with Hunter & Belle

Creating Quiet Luxury

Creating Quiet Luxury

Welcome to a home where everything has been considered — and then elevated.

Tucked away in the leafy privacy of Formby, this new-build property was designed for a high-profile athlete who lives life at pace — but values tranquillity, comfort, and cinematic escapism when off the pitch. A collaboration between Hunter & Belle Interiors, Stellify Build, and SONA, the result is a sanctuary where tailored craftsmanship meets intuitive technology, without compromising beauty.

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From Ground Up: Building a Lifestyle

This wasn’t just a house build — it was a vision shaped from the very foundations. Working closely with Stellify and Hunter & Belle, SONA was engaged early to ensure the technology integrated perfectly into the interior architecture and the client’s lifestyle.

From pre-wiring, to integrating lighting details in the floors, ceilings and window reveals, to fitting a star cinema ceiling and final keypads, the engineering flows invisibly behind walls, ceilings, and furniture — ready to deliver at the touch of a button.

As with all SONA projects, we still provide ongoing support and service to this family.

Day-to-Night Living in the Family Room

The family room combines tech, comfort, and calm, delivering seamless day-to-night transitions:

  • Motorised blinds descend silently from custom blind reveals carved into curved window details.

  • Bespoke floor uplights, designed in custom metal finishes, softly illuminate the space at night, while uplights in the window sills accentuate the architecture.

  • SONOS 5.1 surround sound provides the perfect backdrop — equally suited for quiet evenings or sport-watching parties.

  • Media walls and a coffered ceiling complete the modern-yet-warm atmosphere.

Through day and night photography, you can see how the room evolves — responding to mood, light, and lifestyle.

Luxury home cinema room in Formby

A Cinema Room To Rival Any Theatre

The client wanted a true escape — a space to entertain, relax, and immerse himself in sport, film, and music. The dedicated cinema room does just that.

  • A starlit ceiling brings a soft glow that’s nothing short of magical.

  • A Dolby Atmos sound system, delivered from invisible, hidden speakers wraps the space in layered, expressive sound.

  • An anamorphic screen allows seamless switching between standard and ultra-wide formats.

  • Motorised blackout blinds and layered curtains disappear into plaster-in tracks to complete the sensory shift from light to cinematic darkness.

  • Even the beading and fabric wall finishes were coordinated with Hunter & Belle to preserve a refined, lounge-like aesthetic.

This is not just a cinema. It’s a second world.

Luxury master suite with automation

Master Suite: Privacy Meets Precision

In the master bedroom, it's all about subtle luxury and peaceful automation.

  • A motorised TV lift ensures the display is only present when needed.

  • Automated curtains respond to pre-set scenes — opening with sunrise, closing with a single tap for privacy or movie night.

  • Every element can be controlled by elegant Lutron Palladiom keypads in dark bronze, selected to match the home’s rich material palette.

The result is a master suite that prioritises rest and visual calm — yet is rich with invisible tech.

Elegant Engineering

Behind the scenes, SONA’s engineering team worked hand-in-hand with contractors and trades to embed the technology within the build process — ensuring flawless coordination.

  • A dedicated equipment rack, meticulously wired and labelled, powers the system.

  • Gate access and intercoms provide full property control.

  • Control4 automation integrates lighting, blinds, AV, and security into one fluid experience.

A Home Fit for a Star – Without Ever Feeling Like a Showroom

This Formby residence is bold whilst still effortless. It’s proof that technology can be luxurious, functional, and beautifully restrained — made to serve, not shout. Quiet luxury is where it's at.

Working alongside Hunter & Belle and Stellify, SONA delivered a result that’s ready for every part of this client’s life: post-training recovery, match-day excitement, downtime with family, or evenings entertaining close friends.

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📍 Discover the Experience for Yourself

Want to know how your dream home could perform like this — without compromising design, comfort, or calm?

Book an appointment at the SONA Experience Studio… and see how we bring lifestyle technology to life. Call 01625 541442 to book today.

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