15th-Century Stone Cottage Gets a Sensitive Update

When you purchase a property that’s been standing for hundreds of years, the prospect of renovating it might be daunting. How do you make it suitable for modern living without destroying the original beauty of the building?

Fortunately, the new owner of this 15th-century house was an experienced interior designer, Beth Dadswell of Imperfect Interiors, who had the skill and vision to put her stamp on it without taking away its character. The cottage was originally part of the oldest building in town, a coach inn, so with this legacy in mind, Dadswell sensitively transformed it from a dated, cramped space into a bright, cozy and functional weekend retreat.