Lewis Knox
Lewis Knox

Rectory House

Designing a bespoke family home for life in motion

What began as a spatial reconfiguration became a carefully layered home, shaped over two years in response to the evolving needs of a young family.

Sector: Residential
Style: Classic Natural
Location: Cheshire, UK
Status: Completed Summer 2025
Size: 4971 sq ft

Our involvement began with a full review of the layout to help our clients unlock the potential of their new home. With a clear need for improved flow and functionality, we developed a series of spatial proposals that would support day-to-day living. These were implemented in close partnership with their builder and set the foundation for a cohesive interior scheme.

Custom joinery was designed throughout the home, creating a strong sense of visual consistency while responding to the specific needs of each space. Lighting and electrical plans were drawn around detailed furniture layouts, ensuring seamless integration. Bespoke floor finishes, fireplaces, and a concealed panelled entrance to a private cinema all contribute to the considered layering of the home.

As the family’s requirements changed, we adapted the design to suit. Guest rooms were designed to convert into nurseries with ease, offering built-in flexibility for the future. In the heart of the home, a generous open-plan kitchen connects to a games room and central bar, providing a natural setting for entertaining. Elsewhere, smaller spaces were crafted for individual needs: a feminine home office, a dedicated playroom off the kitchen and a smart utility and boot room that can be discreetly closed off.

The result is a home that feels grounded and purposeful, with spaces that invite connection while offering moments of quiet retreat. It is designed not just for now, but for everything still to come.

Light grey built-in display cabinets with glass-fronted doors and warm interior lighting showing wine glasses and decorative vases, set above a marble kitchen island with a farmhouse sink, potted herbs and brass tap, beside tall multi-pane windows.
Tall pale grey painted cabinet with paneled double doors and round black knobs above a light marble countertop and matching lower drawers, a narrow reflection of a hallway visible at the left edge
Arched brass kitchen faucet with dual handles on a marble countertop, flanked by concrete pots of green herbs and soft-focus glass doors in the background.
Open dark-wood kitchen cabinet set into pale grey cabinetry, with upper shelves holding a woven basket, pairs of mugs and storage jars, and a marble counter below featuring a white electric kettle, a blue-and-white floral teapot and a copper coffee pot under warm under-cabinet lighting
Bright contemporary kitchen with a large marble-topped island holding potted herbs, dark wood island base and upholstered bar stools under hanging cylindrical pendant lights, flanked by cream cabinetry, a range with a marble backsplash and glass-front display cabinets.
Symmetrical living room centred on a dark marble fireplace with a round mirror above, flanked by backlit dark-wood built-in shelves, neutral beige sofas with patterned cushions and a coffee table holding a glass vase of white hydrangeas and greenery.

Every detail in the games room was designed to invite sociability. The tailored bar encourages conversation, while the midnight blue walls add a touch of drama.

A grey-felt pool table with coloured balls in play fills the foreground of a stylish games room featuring navy-blue walls, a marble-topped bar with glassware and bottles, pendant lamps overhead, framed black-and-white artworks on the left wall and a pink armchair by a window.
Close-up of an interior corner featuring stacked polished dark brown marble slabs with white veins, cream-painted wooden moulding, a narrow dark wood frame, vertical cream fluted panels and a deep blue textured fabric background.
Ornate white fireplace set against a deep blue wall with a framed black-and-white painting of an adult and child holding hands above it, flanked by illuminated wooden built-in shelves displaying books, vases, sculptures and marble accents.

These are the spaces that quietly elevate daily life. The boot room and study were designed with a sense of order without losing warmth.

Home office with a wooden desk holding a weathered ceramic vase of white hydrangeas, a closed laptop and stacked notebooks, facing a fireplace topped by a framed painting and flanked by symmetrical beige built‑in shelves filled with pottery, books and decorative objects under a woven rattan ceiling light.
A tidy mudroom with deep teal built-in cupboards and a wooden bench, wicker storage baskets on a shelf, wall hooks holding tote bags and a hat, a vase of dried flowers, and a wicker F&M chest on the stone floor beside a windowed door letting in daylight.

Each guest bedroom was planned with the future in mind. What begins as a welcoming space for visitors can easily adapt as the family’s needs grow and shift.

A tidy bedroom with a navy-blue quilted bed and plush pillows against a dark upholstered headboard, pale grey textured walls, wooden floating shelves with toys and books, a framed abstract print, a round black chandelier overhead and a white play teepee in the corner.
The nurseries are soft and calming, with gentle textures and thoughtful details that feel playful now and will remain timeless as the children grow.
Panelled deep-blue wardrobe with black vertical handles against grey textured wallpaper and a radiator at left, with a cream vintage-style toy pedal car labelled '1' and 'Harry' parked on the carpeted floor in the foreground.
Neutral-toned nursery with a wooden cot and upholstered armchair to the left, a small window above a white radiator holding a teddy, a woven bear-shaped toy basket on the carpet, a white built-in wardrobe to the right and subtle animal-print wallpaper on the far wall.
Cozy children's playroom featuring a built-in window seat with patterned upholstery and colourful cushions beneath a wall lamp and bunting, a central play area with small round tables and wooden toys, shelving and toy storage, a patterned Roman blind over the window and a wooden desk with more toys against neutral textured walls.

The master bedroom brings its own sense of comfort, with soft textures and simple details that create a calm and restful atmosphere. Elsewhere in the home, the cinema room is tucked behind panelled joinery, offering a hidden space to switch off, slow down and enjoy a quiet moment away from the main living areas.

Attic bedroom with a deep‑purple quilted bed and layered neutral cushions centered beneath a six‑pane window with a linen valance, flanked by matching cream bedside cabinets and lamps against pale beige walls and a sloping ceiling.
Cream-painted paneled wardrobe with long black handles next to a sash window with a folded beige roman blind, a small wooden letter A and knotted rope ornament on the sill above a white column radiator.
Close-up of a white drawer unit with a partially open drawer revealing a dark wood interior, a dark wood countertop above, and an antique brass horizontal bar handle.
Nightstand beside a bed topped with a beige ceramic lamp, a blue-and-white mottled glass vase and a small stack of books crowned by a decorative coral-like sphere, next to white pillows and a plush mauve-purple quilt beneath a window.
Dimly lit home cinema with deep brown textured walls and oversized plush velvet sofas facing a large wall-mounted screen showing a movie scene of two men in black suits.

In the bathrooms, we focused on texture, tone and comfort. Natural stone, bronze detailing and layered lighting create a space that feels calm and quietly indulgent.

Neutral-toned bathroom with a white freestanding bathtub by a window, two dark floating shelves displaying potted plants, a spiral shell ornament and a woven basket, and a beige vanity with stone countertop, radiator and a black glass wall sconce.
Modern bathroom with a glass-front walk-in shower featuring a black rainfall showerhead and handheld on pale grey stone tiles, and a white freestanding bathtub beside a mullioned window with a woven Roman blind overlooking trees.
Dark marble bathroom vanity with an undermount sink and oil‑rubbed bronze faucet beneath a dark wood framed mirror, a tall ribbed wall sconce reflected in the mirror, and a black tray holding rolled white towels and amber soap bottles with built‑in shelving visible to the left.
Minimalist walk-in shower clad in warm beige stone tiles with a black ceiling-mounted rain showerhead, matching black wall controls and handheld, and a recessed shelf holding orange and yellow toiletry bottles.
Neutral-toned bathroom with a built-in marble bathtub beneath a mullioned window, a dark wood vanity with marble countertop, wall sconce and metal towel rail.

A soft neutral palette runs throughout the home. Warm wood tones add depth and balance, creating a sense of comfort that feels both natural and refined.

Bright landing with white paned windows topped by a woven beige Roman blind, a large textured white vase of leafy green branches on the sill, a rust-coloured upholstered bench beneath and a dark wooden balustrade to the right against moulded cream walls.
Round dark dining table arranged with woven placemats, floral-patterned china, tall cream taper candles and glass vases of white flowers, beneath a large tiered brass chandelier and an abstract painting flanked by wall sconces.
Tall dark wooden sliding ladder leaning against cream built-in wardrobes with full-length mirrored doors, long metal handles and an overhead rail for the ladder.
Light-filled upstairs hallway with white painted balustrades and dark handrails beside carpeted stairs, ornate mouldings and chandeliers, and a window with an orange bench at the far end.
Long, narrow hallway with a dark wooden staircase on the right covered by a beige runner, patterned terracotta-and-black tiled floor, white paneled walls with a console table and vase of flowers, and a circular black metal chandelier above leading to a bright window at the far end.

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