15-1145 GARAGE PLAN- 1-Bed, 1-Bath, 1,498 SF Garage Workshop Home Plan

2-Story House Plan with Workshop and CAD Architecture Design

Explore this versatile 1,498 sq. ft. garage-with-living house plan featuring a huge built-in workshop, true 2-car garage, and detailed floor-plan blueprints—includes CAD files and more.

This garage workshop house plan balances everyday comfort with serious utility. Designed for owners, builders, and architects who need a hardworking space for projects and storage—without sacrificing an inviting place to relax—this two-level layout gives you a generous shop on the main level and a flexible lounge/home cinema above. Whether you’re starting a small business from your garage, detailing a classic car, or crafting cabinetry on weekends, the plan’s proportions, traffic flow, and storage strategy make work easier and living better.

Key Features of the Home Plan

Living Areas – Heated & Unheated

• – Heated area: 1,498 sq. ft. across two stories—efficiently scaled for comfort and low operating costs.
• – Unheated extras: Approximately 1,473 sq. ft. of garage and workshop space for vehicles, tools, and bulk storage.
• – Primary use cases: Garage with living, guest suite, hobby studio, or hybrid work-from-home setup.

Bedrooms & Bathrooms

• – Flexible upstairs lounge that can convert to a private sleeping area or guest suite when needed.
• – One full bathroom for convenience and privacy; plumbing runs are optimized for efficient installation.

Interior Highlights

• – Dedicated workshop: Extra-wide clearances, long wall runs for benches, and smart zones for power tools, assembly, and finishing.
• – Lounge / Home cinema: Upstairs media space sized for a large sectional, projector or big-screen TV, and acoustic treatments.
• – Open storage strategy: Mix of tall cabinets, wall racks, and overhead shelving keeps clutter off floors and out of traffic paths.
• – Future-ready wiring: Ample circuits and conduit planning to support EV charging, dust collection, and high-draw equipment.

Garage & Storage Details

• – Garage Bays: True 2-car garage with front-entry access and easy turning radius off the driveway.
• – Garage Type: Attached, with direct, weather-protected access to the workshop and interior stairs.
• – Tool & material storage: Deep wall sections support French cleat systems, pegboard, and heavy-duty shelving.
• – Vehicle care zone: Space for detailing, light maintenance, and seasonal tire or gear change-outs.

Outdoor Living Features

• – Covered front entry that shelters arrivals and provides a welcoming face to the street.
• – Durable stucco and siding mix with clean lines for timeless curb appeal and easy maintenance.

Architectural Style: Traditional Garage Workshop

This design blends traditional residential proportions with the practical needs of a maker’s shop. The elevation keeps trim profiles clean and restrained, while the roof geometry and window rhythm echo classic American neighborhood homes. Inside, spans and door placements are engineered around real workflows: rolling large tools, moving sheet goods, and backing vehicles without awkward pivots. For context on how garages can evolve into purposeful, lifestyle-supporting spaces, see ArchDaily’s coverage of garage designs.

Planning for a Huge Workspace

The main-level workshop is the heart of the plan. With generous width and depth, you can place a central assembly table and still maintain safe outfeed zones at your table saw or miter station. Mechanical chases anticipate dust collection runs and compressed air lines, and there’s clear wall length for a full-height lumber rack. If your craft is metal, photography, or automotive, the same geometry supports welding curtains, backdrop systems, or a lift bay adjacent to the garage parking. Because the shop opens directly to the garage, you can stage materials in the garage, roll them into the shop, and keep debris contained.

Acoustic Comfort & Media-Ready Lounge

Upstairs, the lounge doubles as a home cinema. The rectangular footprint simplifies speaker placement and screen sizing, while optional wall assemblies help isolate sound from the shop below. Long, uninterrupted walls fit low-profile cabinetry for components and game consoles. Add blackout shades and a ceiling projector for a true theater experience. When guests arrive, a sleeper sofa turns the space into a comfortable overnight suite without changing the base plan.

Energy, Comfort & Buildability

• – Envelope: Efficient wall and roof assemblies are detailed in the construction set for straightforward, code-compliant builds.
• – HVAC zoning: Separate conditioning for shop and lounge supports different temperature needs while reducing energy waste.
• – Daylighting: Window placement balances privacy with even light spread over work surfaces.
• – Future upgrades: Pre-planned pathways for solar, battery backup, and EV charging.

How the Floor Plan Works Day to Day

Arrive via the driveway and park in the two garage bays. Tools you use often live along the workshop’s primary wall runs; less-frequent gear occupies overhead racks near the garage. A durable stair leads to the lounge/cinema, which acts as a quiet retreat after shop time. The single bath sits on a short plumbing run, reducing cost and simplifying hot-water delivery. Circulation paths are wide enough for lumber and boxed goods, and doors swing clear of bench areas. If you operate a cottage business, clients can step from the driveway into the workshop without walking through personal living spaces.

Included Benefits with Every Plan

• – CAD + PDF Files: Editable and printable blueprints included for coordination with your builder and trades.
• – Unlimited Build License: Construct your plan multiple times—ideal for investors or multi-property owners.
• – Free Foundation Changes: Choose basement, crawlspace, or slab at no charge to match site and climate.
• – Structural Engineering Included: Plans are stamped for your region to streamline permitting and inspections.
• – Lower Modification Costs: Our changes typically cost less than 50% of competitors and are handled by the same design team.
• – View Before You Buy: Preview every plan sheet before checkout for total confidence.

Smart Shop Layout Tips

• – Plan a clear 8–10 ft. outfeed path behind stationary tools for safer ripping and crosscutting.
• – Group dust producers (saw, planer, jointer) to minimize duct lengths and static pressure losses.
• – Use French cleats along long walls for modular storage that adapts as your tool set evolves.
• – Zone lighting: bright, high-CRI task fixtures over benches; softer ambient lighting in the lounge.
• – Place a utility sink near the shop entry to keep finishes and solvents out of living areas.

Who This Plan Is For

Owners who want a serious 2-car garage and a huge workspace will appreciate the plan’s straightforward structural grid and compact heated area. DIYers and pros can roll directly from driveway to bench, and film buffs can retreat upstairs for a theater-style movie night. If you need a home office within a shop-centric home, the lounge readily accommodates a dedicated workstation without sacrificing the cinema layout. Looking for more storage or project space? Explore our broader garage workshop collection for sister plans with alternate bay counts and widths.

Modifications & Options

• – Add a dormer or skylight to the lounge to fine-tune daylight (where allowed by local codes).
• – Upgrade the stair to a boxed-stringer design for a furniture-grade look.
• – Integrate a tool-room partition to isolate finishing or a CNC station.
• – Convert part of the workshop to a mudroom or gear-drop zone.
• – Expand storage with built-in cabinets under the stair run.

Need a tweak? We specialize in fast, affordable changes. Review how plan sets look and what’s included, then request a quote for edits sized to your budget. Start by browsing the preview of all sheet contents here: View plan sheets, then use our contact form to describe your changes. If you want to compare related layouts with media rooms, see our curated list of bonus-room house plans and small house plans that share similar footprints.

Build Process & Permitting

Every plan includes construction documents ready for your builder and code official. The engineering package helps fast-track permits, while the CAD files simplify coordination of trusses, mechanicals, and site-specific details. Because this is a garage-with-living design, be sure to check municipal rules on accessory dwelling units (ADUs), fire separation, and parking. Our team often provides guidance on common questions so you can move from purchase to groundbreaking with fewer surprises.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is this plan ideal for a workshop and storage? Yes. The main-level workshop is oversized for benches, rolling tools, and long stock. The attached 2-car garage provides additional staging space for materials and seasonal gear.

Can I preview all sheets before purchase? Absolutely. View all included documents before buying.

Is the house plan customizable? Yes. We offer affordable and fast modifications to match your needs. Request a custom quote.

Does this include structural engineering? Yes. Every plan includes stamped engineering for your region.

Can this house plan be built more than once? Of course. Each plan includes an unlimited build license at no extra cost.

Start Building Your Dream Home Today

Ready to combine a serious workshop with comfortable living? Download the plan set, coordinate with your builder, and start your build with confidence. If you have questions about foundations, local codes, or small modifications, email us at support@myhomefloorplans.com or reach our team here. We’re happy to help you personalize the perfect garage-with-living plan—complete with a huge workspace, a true 2-car garage, and a lounge that transforms into a home cinema when the workday is done.

Your perfect house plan begins here—download your blueprint and start building with confidence!