Lewis Knox
Lewis Knox

Phase 1: Children & Guest Bedrooms plus Gaming Den

Evolving a family home to suit changing needs

Bedrooms for young and old. Spaces to hang out and places to retreat. A stylish but practical update, designed for their life.

Sector: Residential
Style: Contemporary Classic
Location: Cheshire, UK
Completed: 2023

As families change, the way they live changes too. Our clients had enjoyed ten years in their home, but it just wasn’t working for their ever-growing family of six.

The project kicked off with a bedroom for twin boys aged nine. It needed to be a space for now – and the future. We designed a bunk-style set of beds with moveable singles on the ground floor, tiered steps with added storage, and comfortable mattresses above. These lofty spaces making flexible hideouts for friends to stay in, the boys to read in, and dens to be made in.

When our interior architects take on a new residential design it’s all about maximising the potential of every room. Creating fitted wardrobes in the existing alcove freed up valuable floor space and allowed us to personalise the space for the two boys. Rugs and blanket boxes inspired by their love of Harry Potter and passion for geography put a personal twist on their individual zones.

Children's bedroom with navy-blue built-in bunk beds featuring X-shaped railings and storage stairs, two single beds with green throws and blue ottomans, a knitted olive beanbag, a teddy bear, diamond-pane window with a blue plaid Roman blind and wall shelves with books and decor on neutral textured walls.

We designed a bunk-style set of beds with moveable singles on the ground floor, tiered steps with added storage, and comfortable mattresses above. These lofty spaces making flexible hideouts for friends to stay in, the boys to read in, and dens to be made in.

Helen, Founder & Interior Designer

Built-in deep blue bunk-bed nook with shelving holding a woven storage basket, a vintage-style alarm clock, a picture frame and books, while a teddy bear sits on a white bed topped with a green throw.
Navy-blue built-in bunk bed with wooden-step drawers leading to a top bunk with crisscross railing and cushions, and a small teddy bear wearing a blue ribbon sitting on the lower bed.
Close-up of a light whitewashed oak tabletop with rounded corner sitting above a matt dark blue drawer front, with a textured woven rug and part of a bed visible in the background.
Matte blue built-in cabinets with paneled doors and drawers arranged in rows, fitted with long dark handles, next to a textured beige wall with a corner of a wall-mounted TV and a green knitted blanket visible at the lower right.
Matte blue built‑in cabinets with paneled drawers and tall doors — one door slightly ajar — dark metal handles, a textured beige wall with the edge of a mounted TV to the right and a green knitted blanket visible in the bottom corner.

We carried the deep blue tone through to the 15-year-old’s room and complemented it with a grown-up tan and bronze scheme. White wall panelling designed by our interiors studio levelled up the freshness too.

Bedroom with a central bed topped by patterned cushions and a deep teal upholstered headboard, matching wooden bedside tables with wall lamps, two guitars by a window with dark blue curtains, and framed photos on a narrow shelf above.
Modern bedroom study corner featuring deep teal built-in cabinets flanking a desk with dual screens and a brown leather chair, diamond‑paned windows with grey curtains and a circular pendant light, a bed with a striped throw in the foreground
Contemporary bedroom with a neatly made bed topped by patterned cushions and a striped throw against a deep blue upholstered headboard, wooden bedside drawers with lamps and a small plant, a shelf of framed black-and-white photos above, diamond‑paned windows with dark blue curtains and a leather football on the sill, two guitars leaning by the window and a tan upholstered bench at the foot.

The space needed to be a calm retreat but reflect the personality of a rugby and music obsessed teen. So we designed neat display areas and a full wall of storage – to make keeping it tidy as simple as possible.

Beth, Interior Designer

Table lamp with a brown leather cone base and white shade beside an olive-green toy SUV model on a pale pink wooden chest, set against white paneled wall with textured grey wallpaper above.
Close-up of a wooden storage bench topped with a warm tan suede cushion and a copper leather drawer handle, positioned on a textured rug by a window with dark curtains and guitars leaning in the corner.
Close-up of a bedroom wall showing a tall textured blue upholstered headboard framed in dark trim, a wooden wall-mounted sconce with black metal shade and brass fittings, pale board-and-batten panelling above with a narrow shelf holding framed black-and-white photos, and part of a bedside table with a small plant.

Bespoke bedside cabinets with tan leather handles and weathered oak timber details added sophisticated touches, and matching drawers and an end of bed stool offered more all-important storage.

Modern bathroom featuring a black-framed glass shower with a matte black rain shower and handheld, a round mirror above a white basin on a dark navy vanity, white tiled walls, and a floating shelf with a small plant and ceramic hand.

The ensuite got a smart and airy makeover too, with fresh tiling, fittings and decoration that help the two spaces seamlessly flow.

Calm, neutral-toned bedroom featuring a neatly made bed with patterned cushions and textured throw, wooden headboard and bedside lamps, woven basket wall art, wicker pendant, tufted bench and diamond‑paned window with long curtains.

Guest bedrooms can be overlooked, but our client wanted a tranquil space that visitors would want to spend time in. Our studio designed a custom-made oversized headboard that creates a sense of more space in the room and bespoke fitted wardrobes for the alcove. Texture was key and we used natural timbers, rattan, and woven wallcoverings to make this a sophisticated sanctuary.

Neutral-toned bedside scene with a textured upholstered headboard, a ceramic lamp on a wooden nightstand with books and a woven basket below, patterned cushions on the bed and two woven wall baskets above.
Light grey boucle armchair with a patterned striped cushion beside cream built-in cabinets with black handles, showing wooden legs and pale wood flooring.
Beige tufted linen cushion resting on a rustic wooden bench with crossed legs beside white paneled drawers with black handles on a pale carpeted floor.

The final piece of the puzzle was taking the former playroom and transforming it into a smart den for the four boys. With plenty of storage for games and toys but lots of room for gaming and entertainment, it’s a space designed to grow with them.

Compact home office with built-in dark grey cabinetry and a light-wood floating desk holding two monitors and a wall-mounted TV, a wooden shelf above with wicker baskets and a round clock, and a grey sofa by a window with a Roman blind letting in natural light.
Open large photo book showing a forest and pastel sunset sky on a textured reddish-brown side table beside a small grey marble cup, with a light fabric-upholstered seat and neutral wallpaper in the background.
Corner of a light-grey living room with a textured sofa and striped cushions, a white-shaded floor lamp beside a diamond‑paned window showing green hedge outside, and a floating shelf with a framed photograph on the wall.
Tan brown leather armchair with diamond-quilted back and light wooden legs positioned beside a pale wood desk and dark green cabinetry with a wall-mounted TV visible at the edge.

View the next phase of this home redesign, including open plan living, kitchen, dining and utility rooms.

Loved every minute. The whole Lewis Knox team are incredible at what they do, and I couldn’t have done it without them. Can’t wait to start the next project with them very soon.

Gemma, Homeowner

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