Cheshire Manor House

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Cheshire Manor House is a Grade II listed period residence set within the Cheshire countryside, full of architectural detail and historic charm — but with interiors that had become heavy, dated, and poorly connected to the way the owners wanted to live day-to-day.

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The clients were looking for a long-term, timeless interior foundation: something calm and contemporary that respected the character of the building, while bringing greater clarity, warmth and usability to the main living spaces.

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Our role at concept stage was to establish the interior architecture direction for the first phase of works — focusing on the arrival experience, the principal living rooms, and a more cohesive material and lighting language that could carry through the home over time.

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Rather than chasing trend, the design approach centred on restraint: neutral architectural elements, refined texture, and subtle moments of modern contrast against the historic shell.

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Design Focus

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• A lighter arrival experience: Rebalancing the entrance hall and stair with a softer palette, improved lighting, and architectural detailing that enhances the original proportions.

• Timeless material foundation: Warm timber tones, stone neutrals and aged metal accents — creating a calm base that allows furniture, art and textiles to evolve over the years.

• Cohesive ground floor flow: Spatial planning and zoning to make everyday living feel more intuitive, connected and generous within the existing footprint.

• Heritage-sensitive modernity: Contemporary interventions introduced carefully, ensuring the home feels current without losing its period identity.

• Lighting as atmosphere: Layered lighting design to lift darker areas of the house and create warmth across day and evening settings.

 

The Result

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• A clear interior vision for a modern, welcoming listed home

• A refined palette and lighting strategy that enhances natural brightness

• A coherent design framework that can scale across future renovation phases

• A timeless foundation — modern in feel, respectful in character, and built for long-term family living

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