Situated in a peaceful, tree-lined suburb on the edge of Chester, Hidden Meadow is a newly built luxury family home defined by its scale, light and sense of calm.
Lewis Knox were involved from the early stages of the build to shape the complete interior vision, covering spatial planning, interior architecture, bespoke furnishings and final styling.
Set amongst mature trees with sweeping views across the Cheshire plains, the property enjoys both the tranquillity of the countryside and the ease of village living. Our role was to craft every interior element to suit contemporary family life, guided by a timeless and refined aesthetic.
Throughout its expansive layout, we created a consistent design language that pairs simple architectural forms with layers of texture and tone. Considered spatial planning enhances both light and flow, while bespoke details in joinery, lighting and soft furnishings bring depth and cohesion to every space.
The house unfolds gradually, offering balance between openness and comfort. It is conceived as a highly tailored sanctuary, deeply connected to its rural context yet elevated by its thoughtful design.
Generous proportions and tall ceilings lend a feeling of freedom, while also requiring careful consideration to ensure each area feels grounded. Circulation spaces were refined to improve sightlines and rhythm, introducing moments of visual interest that guide the eye naturally through the home.
Collaborating closely with the architectural framework, we developed a complete interior identity that transitions seamlessly from one area to the next.
At the centre, a sweeping staircase draws attention upward with subtle drama. Sculptural in form yet gentle in expression, it combines a natural oak handrail with textured plaster walls that catch and soften the light throughout the day.
To complete the interior, we will provide a full styling scheme, curating art, accessories and textiles that enhance warmth and personality across the home. Further updates will follow as the project continues to unfold.
About Lewis Knox
A dynamic interior design studio providing bespoke architectural and interior design services. More than 30 years experience in the luxury residential sector.
If you’d like to feature your news or stories on SBID.org, get in touch to find out more.
If you’d like to become SBID Accredited, click here for more information.
What began as a simple reconfiguration evolved into a carefully layered family home, shaped over two years in response to the changing needs of a young family.
Lewis Knox's work started with a full spatial review to help the clients realise the full potential of their new property. With a clear goal to improve flow and day-to-day usability, we developed a series of proposals that enhanced circulation and function, forming the basis of a cohesive interior scheme. These plans were implemented in close collaboration with the builder to ensure precision and continuity throughout.
Custom joinery was introduced in every area of the home, creating a consistent visual thread while addressing the specific requirements of each room. Lighting and electrical layouts were drawn around detailed furniture plans to achieve seamless integration. Bespoke flooring, handcrafted fireplaces and a discreet, panelled doorway leading to a private cinema contribute to the home’s layered character.
As family life evolved, so too did the design. Guest bedrooms were planned to convert easily into nurseries, providing flexibility for the years ahead. At the centre of the home, a large open-plan kitchen links to a games room and central bar, forming a natural space for entertaining. Smaller areas were given equal attention: a feminine home office, a dedicated playroom adjoining the kitchen, and a well-organised utility and boot room that can be tucked away when not in use.
Every detail has been designed to serve both comfort and purpose. The games room encourages connection, with a tailored bar that draws people together and deep midnight blue walls that lend a touch of theatre. In quieter moments, the cinema room offers a hidden retreat behind panelled joinery, while the master bedroom brings calm through soft textures and minimal detailing.
The bathrooms follow a similarly tactile approach, combining natural stone, bronze accents and layered lighting to create spaces that feel indulgent yet understated. A soft neutral palette runs throughout the home, enriched by warm timber tones that add depth and balance.
Rectory House is grounded in practicality yet imbued with warmth. Every space invites connection, yet offers a sense of calm and retreat. It is a home designed for the present, and ready to grow with the family into the future.
Set within one of Shrewsbury’s most distinguished streets, Edge Hill is an exceptional new build spanning over 14,000 square feet of refined contemporary living. Designed to unite elegance and practicality, this landmark residence will establish a new benchmark for luxury homes in the area.
The project began with the expertise of renowned architects Anderson Orr, who secured full architectural and planning permissions. Their ambition was to design a home that feels both timeless and modern, combining classical architectural forms with a contemporary sensibility that reflects the surrounding context. The design is rooted in principles of symmetry, proportion and balance, all while maximising the property’s unique position and sweeping views of the landscape.
A defining aspect of the design is the seamless relationship between the interior and exterior. This is where Lewis Knox was brought on board to develop the interior vision. The home is conceived not merely as a place to live but as a space to experience, offering a sanctuary that feels naturally connected to its setting. Expansive glazing and open-plan living areas allow light to pour through the interiors, creating a sense of calm and openness that enhances the feeling of space throughout.
The property’s design is a reflection of its picturesque Shrewsbury surroundings. Classical forms and traditional details blend effortlessly with the local architecture, ensuring the home feels rooted and enduring. Inside, a muted palette of natural tones and tactile materials enriches the tranquil atmosphere and reinforces its sense of place.
Spacious, open-plan living areas form the social heart of the home. Designed for adaptability, these spaces accommodate family gatherings as easily as moments of quiet reflection. A fully equipped gym, indoor pool, bespoke bar and games room create opportunities for relaxation, wellness and entertainment within the comfort of home.
The principal suite occupies the entire second floor and serves as a private retreat. It includes a generous bedroom, personal study, walk-in wardrobes and a luxurious en suite, all arranged to offer serenity, privacy and ease of use.
Every aspect of the interior has been designed to complement the home’s architectural grandeur. A soft, textural colour palette brings warmth and cohesion to the spaces, while refined materials and bespoke finishes enhance the overall sense of craftsmanship.
With its harmonious blend of classic architecture and modern living, Edge Hill embodies understated luxury. As the project progresses, it continues to reveal the balance of form, function and feeling that defines the Lewis Knox approach.
We love talking to clients about their vision for a project – the layout, the bespoke pieces, the textures and finish. But what if you could actually see all those things in the space itself? Enter 3D visualisation…
Essentially it’s creating a three-dimensional preview of interior spaces using computer software. It offers a more realistic, detailed, and immersive view of the final design than two-dimensional drawings.
At Lewis Knox we use 3D visualisation tools to help clients get a better understanding of complete scheme designs and also to explore specific bespoke pieces like furniture and joinery to help them explore how they will work.
Some people are great at creating mental pictures, but it can be a challenge for others. 3D visuals can do the hard work for us.
2D drawings and floor plans can be tricky to interpret but in 3D our clients can walk through the space, explore different viewpoints, zoom in on specific details, and really interact with the design.
"When it’s the first large scale project a client has worked on with an interior designer we often find that 3D models make a big difference." - Simon Knox, Founder & Interior Architect
Whether it’s materials, lighting, colours, or furniture, seeing the scheme in 3D gives a more realistic representation and helps clients to explore different elements in the design before committing to them.
At Lewis Knox everything we do is centred around collaboration. 3D visualisation helps us to build a deeper relationship with clients and bring them into the design process. It makes it easier for clients to engage at different stages, to give detailed feedback, and to trust the process.
And when you can see things in detail it leads to better – and faster decision making. Seeing the impact of choices around layout, materials, palette in a 3D visualisation helps to anticipate challenges and mitigates problems down the line.
This is particularly useful when developing bespoke pieces. It’s hard to see in 2D the functionality of a bespoke kitchen for example, but a 3D visualisation allows clients to see how individual pieces fit together and work.
3D bridges the gap between expectation and reality. When everyone has a detailed and realistic understanding of every aspect of the design – and from every angle – there are no surprises when the project starts to take shape.
"We’re working on a large-scale residential project at the moment and while the clients loved the scheme in 2D it was on a different level in 3D. She was so happy to see her dream dressing room in three dimensions that there were almost tears!" - Simon Knox, Founder & Interior Architect
We’re always looking for new ways to be creative and to collaborate with clients – and that includes AI. There is definitely potential in the future for AI to play a role in creating 3D visualisations, but the technology isn’t there yet. While from an initial concept perspective we do use Midjourney to explore initial ideas and trends with clients when it comes to architectural accuracy there are too many handrails flying into walls and disappearing staircases in current software.
Got a project you want to discuss? Interested to see your vision in 3D? We’d love to hear from you. Call us at the studio on 01829 271585 or drop us an email: [email protected].
Playful yet practical children's bedrooms, designed to adapt with their owners changing needs.
Lewis Knox were delighted to be asked by a family who they previously designed nurseries for to create grown up rooms for their children’s developing personalities and needs. Their request was that the children could grow with the room designs. Flexible bespoke design is something Lewis Knox always work into their designs especially kids rooms which need to work extra hard as they develop in age and requirements.
Their daughter’s desire for lots of colour and pattern kept our team happy and she was thrilled with the outcome. Our bespoke headboard and scatter cushions sit pride of place with our chosen accessories and furniture, all picked with our client in mind. Her parents are thankful for this space as it provides lots of storage to keep the room tidy and organised as well as a built in desk.
For their little boy’s bedroom, a fun as well as practical display/storage solution was required. We designed an imaginative integrated bed with a mix of hidden cupboard storage and open shelving. We designed a den to double up as an alcove for a desk when he grows up and needs space to do homework. We allocated space elsewhere in the room for the bed to be moved when needed with sockets and lighting accommodated for later years. Graffiti inspired wallpaper and a burst of colour in the bespoke pendants, upholstery and furnishings have given him the “best bedroom ever!”
The colourful patterned Missoni wallcovering adds a great focal point in this bedroom. The bespoke headboard acts as a backdrop for a layering of scatter cushions designed by the team.
Children’s rooms need to be designed carefully and with three main considerations. Storage. Personality. Longevity.
Bespoke joinery creates a cosy bed alcove and storage for our young client’s toy collection. Recessed reading niches allow him to store his essentials like storybooks and a glass of water.
When we design children’s bedrooms we always work to at least a 5-7 year life span. However electrics, storage and lighting are designed to last much longer with just the decor and loose furnishings to be adapted to suit their next stage. It’s this planning and detailing our design studio excels in, creating homes for our clients to effortlessly live their lives in and in future years as their families and lives evolve.
"These clients were a dream, allowing us to create colorful havens for their children. Practicality was still a main priority. We worked hard to create bespoke joinery which will last." - Simon, Interior Architect.
Join Helen and Simon as they guide us through this remarkable renovation, showcasing the innovative design choices and thoughtful craftsmanship behind each space.
Simon guides us through the transformation of a once disused indoor swimming pool, now reimagined as a bright, open-plan hub for family life. This multifunctional space seamlessly combines the kitchen, dining, and living areas, designed to be the social heart of the home. To suit the room’s proportions, the large island is both wide and long, featuring a specially sourced marble top with a shark-nose edge. The light oak finish, which complements the rest of the kitchen, enhances both the functionality and aesthetic appeal of the space.
The flooring transitions seamlessly between warm honey oak engineered timber and cream porcelain tiles in the kitchen to define the different zones. Lighting was another critical element, with zoned spotlights, large pendant lights over the island, and an intelligent Lutron system enabling scene-setting throughout the home. Original features were also preserved, with the staircase french-polished to a darker stain and adorned with a bespoke flat-weave stair runner.
A bespoke media unit, designed by the studio, adds practicality and intrigue. This unit not only houses a TV and soundbar but also conceals hidden storage and a secret door to the underfloor heating manifold. To make the open-plan area feel warm and cosy, the design incorporates a rich colour palette, soft textures, and accents of blue and bronze in the furnishings.
Moving into the formal lounge, the design emphasises symmetry and understated luxury. A bespoke log burner is inset into custom joinery, framed by a club fender and flanked by cabinetry wrapped in leather with acoustic fabric to conceal speakers. Above the fireplace, a paneled mirror doubles as a hidden TV, seamlessly blending technology with elegance. This room demonstrates the studio’s ability to create spaces that are both functional and visually stunning.
Helen takes us through the principal suite, which embodies tranquility and sophistication. The room features our studio-designed bed, strategically positioned to take in the stunning views of the landscaping. The bed is complemented by a striking oversized headboard in weathered oak, upholstered in soft grey linen fabric. The room is enhanced with bespoke tree wallpaper, printed in England, and tailored curtains designed by the studio. With the bed as the focal point, the layout takes a formal approach, incorporating two tallboy units—one housing a TV, as per the client’s request, and the other serving as a drink station. The headboard spans the entire wall, with built-in lighting control, reading lamps, and custom bedside tables that perfectly fill the space.
The dressing area and en suite were completely reconfigured, transforming two former guest bedrooms into his-and-her dressing rooms and a tranquil bathroom. His dressing room is hidden behind traditional paneling, while hers features illuminated shoe displays and faux leather wardrobe doors with antique brass accents. Clever storage solutions include a central island with a bench seat and hidden compartments.
The en suite’s focal point is a freestanding bath positioned before a period window, paired with Samuel Heath city bronze fixtures. It also includes bespoke vanities in weathered oak with Taj Mahal quartzite countertops, large statement mirrors, and Bella Figura lighting for optimal illumination. A walk-in shower and separate WC are discreetly hidden behind smoked glass doors, ensuring practicality without compromising aesthetics.
From a disused swimming pool to a cosy open-plan living area, the Georgian Shooting Lodge has been transformed into a home that perfectly balances tradition with contemporary needs. Each phase of this renovation reflects Lewis Knox’s meticulous attention to detail and commitment to honouring the property’s history while meeting the demands of modern living.
Discover more about this stunning transformation or explore other projects here.
Having worked with their clients on a new build property previously they asked Lewis Knox to work on the refurbishment of their own interior, asking for a classic contemporary feel.
The first phase was the Master suite where we designed a bespoke bathroom, bedroom and dressing room. Our clients love to travel and wished their master suite to reflect their love of high quality hotel suites; featuring classic English brands such as Drummonds and Colefax and Fowler.
The bathroom design involved sourcing high quality Italian carrara marble, designing a bespoke patterned floor with timber painted panelling which acted as a refined backdrop for the wallcovering and classic polished nickel fittings specified by Lewis Knox. For the bedroom a handmade corona bed canopy was designed due to the high ceiling proportions which creates a focal point in the room, all soft furnishings were designed and installed by our team.
The next phase of works involve the re-decoration of the guest suites including new ensuite bathroom designs before the ground floor third phase.
Blue hues add a feeling of calm to this serene and tranquil master suite. We designed a bespoke bed canopy with extra large scatter cushions for a sumptuous finish.
We commissioned a local joinery company to manufacture bespoke washstands, wardrobes and a dressing table based on a classic contemporary design which was drawn up in house and managed on site by Lewis Knox.
The stunning cast bathtub by Drummonds forms the centrepiece of the en-suite. Luxuriously oversized and satisfyingly deep!
"Creating a special haven for such lovely clients was an honour. We are busy working on more phases of this whole house refurbishment and cannot wait to share more with you."- Fiona, Interior Designer.
Bedrooms for young and old. Spaces to hang out and places to retreat. A stylish but practical update, designed for their life.
As families change, the way they live changes too. Lewis Knox's 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.
"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.
We carried the deep blue tone through to the 15-year-olds’ room and complemented it with a grown-up tan and bronze scheme. White wall paneling designed by our interiors studio levelled up the freshness too.
"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.
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.
The ensuite got a smart and airy makeover too, with fresh tiling, fittings and decoration that help the two spaces seamlessly flow.
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.
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.
Lewis Knox worked closely developing a new style for their home; a refined classical rural retreat full of soft, subtle tones and warm textures.
We were tasked with reimaging this barn conversion recently purchased by our clients. They were not keen on the inherited interior style and asked us to transform the interior into something more suited to their lifestyle, tastes and aspirations. It was important to reflect their love for nature, being animal lovers and having a strong connection with this area we used these points to formulate the designs for their home.
Existing floors were replaced with washed oak engineered timber which was reflected in several areas around the property; most notably cladding the entrance hall and games room fireplace to connect the two areas together.
We commissioned a sculptural feature stairwell light from a local artisan to hang pride of place and set a welcoming tone for everyone who enters. This palette of warm bronze and nature inspired details moves throughout the property with our use of materials in side tables, lamps and furnishing fabrics.
The property being open plan in parts, allowed us to bring a neutral colour palette throughout and warm up each room or zone with furnishings.
Where we had completely separate enclosed rooms and spaces such as the snug and bar we decorated this in warmer colours and tones to create intimate spaces our clients could retreat to, away from the main living spaces.
We utilised the annexe, a much forgotten part of the buildings and worked with our main contractor to bring it back up to modern standards. Creating a purpose made gym, ensuite, changing area, dog wash and kitchenette. It even featured a golf simulator room with a dedicated bar. This has transformed how our clients can enjoy their home, as they now have everything they need within their surroundings.
With spectacular coastal and countryside views, this cottage was set to be a dream holiday home in Wales. The brief from our clients was clear. Design a place with plenty of wow factor – think understated yet cool. Somewhere to switch off from the world, relax and unwind with family, friends and, of course, the dogs too.
The interior for this coastal cottage took a sensitive approach to its decor; the studio were mindful of its origin and reinstated the lime plaster, oak beams whilst adding a characterful yet modern take on a farmhouse kitchen.
Firstly, we remodelled the cottage, extending it to suit their need for space. Each bedroom was reconfigured to become more spacious, and furniture was chosen to look simple yet effective, using a mix of metal and timber to be robust and hard-wearing. Plus, loose linen covers over chairs and sofas helps accommodate the dogs.
The result was a charming place, filled with unique character, and ideal for entertaining lots of guests with ease.
Dark bathrooms can be successful small spaces. Instead of going light to try and make the space appear bigger we embraced the intimate size and went dark to create atmosphere.
As this was a second home, it was a budget-conscious project. So, we spent time sourcing the perfect items from markets, antique shops and salvage yards. Pairing these upcycled objects with bespoke pieces, and more glamorous accessories created a contemporary, rustic style.
"Our client requested the ultimate escape. We sourced some unique materials and had fun developing original ideas into each space to help create a haven away from his fast paced world of business." - Helen, Interior Designer.
Join SBID
Find out more about our flexible membership structure.
By subscribing, you agree to be added to SBID’s mailing list. As an industry’s standard bearer organisation, we strive to bring you the most up to date news and access to exclusive industry content through our various newsletters.
First Name
Last Name
Email Address
I accept the SBID Terms of Use