What do you do when you have an empty large space over your garage?

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I have vinyl siding on my house and over the garage doors there is all empty space which faces the road.  There is no curb appeal on the outside of my house..any ideas?

Janet Pizaro · Answer

Can you post a photo?

LARRY · Answer

put 3/4 inch mdf for flooring, add a drop downstairway and you have extra storage

BobC · Answer

I've put platforms over garage doors for storage myself, it's great for storing lawn chairs, coolers and other light bulky items. Just be carefull to not store heavy items up there.

Suzanne · Answer

Oh yes, we need a photo. I thought you meant inside the garage.

Sue Meulemeester · Answer

There are quite a few nice art choices.  I've seen everything from butterflies to stars to whatever passion you have.  If it were my house I'd probably have Australian Shepherd sillouettes up there.  But anything that you like would work.

Lizzy L · Answer

Definitely need photos.

Johnchip · Answer

A  simple faux 'hay loft' double door often makes a garage frontage look more charming.  Also using divider stips on the doors themselves to break up any large spaces into smaller frames helps break down the 'bigness' of the doors. Use two tones of the color on the doors and frames then to accent the framing divide.

David · Answer

rather depends upon the size, is it just big enough for storage or could you sublet it to some students?

Donna · Answer

Photos please😎

Diane Duvall King · Answer

If you live in a coastal area, hang one or two boat paddles above the door.  I have seen large eagle plaques over doors, too.  If you live in the country, hang a large pitch fork or other farm tool over the door.

Ann|The Apple Street Cottage · Answer

Artwork or maybe an interesting light fixture.

Mogie · Answer

A photo would be very helpful I can't picture exactly what you are referring to.

Johnavallance82 · Answer

Do what we did. Build a room over part and Upstairs Sunporch and Terrace with a Railings. In our case UPVC.

Mogie · Answer

A photo would be very helpful so can see what you are working with.

Rosa · Answer

It’s hard to visualize without a photo

Redcatcec · Answer

Please post a photo so we can see what you are seeing.

Dee · Answer

Depends on the size and area. Please post a picture so we can help.

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