Carport structures are a fantastic addition to any home. Attractive and functional, they add value to the home and protect your car. When installing a new carport, you want a seamless addition that will look beautiful and add something special to the house. These tips will help you create a carport that is truly an asset to your home:
Sturdy Columns. While the structure may be able to stand with thick metal columns, it deserves heavy columns that stand out and look fantastic. The attractive columns give the carport more importance and make it look like part of the larger structure. Like columns holding up a front porch roof, they make a huge difference in the home’s overall feel.
Roof Considerations
Standard carports are available with flat roofs, but they don’t add much interest to the home. A better option is a carport with a beautiful gabled roof. Allow the roofline on your carport to either closely match or beautifully complement the roof of your home. Use gables, hip roofs, and peaks to add interest to the carport roof. Top the peak of the carport and the peak of your home with decorative matching accents like weathervanes or finials.
Finish the Ceiling
A flat finished ceiling on the carport is an important part of the structure. When the ceiling is finished with beautiful planks of wood rather than open rafters, the carport will become a beautifully integrated part of the house. Recess lights into the finished ceiling for improved visibility and visual appeal.
Living Space Above the Carport
Build a sturdy carport with a bonus room above it. Integrated into the home, the extra living space will be greatly appreciated. The carport will provide driving access to the backyard as well as covered parking space for the cars. The home will look more important and impressive when you invest in an integrated carport with additional living space.
Extra Storage
Every home can use a little more storage, and the carport is a prime place for it. The carport wall opposite the main home can be enclosed to create additional storage. This provides more protection from the elements, and it makes the carport a vital part of the property. Cover the storage area with the same siding used on the home, and extend the roof over and even a little beyond the storage. Enclose the storage with attractive doors to protect the contents, and you will have a carport that is a stunning architectural addition.
Outdoor Living Space for a Stunning Carport
Enjoy an elevated outdoor living space by finishing your carport with a beautiful patio instead of a shingled roof. This style works well with two story homes, and it can provide you with a stunning area for enjoying an outdoor meal or just relaxing after a long day. An integral area connected to the home with beautiful patio doors, the extra outdoor living space will be enjoyed when the weather is nice.
When finishing any carport structures, it’s important to consider the style of the existing home. The carport should match the style, and any siding and shingles used should be consistent with the existing home. Large, impressive columns, gabled roofs, finished areas and additional living spaces above all make the carport an important architectural feature of the finished home.
Guest Post by Mosman Council
