19 Carports That Are Actually Attractive

If you need more covered parking spots on your property but don’t have the budget to build a garage, a carport could be a great solution. Carports are affordable to construct and typically require few or no permits. While a carport will keep your vehicle protected from the elements, it won’t provide much security since it’s not fully enclosed.

Carports can be either attached to the house or a freestanding structure. Ready-made carport kits are inexpensive and easy to install as a DIY project, but if you’re looking for something with more style, consider a custom carport design that complements your home’s architecture. A sleek metal-and-wood carport adds an eye-catching exterior element to this ultra-modern residence designed by Matt Fajkus Architecture. Browse through our gallery to see more stylish carport ideas to suit every type of home.

This industrial-style carport from Kappion blends seamlessly into the home with minimal design and ochre beams that mimic the color palette found in the home's brick.

Carports are typically added to the side of a home, but this porte-cochere from EverLog Systems creates a grand entrance right in front. The timber also mimics the rustic chateau design of the home.

This porte-cochere from MoreSun Timber Frames features a wooden structure that looks more like a pergola than a carport. The design is perfect for the homeowner who needs a place to park but also wants a bonus outdoor space for summer entertaining.

Grandfather Homes designed this porte-cochere to mimic the traditional design of the home — complete with columns and Colonial lanterns.

This detached carport from Kappion features a modern design with clean lines, sleek metal and tons of storage. The structure comes with a room to hide utilities and car accessories.

Why hide structures? This ranch in Austin, Texas, features a courtyard, front porch and carport all up front.

This brick home features a main house and mother-in-law wing separated by a carport that is landscaped to look like a breezeway. Brick paths lead from the driveway to the house, and are spaced so that they accommodate a car without harming the home's landscaping and provide access to a carport between the main house and the mother-in-law wing.

Ski chalet? Nope, just a carport. EverLog Systems designed this custom porte-cochere in Denver, Colorado, complete with rock pillars and gorgeous timber.

If you're not a fan of carports because of security, consider adding a gate. This Tudor Revival-style home features a grand carport with an optional gate for security at night.

Grandfather Homes designed this porte-cochere with the same arched design as the home's front windows. Instead of jutting out to the side of the home, the structure is nestled directly under the same roof — blending in seamlessly from the driveway.

Sometimes carports look too hollow, but this contemporary home features a carport with wood paneling halfway up the structure that creates more of an outdoor room than just a spot to park a car.

This contemporary home is all about cars. The main level is designed as a car collectors' garage to display and house the homeowners' beloved collection. The master bedroom is cantilevered over the driveway, creating a strikingly current home design while also acting as an utterly cool carport.

Though this family went minimalist with a tiny home and stays on-the-go with an Airstream trailer, their cars still need a place to be when home. A coordinating carport features horizontal slats on one side to protect from the elements and is open on the opposite for easy access to the house.

Designed to look like an old wagon shed, the fiber cement boards on this shed/carport replicate the look of traditional lap siding. Black myrtles, English laurels, serviceberry and yaupon hollies add softness around the concrete foundation.

Crisp in white, this contemporary home boasts a simple and streamlined carport that fits in seamlessly with the home's design. The exterior mixes two distinct looks: board-and-batten on the second floor and shiplap on the first. The materials combine with the sharp angles of the architecture to create a compelling balance of styles.

An open-to-the-sky carport feels right at home in sunny Miami. Warm earth tones create a chic exterior surrounded by lush bushes and trees. At the end of the driveway, stair-stepped planters are full of beautiful grasses.

Drive up to this historic home for a seaside getaway. The gravel driveway flows through the carport, which features a weathered wood floor and ceiling. Above the portico is a porch to enjoy the outdoors and take in the gorgeous views.