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‘YPPERLIG’ by IKEA x HAY

July 18, 2017

'YPPERLIG' by IKEA x HAY | These Four Walls blog

I have some more design news for you today, as two Scandinavian greats – Swedish super-brand IKEA and Danish company HAY – have just released the first official photographs of their hotly anticipated collaboration. Called 'YPPERLIG', the collection has been more than a year in the making (IKEA first teased us with mentions of it way back in June 2016), but it looks like it will have been worth . . .

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New furniture & homeware finds | July 2017

July 13, 2017

New finds for July 2017 | These Four Walls blog

As you may have seen on Instagram, I'm currently touring Barcelona, Valencia and Madrid with the Association of Spanish Design (RED). I'm looking forward to sharing all my discoveries from Spain with you when I get home, but in the meantime here's a round-up of the latest design finds from elsewhere to reach my radar... . . .

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Home tour | A light-filled house in London

July 3, 2017

Home tour - a light-filled house in London | These Four Walls blog

I included a couple of photos of this beautiful house in last week's post about maximising natural light, and I couldn't resist sharing a few more. Located in Fulham, southwest London, the Victorian terrace has been reworked by its photographer and software-developer owners to create a bright, minimalist family home. It has a distinct Scandinavian influence throughout, along with lots of clever . . .

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Tips for maximising natural light in your home

June 27, 2017

Tips for maximising natural light in your home | These Four Walls blog

[This is a paid partnership with roofwindows.co.uk, but all words and opinions are my own] Natural light has a huge impact on our health and happiness. It not only aids the release of serotonin, the hormone that regulates our body clocks to help us wake up and fall asleep, but it’s also a major source of vitamin D – something that’s vital for our mood, our bones and our muscles. Yet for so . . .

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Minimalist ceramics from Melo

June 19, 2017

Minimalist ceramics from Melo | These Four Walls blog

I'm starting the week with a peek at a new collection from Sweden-based Melo, whose handcrafted, minimalist designs always catch my eye. Known as 'Sand', their latest project is a series of limited-edition ceramics, which joins Melo's existing furniture range and print collaboration from this month. Designed by photographer and Melo co-founder Sara Medina Lind, the collection encompasses 5 . . .

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New furniture & homeware finds | June 2017

June 14, 2017

New finds for June 2017 | These Four Walls blog

It's time for another round-up of the latest design news and homeware collections to reach my radar. So, without further ado, here are my favourite finds for June... . . .

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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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Eight years ago today. Carousel posts didn't exist Eight years ago today. Carousel posts didn't exist then so I'm using our anniversary as an excuse to share some of my favourite wedding photos.

I have so many happy memories from the day, but what I remember the most is all the laughter. And the funniest best men's (Chris had four!) speech I've ever heard. I wish we'd had a videographer just to capture that.

Anyway, thanks @small_round_things for the last eight years - and for the 13 before we actually got around to tying the knot!

Venue: @pyneshouse 
Photography: @taylorandporter
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

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