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New finds | November 2021

November 9, 2021

Minimalist sitting area with curved grey sofa, low wooden table and geometric brown rug from Nordic Knots' new Grid collection | New finds - November 2021 | These Four Walls blog

Deadlines, calendar clashes and life in general mean I'm running a little behind with November's 'new finds' post. But it's better late than never, and I have some beautiful designs to share with you this month. So, read on to discover the launches that have reached my radar over recent weeks, from minimalist furniture to gorgeous rugs and lighting . . .

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21 of the best minimalist daybeds

October 29, 2021

Simple white interior with beige daybed from Kristina Dam | 21 of the best minimalist daybeds | These Four Walls blog

Daybeds may seem like rather decadent additions to the home - luxury items rather than must-haves. But they're actually very useful and versatile pieces of furniture. They're much more compact than sofas, so they're ideal for small spaces or anywhere you might need a bit of additional seating every now and then. Some can even be used as proper beds . . .

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Home tour | Clever small-space living in Poland

October 27, 2021

Home tour - clever small-space living in Poland | These Four Walls blog

I'm always keen to feature homes that show how compact spaces needn't be a barrier to stylish, practical living, and this project from Gdansk- and London-based architecture studio ACOS (A Collection of Stories) is a perfect example. Located on the southern shore of the Baltic Sea, it's bright, airy and tranquil, with a beautiful mix of colours and materials . . .

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A stylish autumn & Halloween mantlepiece

October 23, 2021

A stylish autumn & Halloween mantlepiece | These Four Walls blog

Today I'm sharing a simple yet beautiful way to decorate your mantlepiece for autumn or Halloween - perfect if you want to bring a bit of seasonal magic into your home without resorting to anything tacky, and totally free of unsustainable plastic. It's also ideal if you've left things a little late and need an easy idea that you can put together in time for 31st October . . .

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The Edit | A cosy night in

October 22, 2021

The Edit - everything you need for a cosy night in | These Four Walls blog

As the weather gets colder and the nights grow longer, there's nothing better than curling up on the sofa for a cosy night in. So, that's the focus of this latest instalment of 'The Edit' - my ongoing series sharing curated selections to help you make the most of simple, relaxed moments at home and beyond . . .

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New pieces from Menu

October 18, 2021

New pieces from Menu | These Four Walls blog

It's not long since I last featured Menu, but it's recently added even more designs to its collection and I couldn't resist sharing them. As always, they're gorgeous - and the press photos are an excuse to have another peek inside the brand's stunning Copenhagen hotel-showroom-HQ-restaurant The Audo. But what really appealed to me was the focus on versatile, functional and long-lasting design . . .

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Top tips for visiting Northumberland

October 13, 2021

Top tips for visiting Northumberland | These Four Walls blog

Every year my friend Becky and I head off on a travel adventure together - it's become a bit of a tradition, and something we always look forward to. Past destinations have included Athens, Budapest, Morocco, Istanbul, Argentina and Brazil, but this time around we decided to avoid the current hassles around international travel and explore a part of the UK that neither of us had ever visited . . .

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Plácido y Grata – a new minimalist design hotel in Seville

October 11, 2021

Plácido y Grata - a new minimalist design hotel in Seville | These Four Walls blog

When I was 17 and studying A-Level Spanish (I later went on to do a university degree in it), I persuaded my parents to choose Seville for our annual family holiday. In many ways it was a disastrous trip: my mum left her purse in the back of a taxi, one of my brothers got food poisoning and our flights in both directions were delayed due to storms. But I fell in love with this seductive Andalusian . . .

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Eight inspiring kitchen ideas from Nordiska Kök’s new showroom

October 8, 2021

Eight inspiring kitchen ideas from Nordiska Kök's new showroom | These Four Walls blog

I've always admired Swedish kitchen producer Nordiska Kök. All entirely bespoke, its designs mix a timeless Scandinavian aesthetic with beautiful materials and clever solutions for modern living. It's just launched a brand-new concept showroom in Stockholm and I couldn't resist sharing a few images - not only because the whole place looks absolutely stunning, but also because it provides plenty of . . .

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New finds | October 2021

October 6, 2021

Mid-century modern living room with beige curtains, abstract art and minimalist pendant lamp | New finds - October 2021 | These Four Walls blog

With September seeing design weeks and trade fairs happening all over the place (London, Copenhagen and Milan, to name just a few locations), there have been plenty of interesting product launches lately - so many, in fact, that's it taken me a while to decide on the selection for this month's round-up of new finds! But after a lot of deliberation I've finally managed to narrow it down . . .

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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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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 

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[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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