Building or renovating your home is a major investment, and getting the layout right is essential. We use years of design and on-site experience to refine your plans, resolve hidden issues, and ensure your spaces work for everyday life – giving you clarity and confidence before you build.
EXPERT SPATIAL DESIGN FOR YOUR BUILD
EXPERT SPATIAL DESIGN
Building or renovating your home is a major investment, and getting the layout right is essential.
We use years of design and on-site experience to refine your plans, resolve hidden issues, and ensure your spaces work for everyday life – giving you clarity and confidence before you build.
Or keep scrolling to find out more about how we can support.
Or keep scrolling to find out more about how we can support.
THE STUDIO
Bolthole Design is led by Caroline Bolt, an interior architectural designer with over a decade of experience on new builds, renovations and remodelling projects across the East Midlands.
Caroline’s work focuses on creating homes that feel intuitive, calm and effortless to live in.
Known for spatial planning and bespoke design, she works closely with architects and contractors to bridge the gap between drawings and real life design decisions.
BUILDING CONFIDENCE
Building or renovating a home comes with a lot of worry, especially when early decisions have such a lasting impact. You may be wondering –
- – Is this really the best layout?
- – Are we overlooking issues that could become costly later?
- – Will the space feel right once it’s built?
- – Which finishes should we choose?
- – Where should we invest, and where can we save?
This is where our design experience, working with over 100 families, makes all the difference. We help turn uncertainty into well informed decisions, to ensure your home feels considered and aligned with how you want to live.
HOW BOLTHOLE DESIGN HELPS
We understand the challenges that arise at each stage of a new build or renovation, and our services are shaped around these needs, whatever stage you’re at.
We can help you resolve layout questions, understand your design options, avoid costly mistakes and make confident, informed decisions on materials and finishes.
To support, we offer three tailored ways to work together, depending on your project scope, design needs and budget.
We understand the challenges that arise at each stage of a new build or renovation, and our services are shaped around these needs, whatever stage you’re at.
We can help you resolve layout questions, understand your design options, avoid costly mistakes and make confident, informed decisions on materials and finishes.
To support, we offer three tailored ways to work together, depending on your project scope, design needs and budget.
Expert advice at any stage of your project. Two consultation options – tailored advice or a review of your plans.
Design solutions for your project, shown in 3D, to clearly visualise ideas, concepts and layout options.
Our most comprehensive service, for clients wanting Design Solutions, plus delivery of a high end interior fit out.
Ideal if... you want immediate, practical advice from an expert in spatial planning and interior design.
Ideal if... you need creative design input and our expertise to develop a solid plan, but you'll take it from there!
Ideal if... you have a generous interior fit-out budget and want us to deliver from concept to completion.
CONSULTATIONS
Discussion and advice
Expert advice at any stage of your project, to review plans or answer ad hoc queries.
Ideal if... you want to talk to an expert in spatial planning, to get immediate advice and ideas.
DESIGN SOLUTIONS
DESIGNS, PLANS & 3D VISUALS
Design solutions for your project, shown in 3D, to clearly visualise ideas, concepts and layout options.
Ideal if... you need creative input and clever design ideas to improve your plans.
DESIGN + DELIVERY
DESIGN SOLUTIONS + SPECIFICATION AND INSTALL
Our comprehensive service, for clients wanting design support, with a high-end interior fit out.
Ideal if... you have a generous interior fit-out budget, and want us to deliver from concept to completion.
PLEASURE TO WORK WITH
“We used Caroline to plan a conversion and extension. Although we had an idea of what we wanted, we were struggling to visualise the new space. Caroline produced a series of designs based on our requirements. The end result is a beautiful bright living area which we could never have envisaged without Caroline's expertise. Caroline is a pleasure to work with and we can highly recommend this service.”
PROFESSIONAL & COMPETENT
“Caroline did a great job providing spatial planning advice and detailed drawings that we could give to any builder, to start the renovation works we wanted to our house. Caroline was professional, competent and we had confidence that she had the knowledge and experience to give us the best service. The plans she provided were clear, detailed and provided a vision of what our kitchen / open plan dining could look like which was exciting. I would be more than happy to recommend Caroline for anyone thinking of doing works and don’t know where to start!”
INVALUABLE SUGGESTIONS
“I have no hesitation in recommending Caroline for home design. We had a whole house renovation and extension and with Caroline’s expert eye she made invaluable suggestions ranging from structural to room design. Her ideas gave us a lighter, more workable house that flows very well and in some cases saved us quite a lot of money. We are absolutely delighted with the finished result and are the envy of our friends!”
DEFINITELY RECOMMEND
“Really enjoyed working with Caroline for several rooms in our house. Very happy with the design process, the design itself and the finished rooms. Caroline is very approachable and works hard to meet the brief with great success. Also provides invaluable help to bring the design together in the final stages. Would definitely recommend.”
INCREDIBLY ORGANISED
“Clueless about designing my new build home, Caroline came to the rescue! She helped me with room layout, designing custom-made wardrobes, sourcing furniture and accessories, colour schemes. Everything was done within the budget agreed. Incredibly organised with spreadsheets, designs and photos, she liaised with companies on my behalf. Wouldn't hesitate to recommend her.”
CHANGED THE WAY I LIVE
“The project was to create an open plan kitchen diner from an existing kitchen, hallway and garage. Caroline has a real eye for what can be created using existing space without the expense of extending the footprint of a property. Caroline has great style and vision and really helped me to think about what I wanted the outcome to be. I am over the moon with the end result – it has changed the way I live.”
VERY HAPPY TO RECOMMEND
“We tasked Caroline from Bolthole design to re-plan our downstairs area and use the space more efficiently. We are knocking down a wall to join up the kitchen, living and dining areas but couldn't work out how best to do it. Caroline created 2 good options for us and once we'd selected our preferred choice she has drawn up all the plans to take to builders for quotes. The process was really hepful and we are pleased with the result. I'd be very happy to recommend Caroline for space planning to anyone.”
PLEASURE TO WORK WITH
“We used Caroline to plan a conversion and extension. Caroline produced a series of designs based on our requirements. The end result is a beautiful bright living area which we could never have envisaged without Caroline's expertise. Caroline is a pleasure to work with and we can highly recommend this service.”
PROFESSIONAL & COMPETENT
“Caroline was professional, competent and we had confidence that she had the knowledge and experience to give us the best service. The plans she provided were clear, detailed and provided a vision. I would be more than happy to recommend Caroline for anyone thinking of doing works and don’t know where to start!”
INVALUABLE SUGGESTIONS
“I have no hesitation in recommending Caroline for home design. We had a whole house renovation and extension and with Caroline’s expert eye she made invaluable suggestions ranging from structural to room design. Her ideas gave us a lighter, more workable house that flows very well and in some cases saved us quite a lot of money.”
DEFINITELY RECOMMEND
“Really enjoyed working with Caroline for several rooms in our house. Very happy with the design process, the design itself and the finished rooms. Caroline is very approachable and works hard to meet the brief with great success. Also provides invaluable help to bring the design together in the final stages. Would definitely recommend.”
INCREDIBLY ORGANISED
“Clueless about designing my new build home, Caroline came to the rescue! She helped me with room layout, designing custom-made wardrobes, sourcing furniture and accessories, colour schemes. Everything was done within the budget agreed. Wouldn't hesitate to recommend her.”
CHANGED THE WAY I LIVE
“The project was to create an open plan kitchen diner from an existing kitchen, hallway and garage. Caroline has a real eye for what can be created using existing space without the expense of extending the footprint of a property. I am over the moon with the end result – it has changed the way I live.”
VERY HAPPY TO RECOMMEND
“We tasked Caroline from Bolthole design to re-plan our downstairs area and use the space more efficiently. Caroline created 2 good options for us. The process was really hepful and we are pleased with the result. I'd be very happy to recommend Caroline for space planning to anyone.”
HERE TO SUPPORT YOU
If you’re planning or progressing a build project and would benefit from expert input, our Consultations offer focused guidance on your layout, plans or design direction.
We offer two options, designed for homeowners who want to talk through their project or plans and receive immediate advice.
If you’re planning or progressing a build project and would benefit from expert input, our Consultations offer focused guidance on your layout, plans or design direction.
We offer two options, designed for homeowners who want to talk through their project or plans and receive immediate advice.
