Lewis Knox: Sympathetically Restoring an 18th Century Manor House 24th March 2025 | IN INTERIOR DESIGN PROJECTS | BY SBID

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.

Lewis Knox, Lewis Knox: Sympathetically Restoring an 18th Century Manor House
Lewis Knox
Lewis Knox, Lewis Knox: Sympathetically Restoring an 18th Century Manor House
Lewis Knox

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.

Lewis Knox, Lewis Knox: Sympathetically Restoring an 18th Century Manor House
Lewis Knox

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.

Lewis Knox, Lewis Knox: Sympathetically Restoring an 18th Century Manor House
Lewis Knox

The next phase of works involve the re-decoration of the guest suites including new ensuite bathroom designs before the ground floor third phase.

Lewis Knox, Lewis Knox: Sympathetically Restoring an 18th Century Manor House
Lewis Knox
Lewis Knox, Lewis Knox: Sympathetically Restoring an 18th Century Manor House
Lewis Knox

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.

Lewis Knox, Lewis Knox: Sympathetically Restoring an 18th Century Manor House
Lewis Knox
Lewis Knox, Lewis Knox: Sympathetically Restoring an 18th Century Manor House
Lewis Knox

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.

Lewis Knox, Lewis Knox: Sympathetically Restoring an 18th Century Manor House
Lewis Knox

The stunning cast bathtub by Drummonds forms the centrepiece of the en-suite. Luxuriously oversized and satisfyingly deep!

Lewis Knox, Lewis Knox: Sympathetically Restoring an 18th Century Manor House
Lewis Knox
Lewis Knox, Lewis Knox: Sympathetically Restoring an 18th Century Manor House
Lewis Knox

“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.

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.

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