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  • Eight alternatives to grey and white for fans of neutral decor | These Four Walls blog

    Eight alternatives to grey and white for fans of neutral decor

    September 25, 2019September 26, 2019

    If, like me, you want your home to be a calming sanctuary, then you’re probably drawn towards neutral walls in grey and white. But soothing, understated interiors don’t rule out…

  • Kinuta Terrace - a pair of minimalist apartments in Tokyo | These Four Walls blog

    Home tour | A pair of minimalist apartments in Tokyo

    September 16, 2019September 25, 2019

    One of the highlights of Copenhagen’s ‘3 Days of Design’ festival back in May was the launch of Karimoku Case Study – a new lifestyle brand developed by Japanese furniture manufacturer…

  • Review - the ‘Mesmerine’ breakfast collection from Kenwood | These Four Walls blog

    Review | The ‘Mesmerine’ breakfast collection from Kenwood

    September 11, 2019September 11, 2019

    [Advertisement – this is a paid collaboration with Kenwood, but all words and opinions are my own] Small kitchen appliances such as toasters and kettles are so often an afterthought…

  • Workspace inspiration (and new designs) from Muuto's Copenhagen HQ | These Four Walls blog

    Workspace inspiration (and new designs) from Muuto’s Copenhagen HQ

    September 9, 2019September 25, 2019

    I’m a firm believer that our surroundings can have a huge impact on our mental and physical wellbeing, particularly when it comes to our workspace – after all, it’s where…

  • Sustainable steel accessories from Design Of | These Four Walls blog

    New finds | September 2019

    September 4, 2019September 9, 2019

    Well, summer has flown by and September is here already – and with it comes a host of new-season launches. I’ve already covered some of my favourite autumn-winter collections and…

  • Home tour - a small but stylish attic apartment in Gothenburg | These Four Walls blog

    Home tour | A small but stylish attic apartment in Gothenburg

    September 2, 2019August 30, 2019

    The subject of today’s home tour is a tiny attic apartment in the Swedish city of Gothenburg. It’s only 34sqm in size, but it’s a great example of how clever…

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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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