Interior Designer Cambridgeshire — Full Home Renovation in Gamlingay (492m² Project)
This full interior design renovation project in Gamlingay, South Cambridgeshire involved the complete transformation of a 492m² family home. Working with a client based abroad, I led the entire process from structural redesign and spatial planning through to project coordination, procurement, and final installation — delivering a fully resolved, turn-key home.
Project Overview
Location: Gamlingay, South Cambridgeshire
Property Size: 492m²
Scope: Full home renovation and interior design
Spaces: Entire house including kitchen, living areas, bedrooms, bathrooms
Services: Spatial planning, structural coordination, project management, bespoke design, procurement, installation
Project Type: Residential renovation
“This wasn’t just a renovation. It was a remote Collaboration, a Design-led Orchestration, and a quiet triumph of trust.”
When a client living abroad entrusted Pinterior.space with their 492 m² family home in Gamlingay, the brief was clear: full transformation, full autonomy. From structural redesign to final furnishing, every decision, detail, and delivery was coordinated by our studio — with poetic precision and practical resolve.
Gamlingay, Family home Renovation 492m2. A combined image showing the exterior of the Gamlingay property alongside a small set of floor plans illustrating its 492m² footprint. The house presents a calm, contemporary façade surrounded by greenery, while the plans reveal the scale and complexity of the renovation — generous rooms, multiple levels, and a layout that required complete rethinking. Together, the images introduce the scope of the project and the architectural ambition behind this full‑service transformation by Pinterior.space.
“Large-scale home renovations in Cambridgeshire require a coordinated interior design approach that balances structure, flow, and everyday functionality.”
The Vision: Designing Without Borders
With the client based outside the UK, the design process demanded clarity, empathy, and foresight. We listened deeply, interpreted intuitively, and proposed a new spatial rhythm that honoured both function and feeling.
One of the most pressing challenges was the kitchen — a space with five separate entry points. It felt fragmented, disjointed. We reimagined the layout to restore flow, simplify movement, and allow for a more intuitive kitchen design. This became the blueprint for the rest of the home: clarity through connection.
Design process- Drawings. A collage combining the exterior view of the Gamlingay house with architectural floor plans and sectional drawings. The plans reveal the complexity of the original layout — including the fragmented kitchen with five entry points — while the sections show how circulation, light, and spatial hierarchy were reimagined. The exterior photograph grounds the project in its real‑world context, while the drawings illustrate the depth of the design process: listening, interpreting, and reshaping the home with clarity and intention. Together, the images capture the architectural intelligence behind the transformation and the full‑service approach of Pinterior.space.
This was not a surface-level refresh. It was a ground-up rethinking of structure, layout, and lifestyle. We managed:
Demolition and structural reconfiguration
Coordination with structural engineers and building control
Implementation of steel beams and load-bearing adjustments
First fix installations and approvals
Full furnishing and styling of every room
Demilition and Preparation - First Fix Stage, Gamlingay. A collage of thirteen images documenting the Gamlingay renovation during its demolition and first‑fix stages. The photographs show stripped‑back rooms, exposed structures, temporary supports, steel beam installations, and the early reconfiguration of walls and circulation routes. Cables, pipework, and framing reveal the complexity of the project and the depth of transformation underway. These images capture the raw, essential phase of the renovation — the moment where old structures are dismantled, and the new spatial logic begins to take shape.
“Every wall removed, every beam placed, every approval granted — all orchestrated while the client was thousands of miles away.”
Throughout, we documented the journey — from rubble to rhythm — capturing the transformation in images that speak louder than words.
The Spaces: A Home Reimagined
“From hallway to hearth, every space in this 492 m² home was redesigned with intention. The process was consistent: listen, reimagine, implement — all while the client lived abroad.”
Spaces redesigned and delivered:
Large hallway
Open-plan kitchen, dining, and living room
Music room
Downstairs bedroom
Three upstairs bathrooms
Landing
Three bedrooms
Master bedroom with ensuite
Each room was treated not as a task, but as a chapter. We softened transitions, restructured flow, and curated furnishings that spoke to the home’s new rhythm. From structural changes to final styling, every detail was coordinated with care — a full-service transformation led by Pinterior.space.
Holding the Project, Holding the Client
Behind every calm, finished space is a storm of coordination. From the first fix to the final flourish, we carried the weight of every trade, every timeline, and every decision—so our clients didn’t have to. We absorbed the stress, the worry, the what-ifs. What they received was a turn-key outcome: a home that felt effortless, even though every detail was hard-won. This is the quiet work of design. Not just shaping rooms, but shielding the process.
First Fix Family Bathroom - First floor, Gamlingay Renovation. A collage of three images showing the upstairs family bathroom in the Gamlingay renovation during the first‑fix stage. The photographs reveal exposed pipework, electrical runs, timber framing, and the early shaping of walls and zones. The room is stripped back to its essential structure, showing the technical groundwork that precedes the final finishes. These images capture the precision and coordination required at this stage — the moment where the future layout, lighting, and functionality are locked into place.
Completed Family Bathroom project renovation Gamlingay. A collage of four images showcasing the fully completed family bathroom in the Gamlingay project. The space features a calm, contemporary palette with refined materials, clean lines, and thoughtful detailing. Soft natural light highlights the textures of the tiles, the precision of the joinery, and the balance between function and serenity. The finished room feels spacious, warm, and beautifully resolved — a clear contrast to the first‑fix stage and a testament to the full‑service transformation delivered by Pinterior.space.
Hallway/Landing -First fix - Process
“Before the light could settle, the structure had to speak. In the hallway and landing, we stripped back, restructured, and softened the bones — preparing the home’s spine for rhythm and reflection.
Hallway & Landing: First Fix and Flow. A collage of three images showing the hallway and landing areas of the Gamlingay project during the first‑fix stage. The photographs reveal exposed joists, wiring, pipework, and newly framed openings that begin to define the home’s circulation. Temporary lighting and raw materials emphasise the transitional nature of this phase — the moment where structure is clarified, levels are aligned, and the future rhythm of the home starts to emerge. These images capture the essential groundwork that prepares the central spine of the house for light, flow, and architectural coherence
Hallway and landing completed. A collage of images showcasing the completed hallway and landing in the Gamlingay project. The space features a calm, contemporary palette with soft natural light, refined detailing, and a clear sense of flow between levels. Smooth plasterwork, warm flooring, and carefully positioned lighting create a serene, cohesive atmosphere. The once‑exposed structure is now resolved into a clean, elegant circulation space that anchors the home. The finished hallway and landing feel spacious, balanced, and quietly luxurious — a complete transformation from the first‑fix stage.
Kitchen as the Spatial Anchor
This open-plan kitchen became the quiet centre of the home—an anchor point from which every space now flows. By opening the wall into the living room, we invited connection: visual, emotional, and architectural. A second entry was introduced, prompting a complete rethink of the layout. Movement through the space had to feel effortless, so we closed the original garden door and a rear entry, reshaping the circulation with intention.
New openings were carved, each framed with steel to support both structure and vision. These interventions weren’t just practical—they were poetic. They allowed the kitchen to breathe, to hold space for the everyday, and to connect seamlessly with dining and living zones. From first fix to completion, every decision was made to balance rhythm, practicality, and quiet beauty.
Demolition stage - Kitchen, Dining, Living, Bathroom and hallway. A collage of images documenting the demolition stage across the key ground‑floor spaces of the Gamlingay project — the kitchen, dining area, living room, bathroom, and hallway. The photographs show stripped‑back walls, exposed pipework, removed flooring, temporary supports, and the early stages of structural reconfiguration. The kitchen, once fragmented by five entry points, is shown opened up and cleared for its new role as the spatial anchor. These images capture the raw, essential phase where the old layout is dismantled and the foundations for a new spatial logic are set.
Completed Bespoke Kitchen. A collage of images showcasing the fully completed bespoke kitchen in the Gamlingay project. The space features custom joinery, warm contemporary materials, and a layout designed to restore clarity and flow to the once‑fragmented ground floor. Soft natural light highlights the craftsmanship of the cabinetry, the precision of the worktops, and the seamless connection between the kitchen, dining, and living areas. The room feels generous, intuitive, and quietly luxurious — a complete transformation from the demolition stage and a testament to the kitchen’s new role as the spatial anchor of the home.
Completed open-plan kitchen and living space. A collage of images showcasing the completed open‑plan kitchen and living space in the Gamlingay project. The interior features a calm, Scandinavian‑influenced palette with warm timber tones, soft natural light, and clean contemporary lines. The kitchen flows seamlessly into the living area, creating a generous, airy environment designed for modern family life. Refined materials, minimal detailing, and thoughtful furniture placement enhance the sense of openness and connection. The space feels warm, modern, and effortlessly cohesive — a complete transformation from the fragmented original layout.
Completed Open plan kitchen, dining, Dining and Living space. A collage of images showcasing the completed open‑plan kitchen, dining, and living space in the Gamlingay project. The interior features a calm, Scandinavian‑influenced palette with warm timber tones, soft natural light, and clean contemporary lines. The bespoke kitchen flows seamlessly into the dining area and onward into the living space, creating a generous, unified environment designed for modern family life. Thoughtful furniture placement, refined materials, and minimal detailing enhance the sense of openness and connection. The space feels warm, airy, and beautifully cohesive — a complete transformation from the fragmented original layout.
“As an interior designer working across Cambridge and South Cambridgeshire, I often manage full home transformations like this…”
Proposed furniture, materials, furnishings, and lighting. A collage presenting the concept board for the hallway in the Gamlingay project. The board includes proposed furniture pieces, material samples, lighting selections, and furnishing details that define the visual and tactile direction of the space. Soft, Scandinavian‑influenced tones, warm timber textures, and minimal contemporary forms create a calm, cohesive palette. The concept board illustrates how light, proportion, and materiality were curated to transform the hallway into a warm, welcoming spine of the home. It captures the design intent before construction — the emotional and aesthetic blueprint for the completed space.
A Bathroom Reoriented by Flow
The reconfiguration of the downstairs kitchen rippled outward, reshaping the layout of this bathroom entirely. What was once a tucked-away utility became a considered space—reoriented to align with the new architectural rhythm. The original entry was closed, and a new sliding, floor-to-ceiling door was introduced, offering both discretion and drama.
A larger window now draws in natural light, softening the geometry and illuminating the wall panelling, which adds depth and quiet texture. This wasn’t just a cosmetic update—it was a spatial rethink. Every decision, from orientation to material choice, was made to support the new flow of the home. Like the rest of the house, the bathroom was completed from first fix to final detail, holding its own as a serene, functional retreat
Completed downstairs bathroom. A pair of images showcasing the completed downstairs bathroom in the Gamlingay project. The space features Mutina puzzle tiles in a soft Nordic palette, paired with modern Scandinavian‑influenced timber wall panelling. The combination of geometric texture and warm natural wood creates a calm, contemporary atmosphere. Clean lines, refined fixtures, and soft natural light enhance the sense of simplicity and warmth. The bathroom feels modern, tactile, and beautifully balanced — a quiet moment of Scandinavian serenity within the home.
Furnishing & Final Touches
Master bedroom Ensuite together with a Home office. A set of images showcasing the master bedroom ensuite and the adjoining home‑office area in the Gamlingay project. The ensuite features a calm, contemporary palette with warm Nordic materials, refined fixtures, and soft natural light that enhances the sense of serenity. Adjacent to the bedroom, a dedicated home‑office corner includes an Eames lounge chair positioned in a quiet relaxation zone, framed by gentle daylight and minimal Scandinavian styling. Together, the spaces feel warm, modern, and deeply considered — a balance of rest, focus, and everyday comfort.
Once the structure was sound and the layout resolved, we turned to the soul of the home: its furnishings. Every piece was sourced, selected, and installed by our studio — from the silhouette of the sofa to the echo of the hallway.
“This wasn’t decoration. It was curation — of comfort, clarity, and continuity.”
What Pinterior.space Stands For
We design, coordinate, and deliver — from first fix to final flourish.
As an interior designer working across Cambridge and South Cambridgeshire, I often lead complex, full-home renovations like this — coordinating every stage from structural design through to final installation.
This Gamlingay home is proof: we don’t just decorate. Whether your project begins with rubble or a rough sketch, we hold the vision and carry it through.
Downstairs hallway - Bespoke Wooden panelling. A collage of images showcasing the completed downstairs hallway in the Gamlingay project. The space features bespoke wooden panelling in a warm, Scandinavian‑influenced tone, creating a calm, tactile backdrop that guides movement through the home. Soft natural light enhances the grain and craftsmanship of the timber, while a subtle view into the adjoining bathroom reveals a continuation of the project’s modern Nordic aesthetic. The combination of panelling, clean lines, and gentle transitions creates a warm, cohesive circulation space that feels both crafted and contemporary.
“Design is not just what we do. It’s how we care.”
“What We Delivered”
What Pinterior.space Delivered
Full architectural redesign
Structural coordination (engineers, building control)
Project management across trades
Kitchen flow optimisation
Bathroom layout and approvals
Furnishing and styling of all rooms
Remote client collaboration
End-to-end delivery
“If your home needs more than decoration — if it needs rhythm, clarity, and care — we’d love to help. Explore our full-service design approach or get in touch to begin.”
View from the hallway landing. An image showing the view from the hallway landing into the guest bedroom in the Gamlingay project. Soft natural light spills from the bedroom into the landing, revealing a calm, Scandinavian‑influenced palette with warm timber tones and minimal contemporary styling. The doorway frames the room gently, creating a sense of welcome and quiet retreat. The sightline highlights the continuity between circulation spaces and private rooms, reinforcing the home’s warm, modern, and cohesive design language.
“This project reflects my approach to interior design in Cambridgeshire homes — combining technical precision, spatial clarity, and calm, cohesive design.”
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