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A new IKEA kitchen hack from Cecilie Manz & Reform

April 24, 2018

A new IKEA kitchen hack from Cecilie Manz & Reform | These Four Walls blog

Apologies for the radio silence over the past couple of weeks – I was ill for a few days and then headed off to Copenhagen for a city break with my lovely mum. I'll be sharing some discoveries from our trip in future posts, but first I'm getting back into the swing of blogging with some news from Danish brand Reform. Reform is one of several companies which make custom fronts to jazz up . . .

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The unusual reason behind my love of grey and white decor…

April 11, 2018

The unusual reason behind my love of grey and white decor | These Four Walls blog

I don’t normally publish particularly personal posts, but my living room makeover plans – and the fact that I’m essentially swapping one shade of grey for another – have got me thinking about my love of muted decor. And more specifically, about one rather unusual reason behind it. Whenever anyone asks me why I’m so obsessed with grey and white, I tend to reel off the same answers: that they’re . . .

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12 of the best minimalist floor lamps

April 6, 2018

12 of the best minimalist floor lamps | These Four Walls blog

It's ages since I've done a 'best of' round-up, but they were often picked out as a favourite by the people who kindly responded to my reader survey earlier this year, so I think it's time I restarted the series. For this installment I'm focusing on minimalist floor lamps – something which I'm currently researching for my own living-room makeover. There are hundreds of wonderful designs to . . .

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New finds | April 2018

April 4, 2018

New finds for April 2018 | These Four Walls blog

It's time for my monthly round-up of new discoveries, which for April features everything from Danish furniture to beautiful art for your walls. There's also a new range of perfumed oils from one of my favourite Scandinavian brands, along with a few magazines and events that have caught my eye... . . .

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My soft, minimalist living-room makeover | Mood board & plans

April 3, 2018

My soft, minimalist living-room makeover - mood board & plans | These Four Walls blog

As you might have seen on Instagram, I’m about to embark on a mini makeover of our living room. So, before I get started on redecorating this coming weekend, I want to share a look at my plans and the soft, minimalist scheme I have in mind. Here’s a quick peek at what the space looks like at the moment… . . .

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Home tour | Menu’s London show apartment

March 26, 2018

Menu's London show apartment | These Four Walls blog

I have a home tour with a difference for you today: a peek inside the new London show apartment of Danish brand Menu, which I was lucky enough to visit as part of a preview event last week. Menu works with designers from all over the world to create simple yet stylish solutions for everyday living, and the apartment really is an embodiment of the brand's ethos. Set in Shoreditch, it's an airy, . . .

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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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