Lewis Knox
Lewis Knox

Phase 2: Formal Lounge & Dining Room

Celebrating heritage while injecting style

The second phase of a total home transformation. Celebrating heritage while injecting style. Smart zoning and bespoke touches.

Sector: Residential
Style: Classic Contemporary
Location: North Wales, UK
Status: Completed 2023

A big part of architectural design is the vision to take a redundant room and turn it into a space that can be seamlessly integrated. In this Georgian lodge the traditional orangery wasn’t fit for purpose, so we took it down. In its place we reinstated a beautiful bay window that linked to the phase one kitchen redesign.

Busy family life calls for zoning, relaxed everyday spaces alongside rooms that can shine on special occasions.

Flowing off the dining room, but with double doors for privacy, we created a formal lounge. Making the most of the proportions and symmetry we added a sympathetic fireplace design with bespoke panelling and cabinetry.

The clients wanted a space that was formal but brings people together and we added a bespoke club fender, a great focal point and perfect for larger social occasions.

Working with the client we sourced furnishings to complete their vision. Texture was key and we added subtle pattern and depth to complement the neutral palette of the overall scheme.

Elegant neutral living room with matching upholstered sofas and armchairs arranged around a coffee table and a marble fireplace set in built‑in shelving, topped by ornate ceiling moulding and a central chandelier, with floor‑to‑ceiling glass doors to the left.
Close-up of a fireplace corner featuring a white marble mantel with grey veining and a black granite firebox, a curved brass safety guard and brown leather-topped stools with nailhead trim beside white built-in shelving holding a large glass candle.
Neutral-toned sofa with patterned blue floral and beige cushions next to a glass side table topped with a potted white orchid, a small framed black-and-white baby photo and a decorative ceramic sphere.

Busy family life calls for zoning, relaxed everyday spaces alongside rooms that can shine on special occasions.

Bright elegant living room with a marble-surrounded fireplace and lit inset fire flanked by built-in shelving, two patterned upholstered armchairs and matching ottomans, large glass doors opening to a garden, decorative crown moulding and a modern brass-and-black chandelier.

Texture was key and we added subtle pattern and depth to complement the neutral palette of the overall scheme.

Fiona, Interior Designer

Patterned upholstered armchair with a navy cushion next to a glass-topped side table holding white orchids, positioned by a tall window with patterned curtains on a wooden floor.
Built-in cream shelving holding decorative ceramic vases and patterned orbs beside a white marble fireplace, with a tan leather bar stool with brass spindles in front and a mirror above reflecting a multi-shade chandelier.
Window seat with a patterned cushion and pale built-in drawers beside long grey curtains, looking out through a white-framed window onto a formal garden with a rectangular reflective pond, neatly trimmed spherical boxwood hedges and a green lawn edged by trees.

Watch the video below as Helen and Simon take you through this extraordinary renovation journey. Discover the innovative design choices and meticulous craftsmanship that bring each space to life, showcasing the dedication and creativity behind every detail.

Check out the third phase of this Georgian house design including the Master Suite and Dressing Rooms.

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