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How to decorate & furnish small spaces

March 23, 2021

How to decorate and furnish small spaces | These Four Walls blog

Small spaces can be incredibly tricky, and they're something many of us struggle with - whether we live in a compact home or we have one tiny room that's difficult to get right. It's certainly something I've had to address when renovating my own house, which has a narrow galley-style kitchen and a minuscule bathroom, and it's often why my design clients ask for help . . .

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New finds | March 2021

March 4, 2021

The 'Rizzatto' lighting collection from Nuura | New finds - March 2021 | These Four Walls blog

Welcome to spring, everyone! I normally love winter, but I don't think I've ever been so happy to say hello to longer days, blossom and birdsong as I am this year! Anyway, the start of a new month - and in this case a new season - means it's time for my regular round-up of minimalist design finds. My latest discoveries include a couple of interesting launches from February's Stockholm Design Week . . .

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Rustic-minimalist interiors inspiration from Tine K Home

February 10, 2021

Rustic-minimalist interiors inspiration from Tine K Home | These Four Walls blog

Last week I took you to a snowy Norwegian fjord, but today we're heading to warmer climes courtesy of Danish brand Tine K Home's spring-summer 2021 collection. It was styled and photographed at Villa Cardo in Puglia, southern Italy, and it's a wonderful mix of dreamy escapism and useful inspiration for the home . . .

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The Bolder – a unique place to stay high above a Norwegian fjord

February 5, 2021

The Bolder - a pair of spectacular guest cabins high above a Norwegian fjord | These Four Walls blog

Every now and then images of a project which takes my breath away land in my inbox, and I get so excited that I end up rejigging my blog schedule so that I can share them as soon as possible. This is one such example. Perched high above Lysefjord in southwestern Norway and close to Pulpit Rock (made famous by Tom Cruise, who dangled from it in Mission Impossible 6), it's called The Bolder and . . .

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New finds | February 2021

February 3, 2021

The versatile modular Bookcase System - a mid-century modern Danish design classic from Carl Hansen & Søn | New finds - February 2021 | These Four Walls blog

I have more new-season collections to share with you over the next fortnight, but today I want to round up some of the other interesting product launches that have caught my eye in recent weeks. So, read on for details of minimalist home accessories, ingenious storage and display solutions, a paint collection that will instantly appeal to fans of warm, earthy neutrals, and much, much more . . .

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Home tour | A contemporary waterside cabin in Denmark

February 1, 2021

Home tour - a contemporary waterside cabin in Denmark | These Four Walls blog

I can never resist sharing new projects from Norm Architects, as they're always so beautiful - perfect examples of architecture and interior design in total harmony. Their latest - Fjord Boat House in Denmark - is no exception, and it's brimming with inspiration . . .

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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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