The Old Rectory

A bespoke family home designed 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.

Kitchen display cabinetry with glass-fronted doors and warm lighting detail
Large kitchen island with stone worktop, dark base units and pendant lights
Lounge with twin alcove shelving, round mirror and dark fireplace surround

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.

Games room with bespoke bar, blue grasscloth walls and full-size pool table
LK_Old Rectory Bar & Games Room Detail
Games room with charcoal fireplace, layered joinery and curated decorative objects in a symmetrical display.

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 study with built-in shelving, central desk and soft blush-toned joinery
Boot room with painted cabinetry, oak bench and integrated basket storage

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.

Children’s bedroom with soft grey walls, statement headboard and play teepee
The nurseries are soft and calming, with gentle textures and thoughtful details that feel playful now and will remain timeless as the children grow.
Children’s wardrobe with blue-painted joinery and brushed bronze handles
Nursery with neutral wallpaper, cream chair and natural textures
Children’s playroom with built-in bench seat, soft neutral palette and playful accessories

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.

Cinema room with velvet modular sofas, wall panelling and integrated screen
Master bedroom with sloped ceiling, upholstered headboard and layered bedside styling

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

Freestanding bath with matte black tapware and natural wood shelving
Walk-in shower with full-height tiling and recessed niche in neutral tones
Master bathroom with marble vanity, double mirror and built-in stone bath surround
Walk-in shower with limestone walls, matte black fixtures and recessed niche
Dark timber vanity unit with marble top and integrated storage in master bathroom

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.

Landing window with textured roman blind, fluted vase and burnt orange bench seat
Guest bedroom dressing area with integrated storage and oak-topped vanity
Dressing room with full-height cabinetry, integrated ladder and soft neutral palette
Upper landing with double staircase and classic white balustrade detail
Grand hallway with geometric floor tiles and dark timber staircase with a central carpet runner, framed by soft wall panelling.

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