1 Smart Garage Apartment, Loads of Design Ideas

The Suite Life

You would never guess that this luxurious guest suite is also a garage apartment. Clever design details such as a fabric-backed Murphy bed, perfectly placed curtains, and fine balance of pattern and neutrals make this tailored suite oh-so-sweet.

Benchmark

Colorful and versatile, we love the traditional-meets-modern spin on this coffee table/ottoman/bench that packs in the punch—with a bang for the buck to boot.

Balboa Ikat Bench in Salsa, $149 
Available at Grandin Road

Curtain Call

These hard-working, sturdy yet handsome curtains deserve to take a bow since they serve two important purposes—elegantly framing the Murphy bed when it’s open, and concealing the box when it’s slipped away entirely.

Peyton Linen Cotton Grommet Drape, from $69 
Available at Pottery Barn

Earn Your Stripes

This bold, hand-woven jute rug is as practical as it is stylish. Use its stripes to your advantage—such as to visually separate the bed from the seating area.

Bright Stripes Rug, from $109 
Available at Horchow

Cocktail Hour

Beautifully fabricated marble is no longer relegated to mantels and countertops. Enjoy it in small doses with this white marble and hand-forged iron piece with charming bistro curves.

Quarry Side Table, $249 
Available at Crate & Barrel