SITTING ROOM Reclaimed scaffold boards clad the walls and light pours into the room through a roof window put in by the previous owners. The Ottawa Chevron coffee table, £169, Cult Furniture, has this look. Green wool throw, £80, NORSK
HOME TRUTHS
THE PROPERTY 1970s extended bungalow
LOCATION Buckinghamshire
ROOMS Sitting room, kitchen, dining area/sunroom, utility, cloakroom, three bedrooms (all en suite)
PURCHASED 2009
PREVIOUS PROPERTY ‘We rented for five years in a nearby village while we developed our business,’ says Cathrine.
KITCHEN Reclaimed scaffold board cladding repeats in the kitchen and sits nicely with the rustic brick wall (right) found beneath the plaster. Striking metal-framed glazing gives a glimpse into the utility area/pantry. Cupboards in Stiffkey Blue estate eggshell, £70 for 2.5ltr, Farrow & Ball. Imo oak bar stools, £395 each, Pinch. Barazza Lab sunken hob, from £1,140, Arredatutto. Oak antique floor planks, £65sq m, Oakley Wood Timber
It’s not often you can say a house was inspired by great coffee or that a 1970s bungalow was redesigned for Nordic living, but that was the case for Cathrine Tjore and her husband, Simon Keeley, founders of café and homeware shop NORSK and the Little Italy Espresso Bars – their home is a true expression of all passions.
This story is from the April 2022 edition of 25 Beautiful Homes.
Start your 7-day Magzter GOLD free trial to access thousands of curated premium stories, and 9,000+ magazines and newspapers.
Already a subscriber ? Sign In
This story is from the April 2022 edition of 25 Beautiful Homes.
Start your 7-day Magzter GOLD free trial to access thousands of curated premium stories, and 9,000+ magazines and newspapers.
Already a subscriber? Sign In
NATURE'S colour scheme
Interior designer Charlotte Thomas has transformed a centuries-old country house into a haven of charm, with hues that are in harmony with her personality
SPECIAL BLEND
Marcus and Eliza Waring’s captivating new build combines modern style with Georgian charm
Southern belle
Interior designer Michael Mitchell breathed new life into y a home in South Carolina with colour, art and antiques Lan
LOFTY AMBITION
Bespoke joinery and a light palette were used to maximise the space in this cosy bedroom under the eaves
Modern CLASSIC
Interior designer LeeAnn Baker has infused this elegant new-build waterfront home with a sense of history and a welcoming atmosphere
European VIBES
Italian and French mid-century pieces, exquisite marbles and a calming palette of blues and greens lend an international flavour to a historic apartment in Stockholm
A return to grandeur
An extensive remodel has given this 1990s home fabulous character, with designer Jeffrey Neve’s eye for fresh colours softening the space
SHEER GLAMOUR
Eleanor and Ollie Bowmer gave their new en suite the five-star treatment with luxe finishes and a statement bath
Relaxing RUSTIC
Designer Claire Garner has concocted a warm and welcoming interior scheme that perfectly complements the oak beams of this modern Tudor-style home
The little house of CALM
Sue and Jonathan Eley turned a timber cabin in a beautiful secluded New Forest setting into a luxurious country escape