Beatrice Smith, cofounder of Smith & Weir Interiors and a former prop stylist, renovated a 400 square foot early 1900s cottage in Bedford, New York, originally used as a dressmaker’s shop, converting it into a guest house behind her 1799 main residence. She partnered with her brother in law, architect Alessandro Ronfini of DEMO Architects, who oversaw the renovation and managed the structural and technical upgrades, including roof reinforcement, updated utilities, humidity control, and the installation of discreet storm windows to ensure the building’s longevity. Smith guided the interior vision, layering reclaimed materials, antiques, and custom details that balance historic restraint with everyday functionality, resulting in a quietly refined retreat deeply rooted in its original character.