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The ‘Vega’ chair – a versatile design classic for today’s home

January 30, 2023

The stackable 'Vega' chair - a versatile Scandinavian design classic for today's multifunctional home | These Four Walls blog

[Advertisement - this is a paid partnership with Carl Hansen & Søn] Back in autumn I travelled to Copenhagen to explore the enduring legacy of Vilhelm Lauritzen, one of Denmark’s most influential architects and a pioneer of Danish Modernism. To celebrate 100 years since he founded his eponymous studio, Carl Hansen & Søn had just put some of the furniture he designed for his iconic . . .

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20 of the best cafetières & pour-over coffee makers with timeless, minimalist design

January 27, 2023

I have a confession to make: I can't stand the coffee from pod machines. It's always lukewarm, and to me it somehow manages to be bitter yet weak at the same time. So, without the space to fit a fancy barista-style gadget in our little kitchen, I like to prepare my cuppas the slow way using a cafetière (also known as a French press or coffee press) or a pour-over coffee maker . . .

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Seven brands to help you customise IKEA kitchen cabinets

January 24, 2023

Six companies to help you customise IKEA kitchen cabinets | These Four Walls blog

IKEA's functional, sturdy and affordable units are the obvious choice if you want a new kitchen without a huge spend, but the choice is lacking when it comes to outer colours and materials. The solution? Buying door and drawer fronts designed to fit standard IKEA cabinets but made elsewhere. It's a great way to create a customised, high-end look for a fraction of the price that you'd normally pay . . .

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SP34 Apartments – a new design destination in Copenhagen

January 20, 2023

SP34 Apartments - a new boutique accommodation option in Copenhagen for fans of Nordic design | These Four Walls blog

SP34 has long been one of my favourite Copenhagen hotels - in fact I think I've stayed there five times over the years. So, I was happy to hear that owner Brøchner Hotels (which is also responsible for another regular haunt, Hotel Danmark) has opened a set of serviced apartments alongside the existing guest rooms . . .

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The Edit | A good night’s sleep

January 18, 2023

Calm, cosy bedroom with neutral white and beige decor | The Edit - everything you need for a good night's sleep | These Four Walls blog

It's time for my first 'Edit' of 2023, and in this instalment I'm focusing on things to help improve your sleep. I've had insomnia since summer 2017, when I left my former job to go freelance. Working from home means I find it difficult to switch off, and at night my brain tends to go into overdrive, worrying about everything from emails I've forgotten to send to the state of the world . . .

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Top tips for a city break in Antwerp

January 16, 2023

Back in October my friend Becky and I spent three brilliant days exploring Antwerp on our annual girls' getaway, and I've finally got around to putting together a travel guide! I'd long wanted to visit Belgium's second city, and it certainly didn't disappoint . . .

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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.

‘Top 10 UK interior design blogs’ 2025, 2024, 2023 & 2022, Vuelio

‘Best Interior Design Blog’, uFurnish Home Awards 2024

Winner of the ‘Blogger’ category in the Sweetpea & Willow Home Influencer Awards 2023

‘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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