On Jones Street in Savannah’s Historic District, the 1853 Margaret Dibble House stands as a testament to how interiors can honor the past while embracing the present. Designer Linn Gresham of Leah Bailey Interiors has orchestrated multiple transformations over the years for the homeowners. The residence is a clever combination of renovation, historic preservation, and new construction. “It’s a work in progress,” she says.

For the latest iteration, which took three years to complete, the directive was to renovate upstairs bedrooms and baths in the original structure, refresh the period rooms below, and add a new wing with a kitchen, a primary suite, and an elevator. Completed in 2023, the project required navigating Savannah’s strict preservation guidelines while delivering a modern soph

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