Set on the edge of the North Norfolk coast, Riverbank is more than a holiday retreat. Reimagined from a traditional brick-and-flint worker’s cottage, it has been extended, rebuilt, and curated to embody the perfect balance of heritage and contemporary luxury. At the heart of its interiors sits a careful selection of bespoke details, including handcrafted brassware from Francone Bespoke Taps.
Blending Italian craftsmanship with timeless British design, Francone Bespoke Taps fixtures are an integral part of Riverbank’s story, a space imagined through the life of a fictional second son of the gentry, a man born into heritage but not inheritance. Just as this narrative layers history with imagination, the interiors balance reclaimed materials, artisanal finishes, and modern functionality.
The Riverbank Aesthetic: Heritage Reimagined
Over two years, Riverbank was meticulously shaped into a home rich with memory and quiet elegance. Every surface tells a story, from reclaimed Moroccan tiles to polished concrete floors, hand-selected fabrics, and vintage finds sourced from London’s Pimlico Road.
The shower room encapsulates this philosophy. Masculine tones of denim blue, indigo, and espresso brown are grounded by reclaimed woods — dark iroko and aged oak — and softened by hand-applied plaster. Natural light pours through vaulted ceilings, drawing attention to the layered materials: antique sanitary ware, bespoke brass fixtures, and tiles cut by hand.
It is here that Francone Bespoke Taps plays a defining role. The brassware, with its living finishes and traditional forms, adds warmth and authenticity. Each fixture has been handmade in Italy, designed to age gracefully alongside the reclaimed surfaces around it.
A Collaboration of Craft
For Riverbank’s creators, the choice of Francone Bespoke Taps was both aesthetic and practical. The brand’s philosophy — “traditional fixtures, elevated” — mirrors Riverbank’s own approach: respect for history with a modern eye. By combining Italian techniques with British-inspired design, Francone Bespoke Taps provides brassware that feels at once timeless and individual.
This collaboration reflects a shared dedication to detail. Just as Riverbank’s interiors are layered with fabrics, textures, and heritage, Francone’s brassware is crafted by artisans whose skill ensures every piece is unique. Together, they create spaces that are not simply designed, but lived.
Experience Riverbank
Riverbank is more than a holiday stay. It is a home imagined through narrative, craftsmanship, and design. Guests are welcomed into an environment where brass, wood, plaster, and stone meet to create atmosphere and intimacy. Private riverside terraces, a wood-fired pizza oven, and a pantry stocked with local produce complete the experience, while Francone Bespoke Taps brassware anchors the interiors in enduring heritage.
To explore Riverbank and book your stay, visit www.riverbanknorfolk.com
Photo credit: @spinks.nest
Photographer: @jessiessmith
Designer: @ridge_and_furrow
