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Minimalist Christmas decorations in neutral, nature-inspired colours

December 15, 2022

Minimalist Christmas decorations in neutral, nature-inspired colours | These Four Walls blog

[Advertisement - this post features PR products] A couple of weeks ago I shared a look at how I've dressed the fireplace in our living room for Christmas, and now I want to show you the decorations in the rest of the house. This year I've taken inspiration from the bare branches and curling fern fronds of wintry woodland, but as always I've kept things minimalist, with muted colours, . . .

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Home tour | A calm, cosy apartment in Stockholm

December 12, 2022

I'm taking a break from festive content today to share a peek inside another inspiring home - this time a gorgeous Stockholm apartment that embodies the soft, minimalist style I love so much. Set in a 19th-century building in the city's Södermalm area, it's calm and uncluttered yet very cosy. The pared-back aesthetic and muted colours allow the beautiful period features to shine through . . .

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Six ideas for minimalist, sustainable gift wrapping

December 7, 2022

Six ideas for minimalist, sustainable Christmas gift wrapping | These Four Walls blog

I love making gifts extra-special by wrapping them beautifully, but I've become increasingly aware of the environmental impact. In fact I recently read that the wrapping paper we throw away each Christmas in the UK alone could stretch to the moon and back, and that's before you take account of all the tags, ribbon and bows . . .

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How to create a festive mantelpiece display using branches and dried foliage

November 29, 2022

I talked last week about how my Christmas decorations this year are inspired by the beauty of the winter landscape around me, with bare branches, fern fronds and a palette of earthy browns, beiges and off-whites that speak of frost-covered fields and frozen woodland. Well, today I want to show how I've translated that into a festive mantelpiece display, and share a step-by-step tutorial . . .

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The Edit | A simple, neutral Christmas

November 25, 2022

For this month's 'Edit', I'm focusing on simple, nature-inspired Christmas celebrations, with a curated selection of minimalist decorations, gift wrap and tableware in timeless, understated neutrals. It's actually turned into a bit of a mood board for how I plan to dress my own home this Christmas. Taking my cue from the wintry landscape around me, I want to celebrate the eerie beauty . . .

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Staying at The Audo: Menu’s hybrid hotel concept in Copenhagen

November 24, 2022

Staying at The Audo - Menu's hybrid hotel concept in Copenhagen | These Four Walls blog

[Advertisement - this post is based on a press stay, but all words and opinions are my own] There are hotels, and then there are hotels that are so beautifully designed that they instantly put you at ease. The Audo is one of the latter. Created by Bjarne Hansen, the founder and former CEO of Menu (which, as regular readers will know, is one of my favourite Danish design brands), it's a . . .

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Home tour | A soulful period restoration in the Netherlands

November 17, 2022

If you want an example of how to mix old and new to stunning effect, then look no further than the beautiful Dutch home of photographer Michiel Bosman and his partner Tomas. Over the past few years the couple have lovingly restored their period house near Rotterdam, bringing the original features back to life and filling the rooms with a combination of contemporary design, mid-century Scandinavian . . .

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21 of the best extendable dining tables

November 14, 2022

21 of the best extendable dining tables - timeless, minimalist and very versatile designs for all budgets and sizes of space | These Four Walls blog

Extendable dining tables are incredibly useful, especially as our homes now have to fulfil an increasing number of different functions. Perhaps you want a versatile design that can take you from intimate family suppers to big dinner parties. Perhaps you live in a tiny apartment and need a table that folds away to almost nothing when not in use. Or perhaps you want something that you can adapt for . . .

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The making of a ‘Wishbone’ chair

November 10, 2022

A visit to Carl Hansen & Søn's factory to see the making of a Scandinavian design classic: the CH24 Wishbone chair | These Four Walls blog

[Advertisement - this post is based on a press trip, but all words and opinions are my own] Today I'm sharing the second part of last month's trip to Denmark with Carl Hansen & Søn. After a wonderful day in Copenhagen exploring the legacy of architect Vilhelm Lauritzen, we travelled on to the island of Funen for a behind-the-scenes tour of Carl Hansen's factory . . .

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New design finds | November 2022

November 7, 2022

The start of November means it's time for my regular round-up of interesting design finds and product launches. On my radar this month are three gorgeous lighting collections, sustainable and very versatile furniture, and 12 stunning new paint colours that I'm sure you'll love just as much as I do. Read on for details... The 'Raiz' lighting collection from Studioilse x Ames I'm starting with . . .

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Abi Dare | These Four Walls blog

I’m Abi Dare – a stylist, photographer and writer based in Bristol (UK). I set up this blog to share interior design, travel and lifestyle inspiration for simple, relaxed living at home and beyond. You’ll find home tours, advice and tips, interviews, reviews, postcards from places I love and more – always with a focus on soft minimalism, muted colours and timeless, considered design.

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‘Best Design & Architecture Blog’, UK Blog Awards 2019

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Back on the grid after more than two weeks. Thanks Back on the grid after more than two weeks. Thanks to everyone who sent messages checking I was OK - I just lost my Instagram mojo and needed a bit of a break. Anyway, here are some phone-camera snippets of life lately...

1.  Guard cat on duty while I work
2.  Evening light hitting the last of the Japanese quince blossom in the garden 
3.  Country drives
4.  Coming across 17th-century graffiti while house-hunting
5 & 6.  A lazy Sunday stroll on Clevedon Pier, on one of those hazy days where the sea and sky seem to merge into one
7.  Keeping drooping spring blooms going for as long as possible 
8 & 9.  Wisteria at @ntbarringtoncourt in Somerset 
10.  Brunch at the always-wonderful @lunitapasteleria 
11.  Enjoying the balmy spring breeze 
12.  Stunning mosaic floors at Chedworth Roman Villa in Gloucestershire 
13.  Bluebell season
14.  My kind of wine
15.  Wild garlic 

#springhassprung #slowsimpleseasonal #cornersofmyworld #lifelately #blossomseverywhere #thisprettyengland #thelocalwayfarer #westcountry #littlestoriesofmylife #poetryofsimplethings #seeingthepretty #tinytinymoments
[AD - PR product] I've always loved marble as a ma [AD - PR product] I've always loved marble as a material, and the beige Kunis Breccia version of the @newworksdk 'Kizu' table lamp caught my eye immediately. I now have this design in three different colourways around the house, and this is definitely my favourite to date! 

#softminimalisthome #softminimalstyle #neutralhomedecor #simplehomestyle #minimalistdecor #simpleinterior #mycosyhome #neutrallivingroom #minimalistlighting #scandiinterior
A few weeks ago I travelled to Drammen in Norway f A few weeks ago I travelled to Drammen in Norway for the big project I'm working on (more on that soon), and while I was there I had a look around @askogeng's workshop. I've been a fan of their sustainable bamboo kitchens and furniture for a long time, so this was a real treat. And the space itself is full of the time-worn textures and beautiful details that always catch my eye.

#texturesandtones #warehousestyle #kitchendesign #scandinavianinteriors #scandinaviandesign #bitsofbuildings #ihavethisthingwithwindows #perfectlyimperfect
Is it just me, or are slightly droopy flowers the Is it just me, or are slightly droopy flowers the most elegant? Anyway, these are butterfly ranunculus - always a favourite. I couldn't resist the lovely soft peach ones - such a pretty colour for spring.

If you've seen my Stories, you'll know we've had a stressful Sunday and Monday thanks to a poorly cat and some big house news. At least it's only a four-day week!

#springflowers #springhomedecor #simplehomestyle #softminimalhome #springdecor #simpleinterior #neutrallivingroom #victorianterracerenovation #myminimalhome #springhomestyle

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