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  • A cosy stay at Cynefin Retreats, Herefordshire | These Four Walls blog

    A cosy stay at Cynefin Retreats, Herefordshire

    November 4, 2020November 3, 2020

    Last week I shared a few tips on what to see and do in the beautiful county of Herefordshire, so for the second post from our recent trip I thought…

  • An autumn break in Herefordshire

    An autumn break in Herefordshire

    October 30, 2020October 30, 2020

    [Advertisement – this post is based on a press trip, but all words and opinions are my own] Earlier this month, Chris and I headed to Herefordshire for a much-needed…

  • Casa na Terra - a unique holiday hideaway in Portugal's Alentejo | These Four Walls blog

    Casa na Terra – a unique holiday hideaway in Portugal’s Alentejo

    August 4, 2020August 3, 2020

    How does everyone feel about travelling at the moment, given the ongoing restrictions and quarantine rules? I’m still nervous about it, but that hasn’t stopped me browsing the net and…

  • Ferm Living's new showroom & concept store | These Four Walls blog

    Ferm Living’s new showroom & concept store

    June 30, 2020

    Today I’m taking you on a virtual trip to Copenhagen, where one of my favourite Danish brands, Ferm Living, has just opened the doors to its brand-new showroom and concept…

  • The TypeO Loft - a brand-new B&B in Skåne | These Four Walls blog

    The TypeO Loft – a minimalist one-room B&B in Skåne, southern Sweden

    June 19, 2020

    Today I have a bit of travel inspiration to help tide us over until we can head off on holiday in real life: a peek inside the just-launched TypeO Loft…

  • Rustic minimalism in Italy with Tine K Home | These Four Walls blog

    Rustic minimalism in Italy with Tine K Home

    May 18, 2020May 18, 2020

    Fancy heading off to a sun-drenched Italian villa? I certainly do – and although we might not be able to travel very far in person at the moment, we can…

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[AD] I feel like we're starting to make real progr [AD] I feel like we're starting to make real progress with the renovation now. The beautiful pale oak @quickstepfloors Cascada hardwood boards [PR product] have been laid in the main bedroom and office, both of which are now almost finished. The carpet has also been removed throughout the downstairs rooms so fitting the flooring can start there, our new internal doors, bronze handles, bronze plug sockets and bronze light switches have been installed throughout, and a chimney breast has been built in the living room ready for the custom-made Bath-stone fireplace that arrives on Friday. Meanwhile Loki is alternating between site supervising and delivery-box inspection, and taking both roles very seriously. 

#renolife #cottagerenovation #softminimalism #minimalinterior #cottageinterior
From a beautifully wintry, frosty morning before t From a beautifully wintry, frosty morning before this seemingly endless rain set in... I'm not normally one to complain about the weather, but seriously...?! 

#thebeautyinwinter #mistyfoggymilkymoody #visitwiltshire #thisprettyengland #cornersofmyworld
I've just realised it's a year this week since @ti I've just realised it's a year this week since @tiffanygrantriley and I were in the Netherlands, visiting the gorgeous homes of @marloeswonen and @savitahartsteen, plus a stunning project by @avenue.design.studio, for Bring The Outside In. All such beautiful spaces, and all with very cute pets who happily posed for us! 

I've found myself increasingly drawn to Dutch interiors in recent years, and in fact I've featured five Dutch houses across my two books. Hopefully it won't be long before I'm back in the Netherlands again to soak up more design inspiration.

Bring The Outside In is published by @rylandpetersandsmall, with photography by Tiffany Grant-Riley and art direction by me, and is available now. See my bio link to buy a copy wherever you are. 

#biophilicdesign #minimalistinteriors #neutraldecorstyles #dutchinteriors #neutralinteriors
I'm so tired of the 'beige is boring' narrative, a I'm so tired of the 'beige is boring' narrative, and the rush to judge the way others decorate their homes.

There are many reasons why someone might choose calming neutral decor (for me, it's partly because of a neurological condition called synaesthesia), and it doesn't mean they're bland and unadventurous.

Whether you like beige, loads of colour or something in between, remember that you're free to decorate your home however makes you happy. Please don't let anyone tell you otherwise!

#neutralhomedecor #synaesthesia #neutraldecorstyles #softminimalism #beigeinterior
[AD - PR products] March will be a busy month reno [AD - PR products] March will be a busy month renovation-wise, starting with the replacement of the tatty 1980s radiators that came with the house. We're going to be swapping them for the same Milano Windsor radiators from @bestheatinguk that we had in our previous home, as we were really happy with them. They're an elegant, contemporary take on the traditional column design, and I think they'll sit perfectly in our little cottage. 

Now we have to decide on colour... There's an array of options, and BestHeating can send out really useful sample boxes so you can see the various finishes in situ. I've narrowed it down to classic white like we had before (third photo), or a dark grey-black that will make a bit more of a statement against our beige walls (fourth photo, courtesy of BestHeating). I need to make up my mind very soon, so I'd love to know what you'd choose...

#minimalinterior #neutralhomedecor #neutraldecorstyles #cottagerenovation #renovationlife

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