do you mean the garage door won't be in use ? then it's possible just to place storage units in front of it.

Unless you have a very beautiful garage door I would paint it a color that blends with the brick IMO they are all too much in your face as is I loved it when the garage was at the back of the house not front and center

I love the exterior lights in the first photograph! It's a great and simple way to give your property a major makeover with something so settle. We talk about exterior lights and 8 other ways to easily add curb appeal to your property in our latest blog post. Read about it here: http://goodfellasconstruction.net/blog/9-ways-to-add-instant-curb-appeal

No windows big enough. You see we live in the attached apt of a very old house,which the bed would easily fit in. But I guess we could get the newer bed(king,wrought iron,our choice of colours+ it comes apart,not at all cheap! Just easier- but no cool top.,) Thanx Lyn,anyway! Every comment helps- now do you prefer an antique step stool or little stairs to get into a high-mattressed bed?