“Economy was always at the forefront of all of our decision making due to the high cost of building in California,” explains Kille. But that did not stop her and the design team from selecting strong color choices, like green kitchen cabinets and a bold orange-red front door. Photo 17 of 20 in No Small Plans: 10 Floor Plans That Transform Garages into Livable Spaces from Here’s What It Cost to Build 10 of Our Favorite Homes of the Year

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While the budget of $230,000 was limiting considering the scope of the conversion, costs were saved by purchasing simple kitchen appliances and finishings to splurge on things like the addition, a vaulted veneer plywood ceiling, and light fixtures.