12 Garage Apartment Plan Designs

A bungalow house with an attached car garage is not a standard house with a garage tacked on. It is a single-story home where the garage is integrated into the footprint in a way that preserves the garden area—typically by placing the garage at the front (street side) or side, leaving the rear and side yards untouched for garden space. Unlike a two-story house, a bungalow has no stairs, making it accessible. The challenge is fitting the garage (12-20 ft wide) into the front facade without making the garage door the dominant feature. The solution is to recess the garage, add a porch, or use landscaping to screen the garage door.

1. The Front-Garage Bungalow (Garage at Street, Garden at Rear)

A single-story bungalow with the garage at the front (street side). The garage door faces the street. The living areas (living room, dining room, kitchen) are behind the garage. The bedrooms are at the rear (garden side). The garden is at the rear and sides (not in the front). This layout preserves the rear garden (no garage blocking the yard). The challenge is the garage door dominating the front facade – use a side-entry garage or a porch to reduce the visual impact. This plan is for narrow lots where the garage cannot be placed on the side.

This plan is for narrow lots, or for clients who want the garden at the rear. The emotional effect is front-garage, garden-rear, and efficient.

Quick Specs

• Lot width: 40-60 ft (12-18 m).
• Garage: 1-2 cars (12′ x 20′ to 20′ x 20′).
• House depth: 40-60 ft (12-18 m).
• Garden: at the rear (north) and sides.
• Front setback: 20-30 ft (6-9 m) for driveway.

2. The Side-Garage Bungalow (Garage on One Side, Garden on Three Sides)

A single-story bungalow with the garage on one side (east or west). The garage door faces the street (or side street). The house is L-shaped or rectangular, with the garage attached to the side. The garden wraps around the house on the front, rear, and opposite side. This layout preserves garden space on three sides. The challenge is the wide lot required (the garage adds 12-20 ft to the width). This plan is for wide lots (60-80 ft wide) where the garage can be placed on the side without dominating the front facade.

This plan is for wide lots, or for clients who want garden on three sides. The emotional effect is side-garage, garden-wrapped, and open.

Quick Specs

• Lot width: 60-80 ft (18-24 m).
• Garage: 1-2 cars (12′ x 20′ to 20′ x 20′).
• House width: 40-60 ft (12-18 m) (excluding garage).
• House depth: 40-60 ft.
• Garden: front, rear, and opposite side.

3. The Rear-Garage Bungalow (Garage at Rear, Alley Access)

A single-story bungalow with the garage at the rear, accessed from an alley. The house faces the street. The garage is at the back of the lot, with a driveway from the alley. The garden is in the front and sides (the rear has the garage). This layout preserves the front garden and eliminates the garage door from the front facade. The challenge is the alley access (the alley must be public) and the long driveway (if no alley). This plan is for urban lots with alley access, or for new urbanist developments.

This plan is for urban lots with alley access, or for clients who want a garage-free front facade. The emotional effect is rear-garage, alley-access, and garden-front.

Quick Specs

• Lot depth: 100-150 ft (30-45 m).
• Alley: at the rear (north).
• Garage: 1-2 cars (12′ x 20′ to 20′ x 20′).
• Garden: front and sides (south, east, west).
• House: faces the street (south).

4. The L-Shaped Bungalow with Garage (Garage in One Leg)

An L-shaped bungalow with the garage in one leg of the L. The garage is attached at the corner of the L. The garden is in the inside corner of the L (a private courtyard). The L-shape preserves garden space while keeping the garage close to the house. The challenge is the complex roof (the L-shape has a valley). This plan is for corner lots or for clients who want a private courtyard garden.

This plan is for corner lots or for clients who want a private courtyard garden. The emotional effect is L-shaped, courtyard-garden, and private.

Quick Specs

• Lot: corner lot (60′ x 100′).
• Garage: 1-2 cars (12′ x 20′ to 20′ x 20′).
• House: L-shaped (2,000-2,500 sq ft).
• Courtyard garden: at the inside corner of the L (10′ x 15′ to 15′ x 20′).

5. The U-Shaped Bungalow with Garage (Garage in One Wing)

A U-shaped bungalow with the garage in one wing of the U. The garage is attached at the end of one wing. The garden is in the central courtyard of the U. The U-shape preserves garden space in the center (a private, sheltered garden). The challenge is the large footprint (the U shape takes more land). This plan is for large lots or for clients who want a private, sheltered garden.

This plan is for large lots or for clients who want a private, sheltered garden. The emotional effect is U-shaped, courtyard-garden, and sheltered.

Quick Specs

• Lot: 80′ x 100′ or larger.
• Garage: 1-2 cars (12′ x 20′ to 20′ x 20′).
• House: U-shaped (2,500-3,500 sq ft).
• Courtyard garden: at the center of the U (20′ x 30′ to 30′ x 40′).

6. The Narrow Lot Bungalow with Garage (20-25 ft Wide)

A bungalow on a narrow lot (20-25 ft wide) with the garage at the front (street side) or at the rear (alley access). The house is single-story (bungalow) with a narrow footprint. The garage is 1 car (12′ x 20′ = 240 sq ft). The house is 20-25 ft wide. The garden is at the rear (if garage at front) or at the front (if garage at rear). The challenge is the narrow width (furniture placement is tight). This plan is for narrow urban lots (row houses).

This plan is for narrow urban lots (row houses). The emotional effect is narrow, efficient, and garden-preserving.

Quick Specs

• Lot width: 20-25 ft (6-7.6 m).
• Garage: 1 car (12′ x 20′ = 240 sq ft).
• House width: 20-25 ft.
• Garage location: front (street) or rear (alley).
• Garden: at the opposite end.

7. The Wide Lot Bungalow with Side Garage (40-50 ft Wide)

A bungalow on a wide lot (40-50 ft wide) with the garage on one side. The house is L-shaped or rectangular. The garden is on the front, rear, and opposite side. This plan is for wide suburban lots. The challenge is the large footprint (the house can be 2,000-3,000 sq ft). This plan is for families who want a large bungalow with a garden.

This plan is for wide suburban lots. The emotional effect is wide, spacious, and garden-wrapped.

Quick Specs

• Lot width: 40-50 ft (12-15 m).
• Garage: 2 cars (20′ x 20′ = 400 sq ft).
• House: 2,000-3,000 sq ft.
• Garden: front, rear, and opposite side.

8. The Corner Lot Bungalow with Garage (Garage on Side Street)

A bungalow on a corner lot with the garage on the side street (not the main street). The garage door faces the side street. The main entrance faces the main street. The garden wraps around the house on the main street side and the rear. This plan preserves the front facade (no garage door) and provides a garden on two sides. The challenge is the corner lot (two street frontages) – the garage must be set back from both streets. This plan is for corner lots.

This plan is for corner lots. The emotional effect is corner-lot, side-garage, and garden-wrapped.

Quick Specs

• Lot: corner lot (60′ x 100′).
• Garage: 2 cars (20′ x 20′ = 400 sq ft).
• Garage faces: side street.
• Main entrance: main street.
• Garden: main street side and rear.

9. The Bungalow with Detached Garage (Garage Separate, Garden Between)

A bungalow with a detached garage (not attached). The garage is separate from the house, connected by a covered walkway or a path. The garden is between the house and the garage. This layout preserves the garden area (the garage does not block the garden). The challenge is the longer walk from the garage to the house (in rain or cold). This plan is for clients who want a detached garage (historic look) or who want to preserve the garden.

This plan is for clients who want a detached garage or who want to preserve the garden. The emotional effect is detached-garage, garden-between, and historic.

Quick Specs

• Lot: 60′ x 100′ or larger.
• Garage: 1-2 cars (12′ x 20′ to 20′ x 20′) – detached.
• House: 1,500-2,500 sq ft.
• Garden: between the house and the garage (20-30 ft wide).
• Covered walkway: optional (connecting house and garage).

10. The Bungalow with Garage under the House (Split-Level)

A split-level bungalow where the garage is under part of the house (on a sloping site). The house is on the main level (at grade on the high side). The garage is on the lower level (at grade on the low side). The garden is on the main level (at the rear). This layout preserves the garden (the garage is below, not beside). The challenge is the sloping site (requires a hill) and the stairs (from garage to house). This plan is for sloping sites.

This plan is for sloping sites. The emotional effect is split-level, garage-under, and garden-preserving.

Quick Specs

• Slope: 10-20%.
• Garage: 2 cars (20′ x 20′ = 400 sq ft) – on lower level.
• House: 1,500-2,500 sq ft – on main level.
• Garden: on main level (rear).
• Stairs: from garage to house (inside).

11. The Bungalow with Garage and Workshop (Garage + Workshop, Garden Preserved)

A bungalow with a garage and a workshop (or studio) attached. The garage is 2 cars (20′ x 20′ = 400 sq ft). The workshop is 12′ x 20′ = 240 sq ft. The workshop can be used as a home office, art studio, or storage. The garden is at the rear and sides (the garage and workshop are at the front or side). The challenge is the larger footprint (garage + workshop takes more space). This plan is for homeowners who need a workshop or home office.

This plan is for homeowners who need a workshop or home office. The emotional effect is workshop-integrated, functional, and garden-preserving.

Quick Specs

• Garage: 2 cars (20′ x 20′ = 400 sq ft).
• Workshop: 12′ x 20′ = 240 sq ft.
• House: 1,500-2,500 sq ft.
• Garden: rear and sides.

12. The Modern Bungalow with Integrated Garage (Flat Roof, Glass)

A modern bungalow with an integrated garage (garage is part of the same roof plane). The garage door is flush with the facade (or recessed). The roof is flat (or low-pitched). The house has large windows and an open plan. The garden is at the rear (or on the roof). The modern bungalow preserves the garden by placing the garage at the front or side, with a green roof or roof terrace adding extra garden space. The challenge is the cost (flat roof, large windows, modern materials). This plan is for clients who want a modern, contemporary bungalow.

This plan is for clients who want a modern, contemporary bungalow. The emotional effect is modern, integrated, and garden-preserving.

Quick Specs

• Garage: 2 cars (20′ x 20′ = 400 sq ft), integrated.
• Roof: flat (with roof terrace optional).
• House: 1,500-2,500 sq ft (open plan).
• Garden: rear (ground level) and/or roof terrace.
• Windows: floor-to-ceiling (south side).

Comparison Summary

Conclusion

A bungalow house with an attached car garage is a single-story home where the garage is integrated into the footprint in a way that preserves the garden area. The key is placing the garage at the front, side, or rear—not in the middle of the garden. The twelve plans presented here offer different strategies for different lot shapes and different client needs.

The Front-Garage Bungalow says: put the garage at the street, the garden at the rear. This is for narrow lots.

The Side-Garage Bungalow says: put the garage on one side, garden on three sides. This is for wide lots.

The Rear-Garage Bungalow says: put the garage at the rear (alley access), garden at the front. This is for urban lots with alleys.

The L-Shaped Bungalow says: put the garage in one leg, garden in the inside corner (courtyard). This is for corner lots.

The U-Shaped Bungalow says: put the garage in one wing, garden in the central courtyard. This is for large lots.

The Narrow Lot Bungalow says: fit a garage and a bungalow on a 20-25 ft wide lot. This is for row houses.

The Wide Lot Bungalow says: spread out on a 40-50 ft wide lot with a side garage. This is for suburban lots.

The Corner Lot Bungalow says: put the garage on the side street, preserve the main street facade. This is for corner lots.

The Detached Garage Bungalow says: separate the garage from the house, with a garden between. This is for a historic look.

The Split-Level Bungalow says: put the garage under the house (on a slope), preserve the main level garden. This is for sloping sites.

The Garage + Workshop Bungalow says: add a workshop to the garage. This is for homeowners who need a studio or storage.

The Modern Bungalow says: integrate the garage into a flat-roof, glass-walled modern house. This is for a contemporary look.

When designing a bungalow with an attached garage, ask: Where is the garden? The garden should be at the rear (most private) or sides, not in the front (unless you want a front garden). The garage should not block the garden.

Ask: Where is the garage door? A garage door facing the street can dominate the front facade. Recess the garage, add a porch, or use a side-entry garage to reduce the visual impact. A rear garage (alley access) eliminates the garage door from the front entirely.

Ask: What is the lot width? A narrow lot (20-25 ft) forces the garage to the front. A wide lot (40-50 ft) allows a side garage. A corner lot allows the garage on the side street.

Ask: What is the slope? On a sloping site, a split-level design can put the garage under the house, preserving the main level for living and garden.

Ask: What is the climate? In hot climates, a courtyard (L-shaped or U-shaped) provides shade and a private garden. In cold climates, a compact front-garage design reduces heat loss.

The best bungalow with an attached garage is not the one with the largest garage or the biggest house. It is the one where the garden is preserved, where the garage door is not the first thing you see, where the front porch welcomes you, where the bedrooms are quiet (away from the garage door), and where the garage is functional but not dominant. It is a plan for garden living with a car.