Hillcrest House and two ways to use a bay window
At Hillcrest House, two bay windows in the living room offered different possibilities. A bespoke desk gave one a practical role, while a window seat in the other made the most of the valley views. A velvet corner sofa creates a place to sit together, and handmade plaster wall lights bring a softer layer of light to the panelling.
Ivy Cottage and a room shaped by its window
Macclesfield’s surviving weavers’ cottages are one reminder of how much character a window can give a building.
At Ivy Cottage, a circular window gives the living room its own character.
Pale upholstery and a dark timber sideboard bring warmth and contrast to a room with an architectural detail worth keeping in view.
Discuss your Macclesfield project
If you’re planning a renovation or would like to make more of an individual room, tell Ingrid a little about the property and how you’d like to use it. Explore her interior design services or see the other locations she covers.


