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Profile | Hans Peter Munk of MUNK Collective

July 13, 2018

Profile - Hans Peter Munk of MUNK Collective | These Four Walls blog

A few months ago I used one of my regular ‘new finds’ posts to introduce you to MUNK Collective – a Danish brand with a difference. It was founded by Hans Peter Munk, who describes it as a ‘design community’ whose focus is teamwork and collaboration. He partners with emerging designers and architects from across the globe, and the result is a small but perfectly formed range of furniture, lighting . . .

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My soft, minimalist living-room makeover | The reveal

July 11, 2018

My soft, minimalist living-room makeover – the reveal | These Four Walls blog

After a delay caused by missing support beams under the floor (the joys of old houses!), the makeover of our living room is finally complete, and I’m so excited to be able to share the finished look with you! You can see the ‘before’ photos and my inspiration for the room here, but essentially the aim was to create a minimalist yet soft scheme using grey, white and black – a clutter-free, . . .

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A sleek Belgian B&B in a converted fortress

June 25, 2018

A sleek Belgian B&B in a converted fortress | These Four Walls blog

Today I’m sharing a peek inside a stunning conversion that’s not only a family home, but also a very stylish B&B. Called The Bunkers, it sits on the site of an 18th-cenury fortress on the Belgian-Dutch border and showcases the kind of old-meets-new design that always makes me stop in my tracks. The B&B occupies the fortress’ former barn, which has been beautifully transformed by . . .

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Review + discount | Bedfolk bedding

June 22, 2018

Bedfolk bedding | These Four Walls blog

Few things beat climbing into a bed piled with fresh bedding, but finding the right set can be tricky. The vast array of options on the market is confusing (pre-washed linen, non pre-washed linen, cotton with umpteen different thread counts, even bedding made from bamboo fibres), and most of the time it's impossible to tell whether they've been ethically made. So, when just-launched company . . .

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‘Home of a Collector’ by &tradition

June 20, 2018

'Home of a Collector' by &tradition | These Four Walls blog

I love it when interiors brands create showrooms that look like authentic homes – they're so much more appealing than bland, echoey settings that have nothing in common with the spaces where their designs might end up. I've seen several inspiring examples recently ('The Home' by Ferm Living, Menu's London apartment) and the latest to catch my eye is 'Home of a Collector' by &tradition, which . . .

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Six ways to add personality to a minimalist kitchen

June 18, 2018

Six ways to add personality to a minimalist kitchen | These Four Walls blog

[Advertisement - this is a paid partnership with Sustainable Kitchens, but as always all words and opinions are my own] If you’re reading this blog then, like me, you probably have a penchant for minimalist, understated design. But that doesn’t mean you can’t inject a bit of personality into your home, and kitchens in particular provide plenty of scope for thinking outside the box. To . . .

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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 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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