House Plans with Big Garages

House plans with a big garage, including oversized 3-car, 4-car, and 5-car garage layouts, offer space for families who need multiple cars or extra storage. Overlooked by many homeowners, these garages offer significant benefits beyond standard vehicle storage. Oversized garages offer space for trucks, recreational gear, lawn and garden equipment, workshops, and extra household storage. They also add to the home's resale value.

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What Counts as a Big Garage House Plan?

Features of a big garage house plan include three or more garage bays, extra-deep parking, wider stalls, or flexible space for storage and workshops. Some layouts may have side-entry garages, tandem bays, hobby space, RV-friendly dimensions, or the flexibility to add a garage apartment. What to consider when making a decision on the right garage size:

• 3-car garages work well for families with multiple drivers or extra storage needs, such as lawn and garden equipment.
• 4-car and 5-car garages are sought after by car collectors, hobbyists, those looking for a workshop, or individuals with recreational equipment ( ATVs, golf carts, snowmobiles).
• Oversized garages with deeper bays work well for trucks and RVs.

The Popularity of Big Garage House Plans

Perhaps you like tinkering with cars? Gardening? An oversized garage with a workshop or extra storage space might be just what you need. Many find the extra space a haven for such activities. And, of course, some are avid auto collectors who find a 5+ car garage to be more up their alley.

Some even use a garage plan to create extra living space in their homes with garage apartment house plans. 

While 2-car garages have been common for years, homes built with three or more car garages have doubled in the past 25 years, according to U.S. Census data. This trend does vary somewhat by region. 

• It is more common in the Midwest and the Rocky Mountain region to find homes with 3-or-more car bays. This is primarily due to the winter weather of snow and ice.

• The trend toward home plans with large garages is also strong in Texas, given the popularity of SUVs, pick-up trucks, and recreational toys. 

• The trend is least common in the Northeast, where small lot sizes effectively limit size.

• House plans with four bedrooms or five bedrooms are building larger garages to accommodate more drivers in the household.

Check out our collection of plans with 3-, 4-, and 5+ car garages available in many architectural styles. Remember that many of our homes with 2-car bays can be modified to have a much larger space.