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New design finds | December 2023

December 12, 2023

It's time for my last round-up of new design finds of 2023 - and there's a bit of a collaborative theme to this month's edition. All the below launches are the result of partnerships between various brands, studios and designers, and the results are absolutely beautiful. There are gorgeous textiles, a minimalist chandelier, a new take on a much-loved lighting design, and a kitchen collection . . .

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My nature-inspired minimalist Christmas decorations

December 5, 2023

Over the past couple of weeks I've been sharing some inspiration for minimalist Christmas decorations and today I want to show you how I've dressed my own home. As always, I've kept things simple and natural, with a hint of festive magic. And, apart from a few candles and the tree, I haven't bought anything new . . .

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21 of the best sofabeds with minimalist style

November 23, 2023

In today's multifunctional homes, a sofabed is often a vital piece of furniture - a way to squeeze an occasional guest bed into a living room, a home office or a kids' room, without taking up space that can be put to better use on a day-to-day basis. I'm now lucky enough to have a full spare bedroom, but that wasn't always the case and I've relied on them in the past. I even spent several months . . .

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Home tour | A contemporary farmhouse in rural Suffolk

November 20, 2023

The homes I feature on this blog all tend to be fairly minimalist in style, but I try to cover a range of different property types, sizes and locations. Last month I shared a small period apartment in the centre of Stockholm; today it's the turn of a sleek new-build house on a working farm in the English county of Suffolk. The house was originally designed by Norm Architects in 2017 . . .

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Tackling indoor air pollution with the Briiv purifier – one year on

November 9, 2023

[Advertisement – this is a paid partnership with Briiv, but all words and opinions are my own] I often get asked to review new home-technology products for this blog. Some are turned down instantly, some I test out but never share because they don’t make the grade. And some turn out to be absolutely brilliant – things that I end up using day in, day out long after the initial collaboration . . .

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New design finds | November 2023

November 6, 2023

Yep, it's November already, and that means it's time for my regular round-up of new interior design finds and minimalist product launches. In this month's edition you'll find timeless lighting, elegant dinner candles in beautiful colours, and a range of limewash paint inspired by four European cities. There's also a collection of stunning fronts to customise standard IKEA kitchen units . . .

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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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