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Relaxed elegance from Menu

January 27, 2021

elaxed, elegant dining room in warm neutral tones, with furniture and accessories from Menu's latest collection | These Four Walls blog

I have another new-season collection to share with you today, this time from Menu. Over the last few years its minimalist aesthetic has gradually evolved in a warmer, more timeless direction, and its latest pieces are no exception. With lots of tactile materials, soft beiges and browns, rich woods and bronzed metals, they're perfect for creating a relaxed, elegant and cosy environment . . .

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The spring-summer 2021 collection from Kristina Dam

January 20, 2021

The spring-summer 2021 collection from Kristina Dam | These Four Walls blog

Normally at this time of year I'd be heading off to various design weeks to gather inspiration and take a peek at the latest interior launches. They've all been cancelled for 2021, of course, but details of new-season collections are beginning to emerge and over the next few weeks I'm going to share some of my favourites . . .

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Home tour | A calming Swedish apartment in white, beige and brown

January 18, 2021

Home tour - a calming Swedish apartment in white, beige and brown | These Four Walls blog

Everything feels a little overwhelming at the moment, and I'm finding myself drawn more than ever towards simple, soothing interiors. This Gothenburg apartment is a perfect example, so it seemed like an appropriate choice for my first home tour of 2021 . . .

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21 of the best compact wall-mounted shelving units

January 14, 2021

21 of the best compact wall-mounted shelving units, including options for every budget and size of space | These Four Walls blog

Squeezing storage and display space into a small room is often tricky, but wall-mounted shelving units can make the perfect solution. They don't take up any extra floor space and can be positioned above desks, sofas and the like; what's more, their lightweight appearance creates the illusion of extra square meterage, and they're often much less imposing than heavy freestanding pieces . . .

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How to create a cohesive home

January 7, 2021

Grey living room with iconic Bertoia chair, grey sofa, Berber rug and oak flooring | How to create a cohesive home | These Four Walls blog

Happy New Year! I hope you've had a good start to 2021 so far, despite the strange circumstances? With restrictions ramping up here in the UK and elsewhere, it looks like we're going to be spending even more time at home over the coming months, and I know many of you have decorating projects planned as a result. So, I thought I'd kick off my posts for the year with some advice . . .

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Home tour | A new-build apartment in soft, sophisticated tones

December 15, 2020

Open-plan Scandinavian living room in earthy beige, green and russet | Home tour - a new-build apartment in soft, sophisticated tones | These Four Walls blog

In recent months I've shared a few inspiring homes that prove new-builds needn't be cold or soulless, and I have another fantastic example for you today. Set in the new Stockholm district of Haga Norra, this just-finished apartment (currently for sale via Fantastic Frank) is warm, cosy and very elegant, and it seemed like the perfect choice for my final home tour of 2020 . . .

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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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