Self-Taught Sydney Designer Transforms Cottage Into Modern Home, 59sqm/635sqft

The cottage dates back to around 1849 and was built by inmates of the nearby Darlinghurst jail to house the wardens.

Sam Eggleton wanted to create a home that was warm and inviting and really welcomed in that rear to North aspect light.

Using traditional materials in a tonal way really made the space not try to be something that it's not.

The Juliet balcony is a beautiful spot to catch the morning sun and views of the Sydney skyline.

The kitchen really connects seamlessly to the living space.

The old kitchen stood has become the wash zone, so it incorporates much needed but albeit a really teeny dishwasher.

The bathroom is situated behind a pocket door in the rear wing of the property.

Don't be afraid to shift, repurpose, or reuse certain spaces because every millimeter counts and also you can't change the direction of the sun, so capturing as much light as you can with that aspect is just also so important in making a space feel bright and breezy. Thanks for watching. If you're an architect or designer with a project we could feature, please share it with us at nevertoosmall.com/submissions..