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Home tour | A beautiful combination of warm wood & cool grey

June 8, 2021

Home tour - a beautiful combination of warm wood & cool grey | These Four Walls blog

In the last couple of years grey seems to have largely been replaced by beige as the neutral of choice, but I still think grey interiors can be beautiful - and this home is a stunning example of how to make them work. Located in Saltsjöbaden in the Stockholm Archipelago, it's elegant, timeless and inviting, with a wonderful interplay between warmer and cooler colours and materials . . .

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Home tour | An airy Altbau apartment in Berlin

July 27, 2020

Home tour - an airy Altbau apartment in Berlin | These Four Walls blog

Today I'm taking you to Berlin for a look around the beautiful home of American designer and creative Rebecca Goddard. The Altbau (period-build) apartment that she shares with her husband is a stunning mix of old and new, with soaring ceilings, parquet floors and lots of natural light. I love the way she's kept pieces to a minimum, creating a calm and airy feel . . .

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Home tour | A sophisticated turn-of-the-century Stockholm apartment

April 6, 2020

Home tour - a sophisticated turn-of-the-century Stockholm apartment | These Four Walls blog

Fancy starting the week with some more real-home inspiration from Sweden? Then feast your eyes on this stunning Stockholm apartment, which has recently come up for sale. It's decorated throughout in soothing grey and griege, with rich brown accents and dark wooden furniture adding depth and warmth . . .

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Colour inspiration with Crown Paints x Elle Decoration

February 27, 2020

Colour inspiration with Crown Paints x Elle Decoration | These Four Walls blog

[Advertisement – this is a paid partnership with Crown Paints, but all words and opinions are my own] One of my favourite-ever collaborations was working with Crown Paints to style a room set demonstrating my personal take on colour. So, when the Crown team got in touch to ask if I’d like to take part in another project, this time putting my own spin on an exciting new range . . .

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Home tour – a cosy Stockholm apartment in soft shades of grey

October 21, 2019

Home tour - a cosy Stockholm apartment in soft shades of grey | These Four Walls blog

I feature a lot of beautiful homes on this blog, but every now and then one comes along that makes me think: 'If I was starting my house again from scratch, that's exactly how I'd do it'. The apartment in today's post is one such example. Located in Stockholm, it belongs to blogger and designer Lovisa Häger and it's just been put up for sale with Nomad Mäkleri . . .

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Home tour | A stunning mix of old and new in southern Sweden

September 30, 2019

Home tour - a stunning mix of old and new in southern Sweden | These Four Walls blog

It's home-tour time again and today I'm taking you over to Sweden for a peek inside the beautiful apartment of Felicia Alm. Set in the small town of Landskrona, it's a stunning mix of old and new, with ornate period features (just take a look at that coving and traditional tiled stove!), soothing grey, white and blue walls, and striking black and brown accents . . .

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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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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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