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21 of the best marble coffee & side tables

January 31, 2024

Marble is a perennial favourite of mine - a timeless, durable and surprisingly versatile material that never looks tired. So, for my latest 'best of' round-up, I thought I'd update the selection of marble coffee and side tables that I originally shared a few years ago. Marble is often thought of as glamorous and decadent, but it works brilliantly in minimalist schemes. It looks particularly . . .

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The autumn-winter 2018 collection from Menu

August 30, 2018

The autumn-winter 2018 collection from Menu | These Four Walls blog

Another of my favourite Scandinavian brands, Menu, has just released details of its autumn-winter collection, and I couldn't resist sharing some of the images. Not only are they packed with wonderful new-season designs to lust after, they're also styled beautifully. I love the palette of soft beiges, browns, greys and taupes, and the brass, marble and bronze accents. The overall look is elegant, . . .

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Home tour | A revamped New York brownstone

August 28, 2018

Home tour - a revamped New York brownstone | These Four Walls blog

Today's home tour comes to you from New York, where a dark and dated apartment in a 1940s brownstone block has been given a very stylish makeover by design studio sheep + stone. Set in Gramercy Park, it has a gently glamorous air and is a perfect example of how minimalism needn't be stark or soulless. And, despite its high-end appearance and pricey furnishings, it's brimming with ideas that . . .

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12 of the best minimalist coat racks and coat stands

August 17, 2018

12 of the best minimalist coat racks and coat stands | These Four Walls blog

All homes need somewhere for hanging coats, bags, scarves and umbrellas, but just because coat racks and coat stands have to be practical doesn't mean they can't also be stylish. As the approaching onset of autumn means we'll soon have lots of cold-weather gear cluttering up our hallways, I've picked out 12 beautiful designs which combine functionality with sleek, minimalist aesthetics. There . . .

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Home tour | A calm and considered London apartment

August 13, 2018

Home tour - a calm and considered London apartment | These Four Walls blog

The beautiful apartment featured in today’s home tour belongs to Christina Thaisen, the founder of online interiors shop NABO. Originally from Copenhagen but now living in London, Christina is a big believer in sourcing meaningful, functional and long-lasting design, rather than following throwaway trends. It’s an admirable ethos which carries through her business and her home – a minimalist . . .

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Summer travel essentials

July 16, 2018

Summer travel essentials | These four Walls blog

When it comes to packing for a trip away, I'm as much of a minimalist as I am when I'm decorating my home: I like to have stylish yet functional items with an understated aesthetic, and I try to take only what I think I'll actually need. Over the years I've also learnt that it's worth investing in high-quality, long-lasting pieces wherever I can, particularly with regards to summer items like . . .

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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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