Why the tiny garages! C'mon builders- 1 more truss wouldn't kill you.
- Kate Loeb
- Feb 21, 2025
- 2 min read
Updated: Feb 2
We’ve all seen them—the "WTF" moments in modern home building. You walk into a beautiful new home in Cypress or Katy, the finishes look great, the curb appeal is high, but the moment you try to actually live in the space, things fall apart.
In our latest video, "WTF Builders?! Part Five," we highlight a struggle that is becoming all too common in suburban developments: the disappearing garage.
The Illusion of Space When you’re touring a model home, the garage is usually empty. It looks cavernous. But as the video demonstrates, once you pull in a modern SUV, the "standard" two-car garage feels more like a storage locker. When you have to hold your breath just to clear the side mirrors and then perform a Cirque du Soleil routine just to squeeze out of the driver's side door, that isn’t a home—it’s a daily obstacle course.
Why Does This Happen? Many production builders prioritize square footage in the "living areas" to hit specific price points, often shaving inches off the garage, hallways, or utility rooms to make it happen. They follow the absolute minimum building codes rather than following the logic of modern life. They build for the brochure, not for the owner.
The Artosa IDC Difference: Design with Purpose At Artosa IDC, we believe that Design with Purpose means aesthetic beauty must support everyday living. When we take on a full home remodel or an interior construction project, we look at the "flow" of the home.
Spatial Awareness: We don't just move walls; we analyze how your furniture, your vehicles, and your family move through the space.
Structural Expertise: Unlike builders who are married to a one-size-fits-all blueprint, our team specializes in structural remodeling. We find ways to reclaim wasted space and improve functionality.
Human-Centric Planning: Whether it’s a kitchen island that’s too close to the fridge or a garage that’s too tight for a Mazda CX-5, we identify these "friction points" during the design phase so you never have to ask "WTF?" after the project is done.
Don’t Settle for "Standard" Your home should be a place of ease, not a place where you have to tuck your mirrors in just to park. If you are tired of the "builder grade" lifestyle and are ready to transform your Cypress-area home into a space that actually works for you, it’s time to think bigger.
From custom built-ins that maximize storage to structural changes that open up your floor plan, Artosa IDC bridges the gap between high-end interior design and professional general contracting.
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