How Big is a 4 Car Garage?

By Courtney Pittman

How big is a 4 car garage? Pretty big. "At a minimum, a 4 car garage would need to be 38' wide x 20' deep," says Sam Morgan (managing member of SW Morgan Fine Homes).

With room to store up to 4 vehicles, these garage designs feel spacious and offer multiple uses. Need storage solutions? You got it. Looking for a garage with a shop area? We’ve got you covered. See our roundup of garage plans (each with a 4 car garage) below.

Explore our collection of 4 car garage plans here.

Barndominium Plan with 4 Car Garage

Barndominium Plan with 4 Car Garage - Main Level

Barndominium plans are (still) having a moment – and we are here for it. This one gives you plenty of room for storage with a 4 car garage that features a generous shop. Covered front and rear porches offer shaded comfort. In the open main living areas, a vaulted ceiling creates drama.

Enjoy casual meals at the kitchen island, which includes a bar top. Here’s a fun detail: a pass-through fireplace sits between the great room and the dining area. Four bedrooms rest on the right side of the plan, along with a kids living room. Don’t miss the luxe primary suite.

4 Car Garage with Shop

4 Car Garage with Shop - Main Level

4 Car Garage with Shop - Upper Level

This eye-catching barndominium house plan offers great curb appeal with a welcoming wraparound porch and a metal gable roof. You’ll appreciate the sizable 4 car garage with two shop areas. Inside, an island adds extra counter space in the kitchen. The living room waits nearby.

At the back of the plan, the primary suite impresses with a large closet, while the laundry room sits conveniently close by. Check out the versatile rec room (which features a kitchen) on the second level.

Farmhouse Plan with RV Storage

Farmhouse Plan with RV Storage - Main Level

Farmhouse Plan with RV Storage - Upper Level

Check out this must-see farmhouse plan. On the right side of the plan, the 4 car garage offers room to store an RV. The large kitchen island seats up to six. Note the cool coffee bar next to the pantry.

French doors open to an outdoor grilling porch, which features an outdoor kitchen. A spacious shower with two seats impresses in the primary suite. Three bedrooms rest on the left side of the plan. A bonus room offers all kinds of possibilities.

Small Barndo Plan

Small Barndo Plan - Main Level

Small Barndo Plan - Upper Level

In the market for a garage apartment plan? This one stands out with farmhouse curb appeal and a 4 car garage. We love the big covered storage area and the covered patios nearby. On the second level, a terrace offers outdoor living.

The family room flows effortlessly into the island kitchen. The walk-in pantry is a thoughtful amenity. Get work done in the practical pocket office. Two bedrooms share a hall bath at the back of the plan.

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Lots of Storage

Lots of Storage - Main Level

Lots of Storage - Upper Level

With a mix of siding types, a charming front porch, and a dormer window to boot, this handsome plan delivers loads of farmhouse style. Inside, the primary suite boasts an extra-generous closet, along with a private porch. An additional bedroom suite sits near the 4 car garage (which features a storage closet).

Nice weather? Relax on the back porch, which gives you an outdoor kitchen and a cozy fireplace. The heart of the home is the open kitchen and the vaulted living room. The walk-in pantry and the bar area are useful amenities. A large storage room, two secondary bedrooms, and an office complete this design.

Country Plan with Wraparound Porch

Country Plan with Wraparound Porch - Main Level

Country Plan with Wraparound Porch - Upper Level

A wraparound porch and a seamless layout are just some of the highlights of this three-bedroom barndominium design. The thoughtful kitchen takes center stage with an island. Everything has a place in the mudroom with lockers and a dog wash.

The 4 car garage takes up space on the left side of the plan and features a shop area. A safe room waits nearby. The main-level primary suite makes it easy to age in place, while two secondary bedrooms (each with a walk-in closet), a loft, and a big storage closet rest upstairs.

Modern Garage Plan

Modern Garage Plan - Main Level

Modern Garage Plan - Upper Level

Here’s a garage apartment plan that shows off modern style with a shed roof and large windows. The first level gives you a 4 car garage and a workshop. On the second floor, the island kitchen opens directly to the dining area and the living room for easy flow. In the primary suite, the closet gives you ample room for organization with built-in shelves.

Craftsman Plan with Workshop

Craftsman Plan with Workshop - Main Level

Craftsman Plan with Workshop - Upper Level

Check out this hardworking Craftsman house plan. The first floor boasts a 4 car garage with a workshop, along with a small kitchen and a half bath. The covered patio offers a nice reprieve from the sun.

On the second level, the vaulted great room opens to a breezy balcony via French doors. Nearby, an office adds versatility. An island in the kitchen gives you extra room to prepare meals. A bedroom suite rounds out this design.

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