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Review | SKAGEN’s ‘Falster’ smartwatch

March 19, 2018

Review - SKAGEN’s ‘Falster’ smartwatch | These Four Walls blog

[Advertisement - this is a paid partnership with SKAGEN, but all words and opinions are my own] Is it just me, or is technology becoming more stylish by the day? There are all sorts of good-looking headphones, chargers, speakers and more on the market now, and I love the fact that I no longer have to choose between form and function. One of my go-to brands for pretty gadgets is SKAGEN, . . .

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Home tour | A Swedish apartment in white, grey & tan

March 13, 2018

Home tour - a Swedish apartment in white, grey & tan | These Four Walls blog

This beautifully airy three-bedroom apartment instantly caught my eye when I saw it on the website of Swedish estate agent Stadshem, and I couldn't resist featuring it in my latest home-tour post. Set in central Gothenburg and newly renovated, it was styled for sale by interior design studio Greydeco. It ticks almost every box on my dream-home wishlist: a muted palette of grey and white, . . .

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New Finds | March 2018

March 5, 2018

New finds for March 2018 | These Four Walls blog

Well, February seemed to whizz past in the blink of an eye! For me, it began and ended with snow – firstly in Sweden, where I was attending the Stockholm Furniture Fair and Stockholm Design Week (read more about that here), and then back home in Bristol, where we had a full-on blizzard that brought everything to a standstill. But it's a new month and a new season, and there's already a hint of . . .

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New designs inspired by Copenhagen’s iconic Royal Hotel

February 21, 2018

New designs inspired by Copenhagen's iconic Royal Hotel | These Four Walls blog

Rarely does a single building have as much influence on the future of design as Copenhagen’s iconic Radisson Blu Royal Hotel – a place which has fascinated me ever since I first visited the city on a school exchange at the age of 14 and saw it towering above Central Station. And it's still inspiring new creations today. Opened in 1960 and originally known as the SAS Royal Hotel, it was the work . . .

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My top picks from the Stockholm Furniture Fair | Part 2

February 20, 2018

My top picks from the Stockholm Furniture Fair - part 2 | These Four Walls blog

I’ve already shared a peek at three new companies which launched at the Stockholm Furniture Fair, so for the second part of my round-up I’m taking a look at my favourite new products from existing brands, together with a few trends that caught my eye. There’s a lot to cover, so get comfortable and settle in for a big dose of Scandinavian design inspiration… . . .

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My top picks from the Stockholm Furniture Fair | Part 1

February 14, 2018

My top picks from the Stockholm Furniture Fair - part 1 | These Four Walls blog

As you might expect, I’ve come back from my trip to Stockholm buzzing with ideas and inspiration. Not only did I get to see some fantastic installations as part of the city-wide Design Week (check out my personal highlight here), I also had chance to browse the 700+ stands at the Stockholm Furniture Fair. It’s the biggest showcase of Scandinavian design in the world, and as well as seeing the . . .

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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.

‘Top 10 UK interior design blogs’ 2025, 2024, 2023 & 2022, Vuelio

‘Best Interior Design Blog’, uFurnish Home Awards 2024

Winner of the ‘Blogger’ category in the Sweetpea & Willow Home Influencer Awards 2023

‘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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