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Behind the scenes at Garde Hvalsøe

October 31, 2019

[Advertisement - this post is based on a press trip, but all words and opinions are my own] After a visit to Georg Jensen's HQ and a look around the inspiring home of Thomas Schlosser Svendsen, the final day of my recent trip to Copenhagen was spent exploring the wonderful world of Garde Hvalsøe . . .

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Home tour – a Copenhagen house brimming with vintage Danish design

October 25, 2019

Home tour - a Copenhagen house brimming with vintage Danish design | These Four Walls blog

[Advertisement - this post is based on a press trip, but all words and opinions are my own] Today I have more from my recent trip to Copenhagen with Georg Jensen and Garde Hvalsøe. After a day at Georg Jensen's fascinating HQ, we were treated to something very special indeed - a look around the beautiful home of Thomas Schlosser Svendsen . . .

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A visit to Georg Jensen & a look at the new ‘Helix’ collection

October 23, 2019

A visit to Georg Jensen & a look at the new 'Helix' collection | These Four Walls blog

[Advertisement - this post is based on a press trip, but all words and opinions are my own] You might have seen on Instagram that I was recently invited over to Copenhagen along with a small group of other bloggers to see behind the scenes at Danish brands Georg Jensen and Garde Hvalsøe . . .

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Home tour – a cosy Stockholm apartment in soft shades of grey

October 21, 2019

Home tour - a cosy Stockholm apartment in soft shades of grey | These Four Walls blog

I feature a lot of beautiful homes on this blog, but every now and then one comes along that makes me think: 'If I was starting my house again from scratch, that's exactly how I'd do it'. The apartment in today's post is one such example. Located in Stockholm, it belongs to blogger and designer Lovisa Häger and it's just been put up for sale with Nomad Mäkleri . . .

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Profile – sculptor Kristiina Haataja

October 18, 2019

Profile - sculptor Kristiina Haataja | These Four Walls blog

Even if you don't recognise the name, chances are you've seen the work of Stockholm-based artist Kristiina Haataja on Instagram in recent weeks. Known for her clay figures and heads, she's just launched a collaboration with Cooee Design that has seen moulded versions of her sculptures go on sale around the world . . .

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A guide to wooden kitchen worktops

October 16, 2019

A guide to wooden kitchen worktops | These Four Walls blog

[Advertisement – this post features gifted products, but all words and opinions are my own] Ever since I posted photos of my finished kitchen makeover, I've had lots of questions on Instagram about the solid wooden worktops. It seems a lot of people love the way they look but are nervous about installing them in their own homes because of concerns over their durability and maintenance . . .

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Home tour | A thatched Danish house with a contemporary interior

October 10, 2019

Home tour - a thatched Danish house with a contemporary interior | These Four Walls blog

Many of the home tours I feature are the work of Copenhagen-based Norm Architects, and with good reason - I'm continuously inspired by the way the buildings they design are sensitive to their surroundings, adapted to the needs of the people who live in them, and utterly beautiful both inside and out! And today I have another fantastic example to share with you . . .

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New discoveries from London Design Festival 2019

October 7, 2019

New discoveries from London Design Festival 2019 | These Four Walls blog

The third week in September brought London's annual Design Festival, with hundreds of exhibitions and installations springing up around the city. It's always brimming with inspiration, and after spending far too much money on train fare travelling back and forth from Bristol for last year's event, this time around I decided to stay with a London-based friend and see as much as I could . . .

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15 of the best simple, sculptural candleholders & candlesticks

October 2, 2019

15 of the best simple, sculptural candleholders | These Four Walls blog

Autumn has officially arrived, and that means candle season is here! To be honest I light candles year-round, but as the nights draw in and the days get darker, they become even more important. Nothing beats the cosy, inviting glow of candlelight, and I tend to have them dotted around the living room, the dining table, the bedroom, the bathroom and even my little home office . . .

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Home tour | A stunning mix of old and new in southern Sweden

September 30, 2019

Home tour - a stunning mix of old and new in southern Sweden | These Four Walls blog

It's home-tour time again and today I'm taking you over to Sweden for a peek inside the beautiful apartment of Felicia Alm. Set in the small town of Landskrona, it's a stunning mix of old and new, with ornate period features (just take a look at that coving and traditional tiled stove!), soothing grey, white and blue walls, and striking black and brown accents . . .

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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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I'm so excited to reveal what @tiffanygrantriley a I'm so excited to reveal what @tiffanygrantriley and I have been working on for the past few months: a new book! 

Called Bring The Outside In, it explores how to harness the wellbeing-enhancing power of biophilic design (design that reconnects you with nature) in your own home. It's packed with clear, practical advice, plus peeks inside 12 beautiful real-life homes that demonstrate biophilic design in action in a wide range of settings, from city apartments to rural farmhouses. 

I feel incredibly proud to have written one book, let alone two, and this one was extra-special for two reasons. Firstly, it's a topic that I've long been fascinated by and one that combines two of my passions, interior design and nature. And secondly, I was lucky enough to work on it with a friend. We had so much fun travelling around Europe capturing the homes featured (some very brief glimpses to whet your appetite here!) and we'll share some behind-the-scenes snippets soon.

Bring The Outside In will be published by @rylandpetersandsmall on 14th October and is available to pre-order now - just follow the link in my bio. 

(The book cover image is the beautiful home of @balanceinteriordesign.)

#interiordesigninspiration #interiordesignbooks #biophilicdesign #interiorsinspo #interiorsinspiration #biophilichomes #biophilichomeinteriordesign
Snaps from a lovely long weekend in leafy Richmond Snaps from a lovely long weekend in leafy Richmond, West London. I've spent many happy times there over the years as one of my closest friends lives there, but she's about to move house. So, Chris and I made the most of our last visit before she relocates - and the weather was certainly kind to us! 

1 & 2.  Richmond riverside and bridge
3 & 4.  Old Palace Yard
5-7.  A boat trip down the Thames with @thamesriverboats 
8-14.  Plants, flowers and the most amazing afternoon tea at @petershamnurseries (an early birthday celebration for @small_round_things)
15.  Petersham Meadows
16 & 17. The view from Richmond Hill
18.  Plane-spotting
19.  How the other half live / fantasy house-shopping

#visitlondon #richmondlondon #visitengland #postcardplaces #londonsummer #letsgosomewhere #darlingescape #theprettycities #bitsofbuildings #littlestoriesofmylife #thisprettyengland #simplemoments
Some photos of the gorgeous @a.__gallery, which I Some photos of the gorgeous @a.__gallery, which I visited on a recent trip to the Netherlands. Isn't it beautiful? Calm, textural and layered, with handmade pieces by an array of independent artists and artisans. 

I've also interviewed Holly, founder of the gallery and interior design studio @avenue.design.studio, on my blog. I've always admired the elegant, timeless spaces she creates, and the way she reflects the architectural context of each setting. I first met her in person last year, when I featured her own home in my book, and I've since worked with her on another exciting project that I can't wait to share soon...

#minimalistinterior #softminimalisminterior #softminimalstyle #neutraldecor #neutralinterior #interiorinspirations #dutchinteriors #simpleinterior #texturalinteriors
A few snaps from the gorgeous @gubiofficial showro A few snaps from the gorgeous @gubiofficial showroom in London, which I visited during @clerkenwelldesignweek earlier this week. I missed the opening event for this last year, so it was great to finally have a look around in person. The light is stunning, as is GUBI's selection of contemporary and classic designs - including the sculptural and futuristic F300 lounge  chair, first designed by Pierre Paulin in the 1960s and recently relaunched. 

Which room or corner is your favourite...?

#minimalistinterior #danishdesign #scandiinterior #scandiinspo #nordicminimalism #scandinaviandecor #softminimalism #interiorsinspo #interiorsinspiration

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