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Whether you’re renovating or constructing a home from scratch, considerincorporating a carport.

What Is a Carport?

A carport is a covered area designed to house one or more vehicles and protect them from the elements.

carport with storage area

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Carports can oftentimes be added to a home after it is already constructed.

you’re able to go with wooden, metal, and DIY options.

Below, you will find examples of nifty carport ideas that are sure to inspire.

home with brick carport

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Sleek Carport

DK Studio

Don’t underestimate your space’s capability.

This one has a flat roof above and dark, sleek details throughout making it look modern.

The roof is held by thin, slanted columns creating a futuristic look.

carport with spanish tile

Lindross Remodeling

There are plenty of build plans you could find online.

The roof of the carport will keep cars nice and cool.

This is why carports are so popular in warmer regions.

carport with flat roof

DK Studio

This secluded setup allows for a little extra privacy from across-the-street neighbors.

This large, contemporary home contains a single-car carport as well as a single-car garage.

Depending on the outdoor temperatures, it’s nice to have two different options.

carport off to side of home

Design byOgawa Fisher Architects/ Photo byCesar Rubio

Just look at the rustic house pictured here.

It contains a two-door carport as well, allowing for a lofted room and dormer windows above.

In this instance, the structure is made from concrete timbers, not wooden ones.

mid-century home with carport

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The greenery also provides some privacy for the home.

Here, a carport has a door to a storage area.

Here, the large carport is located off to the side of the two-car garage.

carport as entry point

Design byMark Odom Studio/ Photo byCasey Dunn

Small Carport

Think about function, especially if you live on a smaller property.

As shown on the smaller lot here, the carport is placed in front of the garage.

you’ve got the option to incorporate a carport (or two) into your home design.

carport attached to modern home

Design byMark Odom Studio/ Photo byLeonid Furmansky

How Much Does A Carport Cost?HomeAdvisor

classic stone home with carport

Design byZ+ Interiors LLC/ Photo byAmanda Kirkpatrick

carport diy

U. J. Alexander / Getty Images

mid-century modern style carport

Robert D Gentry

carport at entrance of home

Design byChristine A Kelly, AIA/Crafted Architecture LLC/ Photo byGreg Hadley

large modern home with carport

Dick Clark & Associates

wooden home with double carport

Border Oak

large arts and crafts home with carport

Texas Home Plans

carport to side of home

Design byMezger Homes/ Photo byTwist Tours

wood home with carport

Everlog Systems

carport separated by bushes

Design byWinn Design + Build/ Photo by Angie Seckinger

carport angled away from home

Design byKimberly Demmy/ Photo byDaniel O’Connor

carport on ranch style home

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large carport for multiple cars

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carport as well as traditional garage

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home with multiple carports

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