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A minimalist approach for the new year

January 6, 2017

A minimalist approach for the new year | These Four Walls blog

Does anyone else find themselves craving calmness and simplicity in January? As soon as the madness of Christmas is over, I can't wait to tear down the decorations, clear out the clutter and focus on what really matters. I've always been drawn towards minimalism and pared-back design, but this year I want to streamline my life as well as my home. My aim is to get rid of anything that I no . . .

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Norm Architects launches new bathroom collection

January 4, 2017

Norm Architects' 'Prime' bathroom collection | These Four Walls blog

Happy New Year everyone! I hope you had a restful festive break. After a wonderful week split between Bristol and my parents' house in Derbyshire, I'm feeling restored and raring to get going on 2017 posts - starting with the news that Norm Architects has launched a pared-back bathroom suite for Spanish company Inbani. Copenhagen-based Norm has created stunning designs for all sorts of . . .

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Merry Christmas!

December 23, 2016

Merry Christmas from These Four Walls blog

Well, what a strange year 2016 has turned out to be. On a personal level, it's been wonderful - it started with a road trip around Iceland and a surprise proposal, and ended with a couple of exciting new projects (more on those to follow soon). On a global level, it's been turbulent and troubling, and I can't help facing 2017 with a twinge of trepidation. Next year is going to be a big one in . . .

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Recipe | Cranberry & orange breakfast muffins

December 16, 2016

Recipe | Cranberry & orange breakfast muffins | These Four Walls blog

Earlier in the week I shared some recipes for sweet festive treats, and now here's one for indulgent Christmas breakfasts - cranberry and orange muffins, courtesy of the lovely Kym Grimshaw from Bristol-based food blog On the Plate. Tucking into these delights is the perfect way to start lazy holiday mornings, and orange and cranberry is one of those classic crowd-pleaser combinations. You can . . .

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Spring-summer 2017 collection from H&M Home

December 15, 2016

Spring-summer 2017 collection from H&M Home | These Four Walls blog

I know, I know, Christmas hasn't yet been and gone, but some of the spring-summer 2017 homeware collections are already beginning to emerge, and I couldn't resist sharing a peek at this one from H&M Home. H&M has long been one of my go-to places for affordable (and I mean really affordable) home accessories, but I've always thought of its range as cheap and cheerful rather than . . .

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Sweet festive treats

December 14, 2016

Sweet festive treats

For me, Christmas is about slowing down, catching up with family and friends, and taking time to indulge in those little treats that I rarely manage to squeeze into everyday life - long winter walks, steaming mugs of hot chocolate, and settling down to read with a huge slice of something sweet. With that in mind, I've gathered together delicious recipes for festive cakes, bakes and tipples from . . .

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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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‘Best Design & Architecture Blog’, UK Blog Awards 2019

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I'm so excited to reveal what @tiffanygrantriley a I'm so excited to reveal what @tiffanygrantriley and I have been working on for the past few months: a new book! 

Called Bring The Outside In, it explores how to harness the wellbeing-enhancing power of biophilic design (design that reconnects you with nature) in your own home. It's packed with clear, practical advice, plus peeks inside 12 beautiful real-life homes that demonstrate biophilic design in action in a wide range of settings, from city apartments to rural farmhouses. 

I feel incredibly proud to have written one book, let alone two, and this one was extra-special for two reasons. Firstly, it's a topic that I've long been fascinated by and one that combines two of my passions, interior design and nature. And secondly, I was lucky enough to work on it with a friend. We had so much fun travelling around Europe capturing the homes featured (some very brief glimpses to whet your appetite here!) and we'll share some behind-the-scenes snippets soon.

Bring The Outside In will be published by @rylandpetersandsmall on 14th October and is available to pre-order now - just follow the link in my bio. 

(The book cover image is the beautiful home of @balanceinteriordesign.)

#interiordesigninspiration #interiordesignbooks #biophilicdesign #interiorsinspo #interiorsinspiration #biophilichomes #biophilichomeinteriordesign
Snaps from a lovely long weekend in leafy Richmond Snaps from a lovely long weekend in leafy Richmond, West London. I've spent many happy times there over the years as one of my closest friends lives there, but she's about to move house. So, Chris and I made the most of our last visit before she relocates - and the weather was certainly kind to us! 

1 & 2.  Richmond riverside and bridge
3 & 4.  Old Palace Yard
5-7.  A boat trip down the Thames with @thamesriverboats 
8-14.  Plants, flowers and the most amazing afternoon tea at @petershamnurseries (an early birthday celebration for @small_round_things)
15.  Petersham Meadows
16 & 17. The view from Richmond Hill
18.  Plane-spotting
19.  How the other half live / fantasy house-shopping

#visitlondon #richmondlondon #visitengland #postcardplaces #londonsummer #letsgosomewhere #darlingescape #theprettycities #bitsofbuildings #littlestoriesofmylife #thisprettyengland #simplemoments
Some photos of the gorgeous @a.__gallery, which I Some photos of the gorgeous @a.__gallery, which I visited on a recent trip to the Netherlands. Isn't it beautiful? Calm, textural and layered, with handmade pieces by an array of independent artists and artisans. 

I've also interviewed Holly, founder of the gallery and interior design studio @avenue.design.studio, on my blog. I've always admired the elegant, timeless spaces she creates, and the way she reflects the architectural context of each setting. I first met her in person last year, when I featured her own home in my book, and I've since worked with her on another exciting project that I can't wait to share soon...

#minimalistinterior #softminimalisminterior #softminimalstyle #neutraldecor #neutralinterior #interiorinspirations #dutchinteriors #simpleinterior #texturalinteriors
A few snaps from the gorgeous @gubiofficial showro A few snaps from the gorgeous @gubiofficial showroom in London, which I visited during @clerkenwelldesignweek earlier this week. I missed the opening event for this last year, so it was great to finally have a look around in person. The light is stunning, as is GUBI's selection of contemporary and classic designs - including the sculptural and futuristic F300 lounge  chair, first designed by Pierre Paulin in the 1960s and recently relaunched. 

Which room or corner is your favourite...?

#minimalistinterior #danishdesign #scandiinterior #scandiinspo #nordicminimalism #scandinaviandecor #softminimalism #interiorsinspo #interiorsinspiration

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