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Home tour | A rustic Greek villa with a contemporary edge

April 11, 2016

Home tour | A rustic Greek farmhouse with a contemporary edge

For my latest home-tour post I’m heading to sunnier climes; specifically, to the beautiful Greek island of Ithaca and the equally beautiful Villa Kalos. Set amid a sea of olive and almond trees, with only bleating goats for neighbours, this rambling old farmhouse has been completely transformed by South African photographers Robbert Koene and Gerda Genis. When they first purchased the building . . .

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The ‘VIKTIGT’ collection from IKEA

April 8, 2016

The 'VIKTIGT' collection from IKEA | These Four Walls blog

IKEA has just announced a raft of new limited-edition collections and I wanted to end the week by sharing a few images of my favourite: the beautiful ‘VIKTIGT’ range, created by renowned glass designer and ceramicist Ingegerd Råman. It follows on from successful IKEA collaborations with other famous names – including Isla Crawford’s cork-based ‘SINNERLIG’ collection, which caused huge excitement . . .

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Profile | Corotos Market

April 4, 2016

Profile | Corotos Market | These Four Walls blog

I love stumbling across people who share my passion for design and craftsmanship, and Alexandra Vasquez is one such person. Based in Berlin, she’s the brains behind newly launched website Corotos Market, which stocks a beautifully curated range of unique home accessories from around the globe. Alexandra’s aim is to help people create a home which reflects their life and personality by offering . . .

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Home tour | A Swedish apartment with splashes of spring colour

March 22, 2016

Home tour | A Swedish apartment with splashes of spring colour | These Four Walls blog

Adding accent colours to a muted scheme without overpowering it is always tricky, but this three-bedroom corner apartment in Gothenburg is a perfect example of how to do it well. Throughout, it mixes minimal monochrome décor with touches of spring-like blues and greens, creating a space that’s both fresh and calming. The lounge is my favourite room. The mint-green sofa works brilliantly next to . . .

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Egg-themed spring styling

March 16, 2016

Egg-themed spring styling | These Four Walls blog

There's a definite hint of spring in the air this week. The sun is shining (for the most part), blossoms and daffodils have started to emerge, and there's a touch of warmth in the breeze when I leave for work each morning. It feels as if the world is awakening around me, and it's making my spirits soar. Homeware brands also seem to be embracing the fleeting beauty of this time of year, and in . . .

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Making a guest room feel special

March 9, 2016

Making a guest room feel special | These Four Walls blo

I've been thinking about bedrooms a lot over the past few days - mostly because a recent bout of flu means I've spent a lot more time in mine than usual! Specifically, I've been thinking about how to make our second bedroom feel special for guests. Spare rooms are so often afterthoughts - places where we store clutter, or hide away furniture that we no longer like. Ours is no exception - it's a . . .

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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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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
Is it just me, or are slightly droopy flowers the Is it just me, or are slightly droopy flowers the most elegant? Anyway, these are butterfly ranunculus - always a favourite. I couldn't resist the lovely soft peach ones - such a pretty colour for spring.

If you've seen my Stories, you'll know we've had a stressful Sunday and Monday thanks to a poorly cat and some big house news. At least it's only a four-day week!

#springflowers #springhomedecor #simplehomestyle #softminimalhome #springdecor #simpleinterior #neutrallivingroom #victorianterracerenovation #myminimalhome #springhomestyle

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