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Interior Designer: Hunter & Belle Ltd

Architect: Hunter & Belle Ltd

Construction: Swanshawe Ltd

Kitchen: Mowlem & Co

Photography: Darren Chung

Hunter & Belle Ltd has transformed the kitchen, dining and living areas of a luxury family home in Cheshire, creating a sophisticated open plan environment that combines contemporary elegance with everyday practicality. Centred around the dramatic use of Calacatta Viola marble, the redesign has turned a previously unbalanced layout into a cohesive and highly functional living space that serves as the true heart of the home.

The brief challenged Hunter & Belle Ltd to remodel the existing floorplan so the kitchen became the architectural focal point while ensuring the adjoining dining and living areas remained naturally connected. Rather than allowing one space to dominate, the design establishes a series of complementary zones that function independently while maintaining a strong visual relationship, supporting everything from busy family mornings to large scale entertaining.

A defining feature of the project is the use of striking Calacatta Viola marble, which introduces timeless elegance and creates a strong visual thread throughout the interior. Hunter & Belle Ltd paired the expressive natural stone with subtle soft gold metallic detailing, allowing the richness of the materials to take centre stage without relying on excessive decoration. The result is an interior that feels luxurious, refined and enduring.

Practicality remained equally important throughout the project. Designed for a family with two young children, every surface, upholstery and cabinetry was selected for its durability as well as its appearance, ensuring the home could comfortably accommodate cooking, homework, family meals and daily routines while maintaining its sophisticated character.

Hunter & Belle Ltd also carefully zoned the open plan layout to encourage interaction while allowing different activities to take place simultaneously. A relaxed family snug provides a comfortable retreat without distracting from the prominence of the kitchen, while a bespoke bar has been seamlessly integrated into the main living space to encourage informal entertaining without relying on the home’s dedicated basement entertainment suite.