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  • 10 beautiful outdoor lighting ideas | These Four Walls blog

    10 beautiful outdoor lighting ideas

    August 2, 2022February 24, 2026

    I’ve teamed up with Lights4fun to share 10 beautiful ways to illuminate and enhance your outside space, whether you have a sprawling country garden, a compact urban courtyard or a small balcony…

  • The iconic CH24 ‘Wishbone’ chair gets an Ilse Crawford makeover

    The iconic CH24 ‘Wishbone’ chair gets an Ilse Crawford makeover

    July 28, 2022February 24, 2026

    Tasked with adding a new perspective to Hans J. Wegner’s famous CH24 ‘Wishbone’ chair, London-based designer Ilse Crawford created nine beautifully timeless, earthy colours inspired by Scandinavian nature…

  • 24 of the best sculptural vases

    24 of the best sculptural vases

    July 25, 2022February 24, 2026

    My pick of the best sculptural vases -beautiful decor pieces that make as much of a statement when empty as they do when filled with flowers – with options for all budgets…

  • Briiv - a stylish & sustainable air purifier to tackle indoor pollution | These Four Walls blog

    Briiv – a stylish & sustainable air purifier to tackle indoor pollution in the home

    July 7, 2022February 25, 2026

    Indoor air pollution can be very damaging, causing breathing difficulties, sleep disturbances, brain fog and more. The all-natural and very sustainable Briiv air purifier claims to help, and I tested it out in my own home. Here’s my review…

  • 'Sartorial Living' - a sophisticated showroom makeover for New Works | These Four Walls blog

    ‘Sartorial Living’ – a sophisticated showroom makeover for New Works

    July 4, 2022February 25, 2026

    New Works’ latest showroom makeover is an elegant mix of beiges, browns and greys, with an interplay between light and dark, classical and contemporary, raw and refined…

  • Highlights from 3 Days of Design 2022 - part two | These Four Walls blog

    Highlights from 3 Days of Design 2022 | Part 2

    June 30, 2022February 25, 2026

    The second half of my round-up from Copenhagen’s 3 Days of Design, with plenty of inspiring Scandinavian interiors and some very interesting new product launches…

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A few snippets of the gorgeous Norwegian house of A few snippets of the gorgeous Norwegian house of @askogeng, photographed by @tiffanygrantriley for my second book, Bring The Outside In: Biophilic Design for a Naturally Beautiful Home.

It's a wonderful haven of calming neutrals, natural materials and handmade pieces - and Tiff and I were lucky enough to stay there during the photoshoot so I can testify that it's as liveable as it is beautiful! 

See the rest of this wonderful home and others in the book, published by @rylandpetersandsmall and available internationally now.

#neutralhomedecor #natureinspireddesign #minimalistinterior #scandiinterior #biophilicdesign
[AD - features PR products] Little snippets of our [AD - features PR products] Little snippets of our almost-finished living room.

This space is so very nearly there - we're just waiting for the bioethanol stove to arrive and for the electricians to sort out some wiring so we can fit the rest of the skirting boards.

This was a tricky room, as it has two windows, two doorways and acts as a bit of a thoroughfare to the kitchen. It also had no natural focal point. Some careful layout planning, a new chimney breast and a bespoke Bath-stone fireplace have made all the difference, as has our beautiful oak flooring. We've also built floating shelves in a nook that we think is the remnant of a former doorway. 

It's already a space I love spending time in, and it has the rustic-minimalist mix of old, new and handmade that I'm aiming for throughout our little cottage. I can't wait to show you more! 

Walls, woodwork & ceiling: Slipper Satin by @farrowandball 
Floor: Cascada hardwood flooring in Wintry Forest Oak by @quickstepfloors *
Radiators: Milano Windsor & brass valves by @bestheatinguk *
Fireplace: @christopheremerystone 
Sofa: @ikeauk HYLTARP
Curtains: @laredoute_uk 
Artworks: @sarah_cocolapine and @tracydixon.ceramics 
Lounge chair: CH25 by @carlhansenandson
Throws: @elvangdenmark *

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#cottagerenovation #rusticminimalism #neutralhomedecor #livingroomdecor #minimalistlivingroom
We've been making the most of lighter evenings wit We've been making the most of lighter evenings with after-work strolls around the beautiful lanes and fields around our house. 

It's funny: I grew up in the countryside, and I couldn't wait to move to a city when I started university. Eighteen-year-old Abi would probably never have believed that 42-year-old Abi would be so happy back in a rural setting! 

#naturesmagic #natureandnourish  #goldenhour #gowildlyandslow #thisprettyengland
[AD - paid partnership] After downsizing to our li [AD - paid partnership] After downsizing to our little cottage, Chris and I now have to share the same office space on the two or three days a week when he works from home. We have one large desk between us and often swap sides based on what we're doing – if I’m photo-editing, I don’t like facing the glare of the window, whereas Chris likes to sit away from the door when he’s on video calls so that I can come and go without getting in the way. Being able to zip around on @carlhansenandson's beautiful and lightweight CH621 swivel chair makes things that little bit easier, and the wheels run smoothly over both our hardwood floor and woven rug. It's the kind of chair that works with all sorts of decor styles, too - I love the contrast between its sleek mid-century aesthetic and the rustic timber of our desk.

#homeofficeinspo #deskstyling #minimalisthomedecor #rusticminimalism #simplehomestyle
Blossom outside, blossom in the house... I should Blossom outside, blossom in the house... I should probably pack the little eggs away now that Easter has been and gone, though. 

#blossomwatch #springdecorating #springhomedecor #natureinside #springmood

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