The Norwalk                                                           2,721 Total sq. ft. Construction Area

In the 19th century, every prosperous farm had a carriage house. A carriage house was a separate building from the main house. It was a landing spot for their horses and buggies. Dormers, shutters, a straight roof ridgeline and a large area for the houses / buggies were common elements of this design.

Modern “carriage houses” have a wide variety of designs. The modern garage door is the extension of the “carriage house” barn door, required to protect the buggies and tools.

Carriage house plans are making a return. Many door manufactures have developed various, fancier garage door architectural styles, like Old English, Colonial, French, Mediterranean and Craftsman that can complement the carriage house look.

Many house building ideas which complement your home style and choice can be located via the Internet.

The Norwalk with its dominant large garage, dormers, shutters, etc. is a modern version of residential carriage house plans.