INTERIORS BY INGRID
Hillcrest House — Interior Design in Macclesfield
A contemporary family-home refurbishment combining bespoke furniture, natural materials and statement lighting.
Hillcrest House is a much-loved family home in Macclesfield, Cheshire. With their three children leaving for university, the owners approached Ingrid to refresh interiors that had begun to feel tired and dated.
The brief was to create a sophisticated yet comfortable home, with an elegant colour palette and continuity between rooms. The first phase included the living room, snug, master bedroom and en-suite.
Ingrid brought together bespoke furniture, tactile finishes and carefully considered lighting, integrating the property’s existing smart home technology into the design.
Living Room & Bespoke Home Office
The light-filled living room centres on conversation and relaxation. A bespoke velvet corner sofa provides generous seating, complemented by locally crafted tables with marble tops and brushed brass detailing.
Wall panelling, elegant cornicing, handmade plaster wall lights and a sculptural chandelier bring character and atmosphere to the room.
A bespoke desk turns one bay window into a practical home office, while a window seat in the other offers a peaceful place to enjoy the valley views.
A Bespoke Master Bedroom
The master bedroom was designed as a calm, luxurious retreat. A bespoke bed, headboard and upholstered bench combine velvet, bouclé and specialist wood veneers to create warmth and depth.
A hand-silvered antique mirror reflects light, while a contemporary chandelier and coordinating wall lights complete the scheme. Controls integrated into the headboard allow the clients to operate lighting and automatic curtains from the bed.
A Spa-Inspired En-Suite
Large-format Italian porcelain tiles create a refined backdrop for a sculptural freestanding stone bath and contemporary brassware.
A ceiling-mounted shower offers rainfall and waterfall effects, while an illuminated tiled niche provides practical storage and soft ambient lighting. Wall-mounted basin fittings keep the detailing clean and understated.
Cosy snug design
The snug provides a quieter space for reading, watching television and relaxing beside the fire.
Bespoke cabinetry in a specialist wood veneer incorporates storage, space for family photographs and a horizontal electric fire. Bronze handles, textured wallpaper and full-length velvet curtains add warmth.
Generous velvet armchairs with matching footstools and softly illuminated cornicing create a comfortable evening retreat.
A Home Designed Around Its Owners
Working closely with the clients, Ingrid balanced spaces for conversation, work and quiet relaxation. A consistent palette of colours, materials and detailing connects the rooms while allowing each to retain its own character.
The result is a personal, beautifully considered home that brings together everyday comfort and lasting quality.
Behind the Transformation
The refurbishment focused on adapting an established family home for its owners’ next chapter.
Ingrid reconsidered furniture layouts, designed bespoke pieces and developed a coordinated scheme across the living spaces and master suite. Integrated lighting, cabinetry and smart home controls contribute to both the appearance of the interiors and the way they function.