It’s possible to make a family-sized home out of a bachelor pad

With some careful, pragmatic design work, you can turn a starter home into a forever home

In 2006, Cillian, a young singleton, bought a 1950s terraced house as a starter home. In the heart of Drumcondra and close to his family, this small house had a remarkably long sloping garden and an airy, south-facing aspect.

Years passed, ...