Unless you're a car enthusiast, you've probably overlooked all of the potential presented with a garage. You may see it as just a room tacked onto the side of the house with the only purpose being to protect a car. Well, we want you to see that it can be more than that.

If you're in the construction process of a garage, consider that depending on the style of roof, you could make it into your own leafy roof terrace.

While a garage is traditionally located at the front of a house, the design above shows how it can easily be integrated into the backyard.

If your home is small it may be difficult to incorporate a large garage since it could be viewed as wasted space - especially if it eats up your front lawn. The benefit however, is that your car will be much safer if you sacrifice the space to incorporate into your home.

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While many garages have a door that acts as a side entrance to the house, this home allows the owner to drive in and immediately enter their kitchen.

One of the most common complaints about a garage is the wasted space. This home owner decided to make use of the space by incorporating a home office along the back wall. This is a smart design as it would be a quiet and secluded place to work.