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Minimalist table styling with the ‘Olio’ collection from Royal Doulton

May 5, 2021

Minimalist table styling with the 'Olio' collection from Royal Doulton | These Four Walls blog

[Advertisement - this is a collaboration with Royal Doulton, but all words and opinions are my own] Today I have some minimalist table-styling inspiration using the 'Olio' collection from Royal Doulton, which was first founded in London all the way back in 1815 and has been producing high-quality pottery ever since . . .

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How to decorate & furnish large spaces

April 30, 2021

How to decorate & furnish large and open-plan spaces | These Four Walls blog

Last month I shared some advice on how to decorate and furnish small spaces, and today I'm turning my attention to large rooms. If anything, they're even trickier to deal with - especially if you have an open-plan space which has to play several different roles at once. I know having too much space sounds like a nice problem to have, but it can be a real issue . . .

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Home tour | Warm minimalism near Copenhagen

April 27, 2021

Home tour - warm minimalism near Copenhagen | These Four Walls blog

For my latest home-tour post I'm taking you back to a Danish property which I've featured before and which has recently undergone a bit of a makeover. Located north of Copenhagen, it's named the PH House in honour of renowned designer and architect Poul Henningsen, who once used it as his summerhouse, and was renovated by Norm Architects following a devastating 2014 fire. They've now been back to . . .

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21 of the best minimalist coffee & side tables with integrated storage

April 23, 2021

21 of the best minimalist coffee & side tables with integrated storage | These Four Walls blog

No matter how minimalist we think we are, clutter always seems to accumulate - and finding enough storage to keep everything neat and tidy can feel like an endless battle, especially for those of us with more compact homes. A coffee or side table with integrated storage makes an easy yet stylish solution, so for the latest post in my 'best of' series I've rounded up 21 of my favourites . . .

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A soft, minimalist beige bedroom: the reveal

April 15, 2021

A soft, minimalist beige bedroom: the reveal | These Four Walls blog

[Advertisement - this post features PR products, but all words and opinions are my own] I've talked before about the importance of taking your time when decorating, and with the makeover of our main bedroom I really have (partly unintentionally) practised what I preach. I first shared the plans back in November and always wanted to get things right rather than rushing, but there were some . . .

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Minimalist garden inspiration from Design Of + top garden-design tips

April 12, 2021

Minimalist garden inspiration from Design Of - and my top garden design tips | These Four Walls blog

I've long been a fan of Swedish brand Design Of. Founded by Johanna Haglund (whose beautiful new-build house I featured last year), it began life in 2014 and makes sleek solid-steel furniture and accessories for the home and garden. Not only are its pieces a minimalist's dream, they're also highly durable and very versatile - the kind of things you can invest in knowing they really will last for . . .

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New finds | April 2021

April 8, 2021

VIPP's new Lodge lounge chair - a beautiful example of considered Nordic design | New finds - April 2021 | These Four Walls blog

I'm a bit late with this month's round-up of design finds, as I took last week off work to unwind and finish decorating our bedroom. I can't wait to share photos of the completed space soon, but in the meantime I have details of some gorgeous product launches for you. So, read on for beautiful chairs and ceramics, stylish outdoor furniture, innovative modular shelving, and affordable new options . . .

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16 of the best portable lamps for indoor & outdoor use

March 25, 2021

16 of the best portable lamps for indoor & outdoor use | These Four Walls blog

The arrival of spring means many of us are turning our attention towards getting our gardens, balconies and terraces ready for the warmer months - especially as meeting up outdoors is going to be the only way to socialise (here in the UK at least) for a while to come. So, I thought I'd dedicate my latest 'best of' post to portable lamps that you can use outside, move around the house or even take . . .

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How to decorate & furnish small spaces

March 23, 2021

How to decorate and furnish small spaces | These Four Walls blog

Small spaces can be incredibly tricky, and they're something many of us struggle with - whether we live in a compact home or we have one tiny room that's difficult to get right. It's certainly something I've had to address when renovating my own house, which has a narrow galley-style kitchen and a minuscule bathroom, and it's often why my design clients ask for help . . .

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Home tour | A light-filled London house in calm, neutral colours

March 17, 2021

Home tour - a light-filled London house in calm, neutral colours | These Four Walls blog

It's home-tour time again, and today we're taking a peek inside the West London abode of interior stylist Hannah Lines of The Last Detail. Hannah's beautiful house dates from the 1900s and has been given a thorough makeover to turn it into a soothing, clutter-free sanctuary that's awash with natural light. The results are elegant yet wonderfully relaxed . . .

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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 

#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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