The Engine House kitchen and dining room

Creative Reuse: 12 Before & After Projects That Repurpose Old Buildings Into Inspired New Homes

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After: When designer Michael Corsar converted a late Victorian utility building in Suffolk
into a home for his friend Sandy Suffield, he kept the charming features, like the 17-foot ceilings, while making the space habitable after years of neglect. Deben Joinery built the kitchen cabinetry. The vintage Optima pendants are by Danish designer Hans Due.