"When Anna Baggett, a city planning consultant from Atlanta, and her sister broke up with their respective long-term partners, they still wanted to fulfill their dreams of home ownership. So they found a home with a large, 340-square-foot garage in the backyard. The duo decided to work with SketchHaus to turn the (spider- and cobweb-filled) garage into a tiny home. The kitchen, in particular, truly stands out."
"She combined gray-green IKEA cabinets combined with warm butcher block counters and open shelves up top to keep the space light, airy, and warm. The IKEA custom cabinetry came in clutch when putting the now-unrecognizable space together. Unfortunately, the original kitchen measurements were incorrect (Anna recommends always measuring twice!), but her contractor was able to fit a custom-sized IKEA corner cabinet to complete the design."
"Originally, Anna sourced a French door-style KitchenAid refrigerator from Facebook Marketplace, but the joy soon fizzled when the fridge stopped working. Fortunately, Anna still saw the bright side: "I replaced it with a smaller, vintage-looking refrigerator that fits the space much better, and it also left room for a taller cabinet that I use as a pantry. It was all for the best that I got a lemon!""
Two sisters transformed a 340-square-foot, spider-filled backyard garage into a modern tiny home with a standout full kitchen. The kitchen uses gray-green IKEA cabinets, warm butcher block counters, and open shelving to maintain a light, airy atmosphere. Custom-sized IKEA pieces solved measurement challenges, and secondhand shopping provided appliances and finishes. A failed refrigerator purchase led to a smaller vintage-style fridge and added pantry space. The original garage dated from 1950, but the modest materials budget, heavy reliance on IKEA, and secondhand sourcing produced a contemporary, functional space at low cost.
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