Taking the owners’ love of photography as inspiration, this Victorian house was given a family-focused contemporary makeover

This selection of striking projects shows the innovative ways in which a single-storey home can be transformed to meet the needs of its occupants

Annicka Locket and James Terry took an upside-down approach to turn a derelict outhouse into a barn with a difference

The design of this stunning oak frame home was carefully thought through to ensure it would stand the test of time

A twist of fate led André and Lisanne Hedger to realise their dream of owning a chocolate-box thatched cottage in the heart of the countryside – the perfect place to create happy memories with their young family

Paula Costa and David Rushford put their own stamp on this historic former post office with a considered blend of old and new, and a calm, neutral palette