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Home tour | Soft minimalism on a Copenhagen waterfront

April 19, 2022

Home tour - soft minimalism on a Copenhagen waterfront | These Four Walls blog

Today we're heading over to Copenhagen for a peek inside a family home that's just undergone a top-to-bottom transformation thanks to the ever-inspiring team at Norm Architects. Overlooking a marina just north of the city centre, it's a very minimalist house - probably one of the most minimalist I've ever featured, in fact - and it almost has an art gallery feel to it. But it doesn't look at all . . .

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A living room revamp with the ‘Douglas’ low-arm sofa from British Design Shop

April 14, 2022

A living room revamp with the ‘Douglas’ low-arm sofa from British Design Shop | These Four Walls blog

[Advertisement – this post features PR products] I’ve always loved our living room. It’s the space that made us fall for the house when we viewed it and the one we redecorated first after moving in, creating a calm, cosy haven with a mix of minimalist furniture, soft neutral tones and original Victorian architecture. But in recent months something had started to dampen our enjoyment of it: an . . .

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The spring-summer 2022 collection from Northern

April 11, 2022

The spring-summer 2022 collection from Northern | These Four Walls blog

I have another spring-summer 2022 collection to show you today, this time from Norwegian brand Northern - and it's one I had the pleasure of seeing in person at the recent launch of Holloways of Ludlow's new Bath store. If you haven't come across Northern before, it began life as a lighting specialist before moving into wider interiors and relaunching at the Stockholm Furniture Fair in 2018 . . .

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‘Tradition Reimagined’ – a new collection from Menu

April 4, 2022

'Tradition Reimagined' - a new collection dedicated to easy entertaining from Menu | These Four Walls blog

I'm starting the week - and the new month - with a look at the latest pieces from Danish favourite Menu. Details of its new additions have just been released and there's plenty of gorgeous furniture and lighting, including wall and floor lamps for its Japanese-inspired 'Hashima' lighting series and a sand-coloured Kunis Breccia option for its ever-popular 'Plinth' family . . .

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Carl Hansen & Søn’s ‘Plico’ chair styled two ways

March 31, 2022

Carl Hansen & Søn's 'Plico' chair styled two ways | These Four Walls blog

[Advertisement - this is a paid partnership, but all words and opinions are my own] I've always had a thing for considered statement chairs - the kind of pieces that instantly catch your eye, but don't overwhelm the space they're in. Carl Hansen & Søn has been responsible for many of my favourites over the years (the CH25, the 'Wishbone', the 'Shell') and now they've done it again with . . .

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Lighting you can take anywhere: the ‘Kizu’ portable lamp from New Works

March 23, 2022

Lighting you can take anywhere: the 'Kizu' portable lamp from New Works | These Four Walls blog

[Advertisement - this post features a PR product] Portable lamps are such useful things to have around the home, especially if you have gloomy corners where cables won’t stretch, or if you want an alternative to harsh overhead lights in socket-less spaces such as bathrooms. I put together a round-up of some of my favourites last year and now there's another beauty to add to the list . . .

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The Vipp Pencil Case – a serene guest suite in Copenhagen

March 21, 2022

The Vipp Pencil Case - a serene guest suite in Copenhagen | These Four Walls blog

Over the past few years Danish homeware brand Vipp has launched a series of bookable accommodation options, dubbed the 'Vipp Hotels', across Denmark and southern Sweden. I've loved the look of every single one and the fifth, which has just opened in Copenhagen, is no exception. Located in the former industrial area of Islands Brygge, just across a bridge from the city centre, the ground-floor . . .

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The Edit | Spring cleaning

March 17, 2022

The Edit - everything you need for sustainable spring cleaning, including refillable containers, reusable cloths, eco-friendly detergents and handmade natural brushes | These Four Walls blog

After a bit of a break I'm restarting 'The Edit', my regular series sharing curated selections of items to help you make the most of simple, relaxed moments at home and beyond. And my focus this month is spring cleaning. I never relish the prospect of a big clean, but once I get going I always find there's something very cathartic about it . . .

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Holloways of Ludlow – a new design destination in the heart of Bath

March 14, 2022

Holloways of Ludlow - a new design destination in the heart of Bath | These Four Walls blog

[AD - this post is based on a PR event] The beautiful city of Bath has been developing an increasingly strong interiors and design scene in recent years, with various galleries, studios and boutiques opening their doors. I'm lucky that it's only a short hop by train from my home in neighbouring Bristol, and I often head there for a bit of shopping or to pick up some inspiration. And now . . .

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Home tour | A calming mid-century bungalow in California

March 9, 2022

Home tour - a calming mid-century bungalow in California | These Four Walls blog

Today we're travelling to sunny California for a look around a 1960s ranch-style bungalow that's been transformed into a calming, contemporary haven. Located in the Woodland Hills area of Los Angeles, the house is now owned by Carlos Naude and Whitney Brown of multidisciplinary creative studio Working Holiday . . .

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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 Interior Design Blog’, uFurnish Home Awards 2024

Winner of the ‘Blogger’ category in the Sweetpea & Willow Home Influencer Awards 2023

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

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Eight years ago today. Carousel posts didn't exist Eight years ago today. Carousel posts didn't exist then so I'm using our anniversary as an excuse to share some of my favourite wedding photos.

I have so many happy memories from the day, but what I remember the most is all the laughter. And the funniest best men's (Chris had four!) speech I've ever heard. I wish we'd had a videographer just to capture that.

Anyway, thanks @small_round_things for the last eight years - and for the 13 before we actually got around to tying the knot!

Venue: @pyneshouse 
Photography: @taylorandporter
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

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