Rich walnut sits alongside bold colour-washed textiles, antiqued mirrors and quirky styling to enhance this one of a kind apartment in Manchester.

The professional client required space for entertaining, relaxing and running his business within the walls of this original college interior. The historical plaques were enhanced with elegantly painted panels, oversized candelabras and mixed with contemporary seating.

The home office mezzanine deserved something special, and the inky blue bespoke cabinets with solid wooden countertops provides a space with a distinctive masculine edge. Giant antique mirrors lean behind a leather sofa and the ground floor sitting room can be viewed from above, relating the two spaces together.

In contrast, the bedrooms were modernised by the developers and the bespoke faux leather headboard and muted colour scheme allows for personality to be highlighted in accessories, artwork and styling.