Dōr. is proud to be an independent lifestyle and coffee store.
Celebrating contemporary designers and skilled makers, each with their unique and compelling story. We offer a curated selection of thoughtfully chosen items to enhance your everyday needs in life. Based in the market town of Kelso, nestled on a cobbled street, we bring together considered and honest design-led pieces, all crafted with sustainability and longevity in mind.
Dōr. is more than just a store — it is a welcoming space where you can come to browse, stay for a relaxing coffee, and feel a deeper sense of grounding in your surroundings.
Our Values and Ethos.
Sustainability and wellbeing are firmly rooted at the very forefront of our mission, highlighting the immense importance of longevity in the thoughtfully curated products we carefully select. Our design-led approach enables us to select timeless pieces that not only beautifully enhance your space but also effectively meet your diverse needs for function and aesthetic appeal. We hold a strong belief in the value of community, actively supporting small producers based in the UK and Europe who share our unwavering commitment to high quality and mindful practices that promote sustainability.
Our Story.
After a long and fulfilling stint in and around the vibrant hospitality industry, it became increasingly clear that it was time for a significant change personally.
We found ourselves growing more and more fed up with the limited options available for more discerning shoppers in and around the Scottish Borders. With big brands and similar styled stores dominating the retail landscape and dictating how people shop, the need for something refreshingly different was unmistakably evident.
We wanted to create a unique and inviting space where we could eagerly explore and discover a curated selection of pieces that we would genuinely be excited to purchase. When an old florist location became available in the market town of Kelso, it felt like the perfect opportunity at just the right moment.
Our carbon footprint.
Each month, we proudly plant trees in the Scottish Highlands to effectively offset our carbon footprint in collaboration with Trees for Life.
Their inspiring vision is of a revitalised wild forest in the magnificent Highlands of Scotland, creating essential space for diverse wildlife to flourish and for local communities to thrive harmoniously.
Their dedicated mission centers around rewilding the scottish highlands by enabling the ambitious restoration of the globally unique caledonian forest, which once covered a significant portion of Scotland's landscape.