18-2232 GARAGE PLAN – Simple Garage Floor Plan | Detailed Blueprint Designs in CAD

Simple Garage Floor Plan | 2-Bay CAD Blueprint for Efficient Storage

Explore this 720 sq. ft. garage plan featuring 2 bays, 10-foot ceilings, and CAD precision—ideal for vehicle storage, workshop use, or accessory structures.

This detached garage plan is engineered for reliability, straightforward construction, and long-term durability. With a compact footprint and classic proportions, it fits comfortably on most lots while offering the flexibility to function as a vehicle bay, hobby shop, or equipment storage hub. Clean elevations and time-tested materials make the exterior easy to maintain, and the clear-span interior keeps floor space usable from wall to wall for parking, projects, or shelving.

Key Features of the Garage Plan

Living Areas – Heated & Unheated

• – Heated area: 0 sq. ft. (non-heated space for vehicles and projects).
• – Unheated extras: 720 sq. ft. of open, obstruction-free floor area across two front-entry bays.

Garage & Storage Details

• – Garage Bays: 2-bay layout sized for daily drivers, SUVs, or a truck + workspace combination.
• – Garage Type: Detached structure for easy siting beside, behind, or offset from the main home.
• – Door Options: Traditional carriage-inspired doors or modern sectional overhead doors; window-lite options available for daylight.
• – Storage: Perimeter wall space for shelving, pegboard, bike racks, and garden tool stations without crowding vehicles.
• – Ceiling Height: 10′ clear height supports tall storage cabinets, canoe/kayak hoists, or a compact car lift (consult local code and lift specs).

Interior Highlights

• – Open floor with minimal posts for maximum maneuverability.
• – Workbench zone with recommended 120V/20A circuits and dedicated task lighting placements.
• – Utility wall for compressor, power tools, or a sink rough-in (optional per local code).
• – Durable finishes such as troweled slab, epoxy coating, and washable wall surfaces for easy clean-up.

Outdoor & Envelope Features

• – Board-and-batten or lap siding for classic curb appeal and easy repainting cycles.
• – Asphalt or metal roofing options detailed in the CAD set to match your main home.
• – Slab-on-grade foundation with control joints and vapor barrier for longevity.
• – Gable ventilation and mechanical fan options to clear fumes and humidity quickly.

Architectural Style: Simple & Functional (Carriage-House Inspired)

While intentionally straightforward, the silhouette echoes classic carriage-house proportions—balanced bays, a crisply detailed gable, and trim profiles that complement a wide range of homes from farmhouse to Craftsman. If you’re planning to integrate a garage into a residential site design, this overview from ArchDaily offers useful context on massing, access, and façade treatment.

Planning, Siting & Driveway Strategy

Because the building is detached, it can be positioned to reduce noise near bedrooms, protect tree roots, and create a clearer service path for lawn equipment. The plan’s front-entry bays work with straight or curved driveways; a modest apron in front of the doors provides snow stacking and turning space. For sloped lots, the slab detail includes step-down guidance and stem-wall options to keep the finished floor elevated and dry.

Construction & Materials

• – Framing: Conventional dimensional lumber with clearly spaced studs, headers sized to local snow/wind loads, and engineered lintels where required.
• – Sheathing & Weather Barrier: Detailed wall sections specify structural sheathing, continuous WRB, flashing at openings, and weeps at cladding transitions.
• – Roof: Simple gable geometry for cost-efficient framing; vented ridge and soffits for airflow.
• – Slab: 4" to 5" slab with thickened edges at the perimeter; expansion/control joints indicated; insulation notes for cold climates.
• – Doors & Windows: Energy-conscious selections with weatherstripping and optional insulated lites to improve comfort for workshop use.

Mechanical, Electrical & Lighting Guidance

The CAD set includes recommended circuit counts and fixture spacing to deliver bright, even lighting without glare on windshields or work surfaces. For workshops, plan for two 20A circuits along the bench wall, a GFCI-protected outlet near a potential utility sink, and ceiling outlets for reels or hoists. If you’ll heat occasionally, note clearances for vented gas heaters or mini-split heads and the required combustion air per your jurisdiction.

Use Cases & Layout Ideas

• – Daily driver + workshop: Park one vehicle and dedicate the second bay to tools, rolling cabinets, and a miter-saw station.
• – Two vehicles + seasonal storage: Overhead racks for bins; wall-mounted rails for skis, paddles, and ladders.
• – Hobby studio: Add a partitioned dust-collection corner and optimize outlets for stationary equipment.
• – Garden hub: Pegboard, potting bench, and a mop sink (if permitted) turn one bay into a tidy landscape HQ.

Energy & Comfort Options

• – Insulated overhead doors reduce temperature swings and noise.
• – Air-sealed rim joists and slab edge insulation (in cold climates) soften winter drafts.
• – A quiet, high-CFM exhaust fan clears VOCs after painting or fueling.

Safety & Durability Details

• – Noncombustible surfaces near heaters and safe clearances around fuel storage.
• – Elevated storage areas keep salt, chemicals, and sharp tools out of small kids’ reach.
• – Moisture management with proper slope-to-drain at the slab and weather-protected door thresholds.

Future Upgrades & Customization Paths

The plan is designed to scale with your needs. Add a small attic storage platform, extend the slab for a third exterior parking pad, or upgrade to carriage-style doors with divided lites to match a historic home. Our drafting team can also prepare dormers, a rear service door, or a side window package for more daylight without sacrificing wall storage.

Bonus Features

• – Compact design great for narrow lots or backyard placement.
• – Customizable layout with future potential for loft storage or add-ons.
• – Ideal for ADUs, hobby shops, or boat/RV gear staging (check local height/area limits).

Included Benefits with Every Plan

• – CAD + PDF Files: Editable, printable, and builder-ready.
• – Unlimited Build License: Construct once—or many times—without reuse fees.
• – Free Foundation Changes: Swap among slab, crawlspace, or basement as needed.
• – Structural Engineering Included: Professionally stamped and code-compliant for your location.
• – Lower Modification Costs: Up to 50% less than major competitors—see our modification services.
• – View Before You Buy: Preview every sheet to order with confidence.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What’s included with this garage plan? Editable CAD files, printable PDFs, unlimited-build rights, structural engineering, and free foundation changes are included so you can move from permit to pour quickly.

Is the layout customizable? Absolutely. Change footprint, door widths, roof pitch, or add windows and a rear service door—