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Home tour | Soft minimalism on a Copenhagen waterfront

April 19, 2022

Home tour - soft minimalism on a Copenhagen waterfront | These Four Walls blog

Today we're heading over to Copenhagen for a peek inside a family home that's just undergone a top-to-bottom transformation thanks to the ever-inspiring team at Norm Architects. Overlooking a marina just north of the city centre, it's a very minimalist house - probably one of the most minimalist I've ever featured, in fact - and it almost has an art gallery feel to it. But it doesn't look at all . . .

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A living room revamp with the ‘Douglas’ low-arm sofa from British Design Shop

April 14, 2022

A living room revamp with the ‘Douglas’ low-arm sofa from British Design Shop | These Four Walls blog

[Advertisement – this post features PR products] I’ve always loved our living room. It’s the space that made us fall for the house when we viewed it and the one we redecorated first after moving in, creating a calm, cosy haven with a mix of minimalist furniture, soft neutral tones and original Victorian architecture. But in recent months something had started to dampen our enjoyment of it: an . . .

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The spring-summer 2022 collection from Northern

April 11, 2022

The spring-summer 2022 collection from Northern | These Four Walls blog

I have another spring-summer 2022 collection to show you today, this time from Norwegian brand Northern - and it's one I had the pleasure of seeing in person at the recent launch of Holloways of Ludlow's new Bath store. If you haven't come across Northern before, it began life as a lighting specialist before moving into wider interiors and relaunching at the Stockholm Furniture Fair in 2018 . . .

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‘Tradition Reimagined’ – a new collection from Menu

April 4, 2022

'Tradition Reimagined' - a new collection dedicated to easy entertaining from Menu | These Four Walls blog

I'm starting the week - and the new month - with a look at the latest pieces from Danish favourite Menu. Details of its new additions have just been released and there's plenty of gorgeous furniture and lighting, including wall and floor lamps for its Japanese-inspired 'Hashima' lighting series and a sand-coloured Kunis Breccia option for its ever-popular 'Plinth' family . . .

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Carl Hansen & Søn’s ‘Plico’ chair styled two ways

March 31, 2022

Carl Hansen & Søn's 'Plico' chair styled two ways | These Four Walls blog

[Advertisement - this is a paid partnership, but all words and opinions are my own] I've always had a thing for considered statement chairs - the kind of pieces that instantly catch your eye, but don't overwhelm the space they're in. Carl Hansen & Søn has been responsible for many of my favourites over the years (the CH25, the 'Wishbone', the 'Shell') and now they've done it again with . . .

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Lighting you can take anywhere: the ‘Kizu’ portable lamp from New Works

March 23, 2022

Lighting you can take anywhere: the 'Kizu' portable lamp from New Works | These Four Walls blog

[Advertisement - this post features a PR product] Portable lamps are such useful things to have around the home, especially if you have gloomy corners where cables won’t stretch, or if you want an alternative to harsh overhead lights in socket-less spaces such as bathrooms. I put together a round-up of some of my favourites last year and now there's another beauty to add to the list . . .

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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 Interior Design Blog’, uFurnish Home Awards 2024

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

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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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