Look inside Marjolein’s traditional Scandinavian thatched hayloft home

May we introduce you to Marjolein? She is Category manager Living at HEMA and also the owner of the interior design consultancy MINTS. Together with her husband and children, she lives in a very unique home; their own Kapberg. Curious for more? Take a look inside and learn all about this beautiful house, the reconstruction and her Scandinavian style.



From front to back
About 2.5 years ago Marjolein and her husband Marco built this Kapberg together. It has the style of a - very beautiful - "hay barn". Marjolein says: “Our home has a front and back house. The front house is completely covered with black cedar boards and the back house is made of stone." It became their own project in which Marjolein came up with all designs both inside and outside. “I could now think about the layout, lighting plan, fitted wardrobes, finishes, colors and of course the design and adjustment! Really great to do!”





Black and pastels
You see black everywhere in the house. Black door and window frames and - you’ve already guessed it - black steel doors. They create an elegant contrast to the pastel coloured walls and tones in the interior. Marjolein describes her interior taste as Scandinavian with an industrial touch. “I love combining designer pieces with second-hand goods and my personal items”. Every item is beautifully highlighted in the built-in storage. “I’m also really happy with our custom-made storage in the lounge and dressing room. I love styling, restyling and creating cozy corners”, says Marjolein. Her favourite spot in the house? The kitchen wins hands down! This cosy spot has plenty of light and forms the heart of the home. “I deliberately chose a white kitchen with a concrete counter and handmade mint-green tiles”, she continues. “We covered the whole wall with them to make a statement!”



Personal touch
One of the personal elements that she added to her interior is an IXXI Mini of her most precious holiday memories. “Instead of keeping all the photos on our phones and cameras, I took the best, most precious and funniest shots and used them in this IXXI.” Marjolein is not the only one who loves it: her kids are also enthusiastic. “They tell everyone who visits us about our holiday and the special moments we shared together! We all get to relive them together, which is wonderful. It’s turned out really well! I keep multiple IXXI cards in the Memory Box and get them out when I want to create space for new photos on the wall!”



Can’t get enough interior inspiration? Then be sure to check out the other “Inside Looks” below or take a peek at Marjolein’s Instagram account @marjoleinbouhuijzen for even more awesome photos of her interior!