In the video "A Quintessential English Country Home | House Tour," interior designer Katherine Pulley welcomes viewers into her countryside home in Oxfordshire, England. Having lived there
A Quintessential English Country Home | House Tour
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for 25 years, she transformed what was originally a Victorian-era coach house into a cozy, family-focused residence.
Architectural & Design Philosophy
The home is characterized by its light
-filled spaces, original stone exterior, and a mix of classic and global influences. As a global interior designer, Pulley emphasizes that a home should not feel like a "property developmen
t" but rather a personal space filled with memories. Her design style often brings the "outside in," utilizing patterns featuring flora and fauna such as butterflies, bees, and hedgehogs.
K
ey Rooms & Highlights
Entrance Hall: Features a sweeping staircase, a collection of walking sticks from across England, and an antique medicine cabinet from her time living in Asia.
Drawing
Room: A vibrant, feminine space recently updated with "shrimp" colored paint by Farrow & Ball. It serves as the primary family hangout spot, containing a large ottoman for relaxation and n
umerous antiques.
Dining Room: Designed to be exceptionally bright with buttermilk yellow wallpaper. It houses various personal treasures, including Asian blue-and-white vases, items from M
yanmar, and horse plates from Egypt.
Kitchen: The main hub of the household. It includes functional design choices like a "toast drawer" to keep bread warm and a "secret door" to hide clean
ing supplies.
Garden and Outdoor Spaces
The garden is described as a labor of love, featuring:
Floral Displays: Six-foot-tall prize-winning delphiniums.
Vegetable Patch & Greenhouse: Used t
o grow a variety of produce including artichokes, lemons, oranges, and herbs.
Special Features: A shepherd's hut (previously a play area), a "fake" door with a mirror to create depth, and a
dedicated area for her runner ducks and chickens.
Personal Context
Pulley credits much of her design inspiration to her years living in Asia (Hong Kong, Singapore, Vietnam) and her upbring
ing in Bahrain. She makes it a point to incorporate artifacts from her travels into her decor, making the home feel like a curated collection of her life experiences. The property also serv
es as a sanctuary for her family, including her husband, two sons, and various pets.
Property Overview Table
Feature Description
Location Oxfordshire, England
Property Type Renovated former
coach house
Tenure 25 years
Bedrooms 4 (2 upstairs, 2 downstairs)
Key Influences Travel, British countryside, family history
The tour concludes in the garden, which Pulley views as a perso
nal paradise for reading, relaxing, and spending time with her family and dogs.
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