Redhill, Surrey, Modern Family Home

A Comprehensive Ground Floor Redesign

Brief: To redesign the kitchen, utility room, boot room, snug, sitting room, and dining area. Delivering a cohesive, contemporary transformation of the entire ground floor that reflects the lifestyle and needs of a busy, growing family.

Style: Modern contemporary—clean lines, layered textures, and warm, considered details.

Services: Full design including moodboards and concepts, kitchen and utility planning, boot room design, lighting and electrical plans, bespoke joinery, and sourcing and supplying all FF&E (furniture, fixtures, and equipment) and schedule planning for trade.

A Redhill Home Reimagined

Tucked away in a quiet, family-friendly cul-de-sac in Redhill, this 1990s-built home offers space, light, and the perfect canvas for a considered redesign. My clients, a professional couple with three children and a very well-behaved dog, were ready to reimagine their ground floor entirely through redesigning and extending the property. Their vision: to create a set of beautifully designed, highly functional rooms that feel cohesive and tailored, while offering moments of warmth, calm, and comfort throughout.

The brief was both exciting and expansive:

Kitchen
Utility room
Boot room
Dining area
Sitting room
Snug.

Each serves a different purpose, but all need to speak the same design language, feeling connected and intentional as you move through the home.

Reimagining the kitchen layout for family living

The kitchen was the heart of the redesign. We introduced a brand-new layout to improve flow and functionality, with clearly defined zones for cooking, casual dining, and socializing. A large central island will anchor the space, providing prep space and seating. Materials were selected for their tactile quality and durability.

Creating a flexible dining area

Adjacent to the kitchen, we reimagined the dining area as an inviting, flexible space for everyday meals, where the children can sit and do homework, and also for special gatherings. We introduced layered lighting and a bespoke bench seating design that we upholstered to add a pop of warmth and bring a sense of softness and intimacy to the open-plan setting.

As beautiful as they are functional: elevating the utility and boot rooms

The utility and boot room did not exist. These were formed as part of the extension. These rooms needed to work hard: handling laundry, storage, muddy boots from dog walks in all weathers, and everything in between, without sacrificing visual appeal. We designed tailored joinery with ample concealed storage, built-in seating, and zones for coats, school bags, and pet essentials. Clean lines, durable finishes, and a warm, modern palette will ensure these spaces feel as beautiful as they are functional.

A sitting room for relaxation and entertaining

We elevated the more formal sitting room with thoughtful detailing, refined furnishings, and layered textures. We designed the space to feel grown-up without being precious, creating a space where the family can relax together while also entertaining guests in a more polished setting. Bespoke joinery in the bay window provided not only additional seating but also a cosy corner for those early-morning coffees!

A multi-purpose snug

The goal in the snug was comfort and connection. This space, while small, serves as a quieter retreat for the family to unwind, watch a film, or relax after a busy day. We introduced textural fabrics and built-in joinery for both display and hidden storage. This space will also serve as a playroom, so introducing pops of colour and considered lighting will make this room feel cocooning and calm.

A cohesive thread

One of the most exciting aspects of this project is the cohesive thread running through all six rooms. From materials and finishes to lighting and layout, we are curating every detail to ensure the home feels connected and harmonious from room to room. The palette is grounded in soft, modern neutrals, lifted by tactile elements like brushed brass, textured fabrics, and pops of colour. Lighting is layered and versatile, allowing each room to shift effortlessly from day to night.

Working with my client and contractors

In this full design project, we worked closely with the clients and their contractors to oversee each stage, ensuring that the vision is executed with care and precision. From early space planning and joinery drawings to final FF&E selections, it’s a collaborative, thoughtful process from the outset.

It was a privilege to guide this project from concept to reality, crafting spaces that not only look beautiful but also support the rhythms of everyday family life and a character-filled home that reflects exactly how my clients want to live now and in the years to come.

Below are photos of the progress, the behind-the-scenes!