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Home tour | A calming Swedish apartment in white, beige and brown

January 18, 2021

Home tour - a calming Swedish apartment in white, beige and brown | These Four Walls blog

Everything feels a little overwhelming at the moment, and I'm finding myself drawn more than ever towards simple, soothing interiors. This Gothenburg apartment is a perfect example, so it seemed like an appropriate choice for my first home tour of 2021 . . .

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Home tour | A new-build apartment in soft, sophisticated tones

December 15, 2020

Open-plan Scandinavian living room in earthy beige, green and russet | Home tour - a new-build apartment in soft, sophisticated tones | These Four Walls blog

In recent months I've shared a few inspiring homes that prove new-builds needn't be cold or soulless, and I have another fantastic example for you today. Set in the new Stockholm district of Haga Norra, this just-finished apartment (currently for sale via Fantastic Frank) is warm, cosy and very elegant, and it seemed like the perfect choice for my final home tour of 2020 . . .

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A soft, minimalist beige bedroom: mood board & plans

November 17, 2020

A soft, minimalist beige bedroom: mood board & plans | These Four Walls blog

Blocking up the door to our ensuite and opening a new one off the landing has not only enabled us to create a proper upstairs bathroom, it's also given us scope to transform our long-neglected master bedroom into the soothing sanctuary we've always dreamt of. We've already made a start on it and I hope to show you the results soon, but first I want to share a look at our plans . . .

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A stunning Scandinavian-inspired renovation project in Ukraine

May 26, 2020

A stunning Scandinavian-inspired renovation project in Ukraine | These Four Walls blog

It's hard to believe as they look so realistic, but these images are actually computer-generated renderings of a project that's just getting underway in the Ukrainian city of Lviv. It involves the renovation of an apartment in an architecturally important 18th-century building and is the work of LIS Design Studio . . .

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Home tour | A soothing Scandinavian-style sanctuary in Dublin

April 27, 2020

Home tour - a soothing Scandinavian-style sanctuary in Dublin | These Four Walls blog

It's time for another home tour, and today I'm taking you on a virtual visit to Ireland for a look around the beautiful abode of Ida Thun. Originally from Sweden, Ida has brought Scandinavian simplicity to her Dublin apartment, which is wonderfully light and airy . . .

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The autumn-winter 2019 collection from Tine K Home

August 15, 2019

The autumn-winter 2019 collection from Tine K Home | These Four Walls blog

I have another inspiring autumn-winter 2019 collection to share with you today - this time from Danish brand Tine K Home, whose designs are always created with calm, slow living in mind . . .

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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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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
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

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