10 houses with small footprints

AS RENOVATION FIRST TIMERS, AMY AND TOM HAVE TRULY PASSED WITH FLYING COLOURS, TRANSFORMING A DARK, TWO-STOREY TERRACED HOUSE INTO A THREE-STOREY, LIGHT-FILLED CONTEMPORARY HOME

Inspired by the architecture of contemporary art galleries, this home has towering volumes and sweeping curves

With careful craftsmanship and an eye for detail, David Valinsky and Jess Mitchell transformed their narrow Victorian terraced house into a practical and thoughtfully designed homel

The decision to buy a tired doer-upper was all about the location for one couple and realising they had to knock it down felt like a setback, but now they have a contemporary home that’s as spectacular as the landscape it sits within

Ryan James and partner Craig elevated their compact cottage with clever decorating tricks and space-saving ideas

Converting a loft is the obvious choice when it comes to adding space and value to a home. There’s a variety of styles and solutions to choose from, as these UK projects demonstrate