space for a fellow creative! Seeking a space to enable this set designer to work from home, this homeowner contacted us with an idea for a new workshop. On the must list were tall ceilings, lit naturally from the north, and space for all of those pet projects which never found a home. Looking to make a statement, the building’s exterior projects a modern farmhouse and rustic vibe in a charcoal black. On the interior, walls are finished with sturdy yet beautiful plywood sheets. Now there’s plenty of room for this fun and energetic guy to get to work (or play, depending on how you look at it)!

The original idea was to build a contemporary cedar-clad garden room which could be used as a work-from-home space and gym. With a Primrose project its OK to change the plan half way through and theses photos illustrate this perfectly! Although not typical, scope-creep can happen when clients see the room taking shape and decide to add the odd enhancement, such as decking or a patio. This project in Rickmansworth, completed in August 2020, started out as a 7m x 4m room but the clients needed somewhere to store their garden furniture in the winter and an ordinary shed would have detracted from the beauty of the garden room. Primrose therefore constructed, not a shed, but an adjacent store room which mirrors the aesthetic of the garden room and, in addition to housing garden furniture, also contains a sauna! The decking around the swim spa was then added to bring all the elements together. The cedar cladding and decking is the highest grade Canadian Western Red Cedar available but our team still reject boards that don’t meet the specific requirements of our rooms. The rich orange-brown tones are accentuated by UV oil treatment which keeps the Cedar looking pristine through the years.

Inspiration for a large detached studio in Minneapolis.

Multi functional garden room for a London family. Compromising of a bathroom complete with sink, toilet and shower so that this space also doubles as guest accommodation.

The painting studio is large enough to accommodate more than one artist at a time, while the clerestory windows ensure plenty of sunshine without overheating the room and potentially damaging works-in-progress.

Modern garage storage system in navy blue color. Slat walls installed to provide tools and sport goods organization. Garage floor painted with epoxy acrylic coat to provide a great look and durability.

Why should the kids have all the fun? Adding a she shed to this space gave the grown-ups their very own space on a property with several play houses to choose from.

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Homeowner desired a workshop, a over-sized two car garage to store bikes and kayaks and a finished kid hangout upstairs. They love a minimalist look and a lots of light. Its skylights and finished upper level are light-filled and inviting! Documodern Photography

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Design ideas for a large transitional detached four-car workshop in Richmond.

Inspiration for a large transitional attached studio in Atlanta.

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Design ideas for a large transitional attached two-car workshop in Columbus.

This is an example of a large industrial attached workshop in Miami.

This is an example of a large traditional studio in New York.

Although this garage could fit a vehicle, the primary goal was to use the space as a motorcycle and bike workshop. Hardscape flagstone patio, poured concrete pavers and gravel make up the driveway.

Midwest Living magazine editors selected Clopay’s contemporary Avante Collection glass garage doors for Smart Home project. They chose a bronze anodized aluminum frame with white laminated glass for the traditional garage door application. The rear of the garage features a smaller clear glass Avante door, which opens up to a backyard patio. Closed the door is a wall of windows.

Photo by Stillson Studio
This is an example of a large industrial studio in Other.

The high point of this project was the smart layout and design that made sure to get every inch of space allowed by Avondale Estate’s unique height, size and massing limits. In addition, the exterior used a variety of materials to create a harmonious and interesting visual that though unique is oh so pleasing to the eye. Details inside made the space useful, airy and bright. A very large sliding door unit floods the living room and kitchenette with light. The bathroom serves all purposes and doesn’t feel too tight. And the office has plenty of room for visiting clients and long term can provide a bedroom with plenty of closet space if needs change. The accessory structure successfully includes absolutely every function the homeowner could want with style to spare.