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Living Large in Small Spaces: Garage Turned Studio Apartment

Gray walls and dark blue furniture transform this detached garage into a handsome studio apartment. Here, guests have access to their own sitting room, kitchen, washer/dryer set and bathroom. A sliding barn door tucks the bedroom from view and makes it feel a little secluded.

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Photo: studiObuell. From: Noble Johnson Architects, LLC.

Charming Garage Treehouse Apartment

This detached garage, featuring an upstairs studio apartment, was designed to complement the existing residence, which can be seen in the left background.

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Photo: STUDIOBuell Photography. From: Noble Johnson Architects, LLC.

Craftsman Garage and Custom Gate

Nestled in a historic neighborhood in Nashville, Tennessee, this home includes a main residence and a detached garage apartment. To give the garage a greater sense of privacy, it's separated from the main house by a fence and this custom gate, designed by a local artisan.

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Photo: STUDIOBuell Photography. From: Noble Johnson Architects, LLC.

Blue Craftsman Garage Exterior

The garage's exterior takes its cues from the Craftsman design of the main house. Shades of blue are a pretty pairing with the natural wood shingles.

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Photo: STUDIOBuell Photography. From: Noble Johnson Architects, LLC.

Garage Apartment Exterior and Window

The exterior of the garage apartment mimics the architecture and colors of the main house.

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