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  • Georg Jensen's 2019 'Christmas Collectibles' | These Four Walls blog

    Minimalist festive styling with Georg Jensen’s 2019 ‘Christmas Collectibles’

    November 27, 2019November 28, 2019

    [Advertisement – this is a paid partnership with Georg Jensen, but all words and opinions are my own] I always enjoy getting creative and dressing my house in a different…

  • The 'Fusion' collection from Georg Jensen | These Four Walls blog

    The ‘Fusion’ collection from Georg Jensen

    September 18, 2019September 25, 2019

    [Advertisement – this is a paid post in collaboration with Georg Jensen, but all words and opinions are my own] I always think it’s worth investing in timeless homeware when…

  • A few thoughts on minimalism

    A few thoughts on minimalism

    August 19, 2019August 21, 2019

    I often refer to minimalism on this blog, but it was only when I gave an interview about it to Domino recently that I realised I’ve never really shared what…

  • 10 independent magazines to inspire your travels in 2019 | These Four Walls blog

    10 independent magazines to inspire your travels in 2019

    January 7, 2019March 5, 2019

    Hello and happy new year! I hope you had a wonderful Christmas break? Mine was just what I needed it to be – simple and laid-back – and I’m starting…

  • Merry Christmas from These Four Walls!

    Merry Christmas & Happy New Year!

    December 20, 2018June 20, 2019

    Just a short post today to wish a very merry Christmas to everyone who celebrates it, and a happy New Year to you all! I also want to say a…

  • Minimalist Christmas table styling with fir, candles & pine cones | These Four Walls blog

    Minimalist Christmas table styling with fir, candles & pine cones

    December 12, 2018

    Now that our dining-room makeover is complete, I’m looking forward to styling the table for festive feasts – especially as we’re hosting Christmas this year. (Have I mentioned that before….?…

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Beautiful late-afternoon September light (and a su Beautiful late-afternoon September light (and a sun-bathing cat) in our living room. I'm so happy to have this room ready for autumn - I can't wait for cosy evenings and weekend afternoons curling up on the sofa by the bioethanol stove. #neutrallivingroom #cottagerenovation #cottageinterior #softminimalisthome #simplehomestyle Cottage living room | Neutral home | Minimalist cottage interior | Rustic minimalist decor | Beige living room | Calm interiors | Neutral interiors | Linen sofa
A new take on 'what I bought vs how I styled it': A new take on 'what I bought vs how I styled it': what Loki sat on versus how I styled it. He was obsessed with this dried autumn foliage when it arrived last week and spent a good hour dragging the box around the room trying to break into it. He eventually succeeded and enjoyed chilling in his own little woodland glen, until I evicted him so I could put the (by now quite squashed) branches and ferns on display! #autumnhome #autumnstyling #autumnhomedecor #seasonalhome #neutralhomedecor Autumn foliage | Autumn home styling | Autumn decor | Fall foliage | Autumn leaves | Autumn table | Dried ferns | Dried foliage | Neutral dining room | Minimalist dining room | Fireplace display | Cottage interior | Seasonal home decor | Minimalist cottage
[AD - PR product] The flooring was the first thing [AD - PR product] The flooring was the first thing we chose for the renovation of our little cottage. We knew we wanted to use the same flooring throughout, to enhance the sense of flow that we love so much and to make what's actually quite a small home feel a little bigger than it is. The 'Cascada' hardwood flooring from @quickstepfloors was the perfect solution, as it's watertight and so can be used in every room, even the kitchen and (when we get to it) the bathroom. We chose a pale oak colourway called 'Wintry Forest Oak’. It has a light and airy appearance, but there are visible knots and tonal variations that lend it character – perfect for a rural cottage setting and the rustic-minimalist aesthetic we’re aiming for. What’s more, it’s finished with an extra-matt lacquer, which gives it a natural look and a lovely tactile feel, and a protective coating to guard against stains, scratches, dirt and dust. We've already fitted the flooring downstairs, where we've laid it continuously, with no thresholds between the various rooms, to lead the eye seamlessly from one space to the next. It's also in the main bedroom and the home office, and I can't wait to install it in the remaining areas. It looks beautiful, it feels fantastic underfoot, and it's coped with all sorts of spillages, from red wine to coffee. It's also withstood everything Loki the cat has thrown (and thrown up!) on it! #cottagerenovation #rusticminimalistinteriors #woodenflooring #neutralhomedecor #simplehomestyle Stone cottage renovation | Oak flooring | Waterproof flooring | Pet-friendly flooring | Soft minimalist interiors | Neutral interior | Cottage aesthetic | Cottage living room | Minimalist living room
I always think pears are the prettiest of the autu I always think pears are the prettiest of the autumn fruits, and I love the way they look displayed in this vintage stone bowl. Just don't ask me to put them in a crumble or anything similar - I love cosy season, but I don't have much of a sweet tooth and find cooked desserts and stewed fruits far too stodgy! Any pears I get go into salads, pasta or risotto with cheese. #cottagekitchen #cottagekitchendecor #neutralkitchen #autumnishere #autumnhomestyle Shaker kitchen | Cottage renovation | Autumn home decor | Autumn kitchen styling | Autumn fruits | Kitchen details | Neutral home decor | Cottage interior | Modern country kitchen
[AD - PR product] A new candle discovery - 'Night' [AD - PR product] A new candle discovery - 'Night' by @koadescentedcandles. It's a deep, lingering blend of dark rose, oud wood, leather and oak that's prefect for this time of year, when the evenings start to draw in. I love the steel vessel too - it fits beautifully into our living room, where I've played on contrast by mixing cool metals with gnarled wood and other natural materials. This is just one of my picks of the best scented candles for autumn, which I've updated for 2026 with some new finds alongside old favourites. You can see the full selection on my blog. #autumnhome #candleseason #cosyseason #neutralhomedecor #softminimalstyle Cottage living room | Neutral living room | Rustic minimalist decor | Cottage renovation | Neutral home | Beige interiors | Autumn styling | Scented candles

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