Riverside Family Home

Riverside

Family Home

RENOVATION • LEICESTERSHIRE

A full-house renovation and extension for a young family on the banks of the River Soar. With the architectural plans for the ground floor in place, Bolthole Design refined the first-floor layout and delivered the full interior fit-out, including kitchens, bathrooms, bespoke joinery, lighting, and the supply of all furniture and finishes. The result is a home designed to evolve with the family.

Warm grey sofa in open plan space, with contemporary kitchen in deep green, beige and oak in the background

Edge of dark green contemporary kitchen island with green and black modern stools and glass pendant

Close up showing fluted oak kitchen cupboards with dark green tall cupboard and silestone top

Location:

Leicestershire

Project Type:

Renovation and extension

Services:

Design + Delivery

Contemporary dark green kitchen island with modern green and black stools and close up photo of oak fluted high cupboards

Location:

Leicestershire

Project Type:

Renovation and extension

Services:

Design + Delivery

Open plan living space with sofa dining table and bespoke wall unit in neutral tones and deep green

BRIEF

The clients wanted a modern yet comfortable home, with subtle pops of colour to add personality and warmth. Automation and lighting control were integrated for convenience and security, while every decor decision, from palette to materials, was carefully considered to create a space that feels both refined and family-friendly.

Bespoke joinery and durable finishes were central to the brief, adding character and individuality to the contemporary architecture. Upstairs, the layout was reconfigured to improve flow and functionality, re-balancing space within children’s rooms and providing privacy and better proportions within the master and guest suites.

Modern oval dining table with light green chairs contemporary pendants and bespoke fluted oak fitted joinery

Bespoke joinery detail showing open shelving in beige and fluted oak back panels

Contemporary bespoke fitted wall unit in beige colour with oak fluted detailing and open shelving.

Modern bespoke fitted wall unit in beige colour with oak fluted back panels to open shelving.

Sitting area within open plan space, with warm grey sofas, mustard coloured swivel armchairs, walnut tv unit and dark green wall colour accents of coral

VISUAL FLOW

Views through the home were key, with a base palette designed to flow seamlessly from space to space.

Consistent flooring and wall colours create a calm backdrop, while neutral-toned internal glazing and doors maintain visual continuity throughout.

Modern playroom storage unit with view through to open plan space and garden

Playroom with contemporary furniture, large rug, view of river through large doors apex window

Modern playroom fitted bespoke joinery with storage fitted bench and table in beige yellow pink and blue

Playroom with large doors and apex window, modern furniture and fitted bench and storage. Colours are neutral with pops of yellow and pastel blue and pink

DESIGN SOLUTION

Designed as both a family living space and a home cinema, this room balances comfort with clever functionality. Automated lighting and blinds transform the atmosphere at the touch of a button, creating a true movie setting. The dark walls and ceiling enhance the experience, and the client’s trust in taking this bolder approach resulted in a space they now love to use every day.

Dark blue grey modern living room with ceilings walls and bespoke fitted wall unit all painted dark blue grey colour

Modern upholstered high back chair with footstool against dark grey wall

Hallway with oak coloured floor, red fitted cupboards, and internal glazed screens

Bright yellow chair modern high backed against dark walls and hallway with red orange cupboards

Wall to wall upholstered smooth velvet headboard and bed in dusty green with contemporary pendant bedside lights and green low bedside draweres

Dusty green and beige master bedroom with contemporary chest of drawers roman blind and armchair

Green fitted contemporary chest of drawers and cupboards in dressing room

Dusty green and beige master bedroom with contemporary chest of drawers roman blind and armchair, and green fitted contemporary chest of drawers and cupboards in dressing room

The master suite was designed as a calm, cohesive space in soft beige and green tones that continue through the dressing room and ensuite. A wall-to-wall headboard and matching bed were upholstered in a stain-resistant fabric for durability, while double-layer automated blinds, combining roller and roman styles, provide complete blackout for a restful night’s sleep.

Teal and pale blue bedroom with bed and neutral ensuite

Green and pale blue bedroom with two cream armchairs and side table in oak

Neutral modern ensuite bathroom in grey and soft coral colours

Green and pale blue bedroom with two cream armchairs and side table in oak, and neutral modern ensuite bathroom in grey and soft coral colours

Master ensuite bathroom with green tiles rectangular tiles and terrazzo tiles with dusty green sink unit

OUTCOME

Projects like this come together through a blend of meticulous planning, thoughtful design and exceptional workmanship.

From early layout decisions to the smallest finishing details, every stage relies on collaboration and trust, between designer, client and trades, to create a home that feels both cohesive and effortless.

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