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

Dating from 1890, this Sag Harbor cedar-clad cottage is an exquisite blend of the past and the present

Musicians, astronomers and artists all played a part in the story of this historic Surrey Hills home, which has begun a new chapter with the help of design studio Gunter & Co

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

In this chic apartment designed by Églantine Sicat and Pauline Dellemotte, bespoke pieces make the best use of space but also deliver beauty

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