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21 of the best minimalist sideboards

October 21, 2020

Kristina Dam Studio 'Grid' | 21 of the best minimalist sideboards | These Four Walls blog

Over the past few months I've ended up researching minimalist sideboards for a few different client interior projects, so I thought I'd share my favourite finds here, too. Sideboards are incredibly useful and versatile pieces of furniture. They add extra storage and act as a place to display vases, artwork and the like. What's more, they're not just the preserve of dining rooms . . .

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New finds | October 2020

October 8, 2020

It's time for another round-up of design finds that have caught my eye, and I have plenty of interesting launches to share with you this month. October's selection covers pieces from the UK, Scandinavia and India, and includes stylish home accessories, minimalist wooden furniture, a sleek lighting range and a chair that's ideal for snuggling up over autumn and winter . . .

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Home tour | A gorgeous Gothenburg apartment in earthy tones

September 28, 2020

It's that time of year when many of us start thinking about cosying up our homes for the colder months ahead, and this beautiful apartment is a fantastic example of how to do it. Set in a 19th-century building in the Swedish city of Gothenburg, it mixes stunning period features with pale wooden floorboards and crisp white walls, and it makes a perfect blank canvas . . .

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15 of the best modular sofas

September 23, 2020

HAY 'Mags' sofa | 15 of the best modular sofas | These Four Walls blog

I often find myself recommending modular sofas - that is, sofas made up from individual components that can be configured in all sorts of different ways - to my interior-design clients. Not only are they extremely flexible, meaning you can make the most of whatever space you have and tailor them to your lifestyle, they can also be rearranged or extended . . .

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Calming interiors inspiration from Tine K Home

September 21, 2020

The autumn-winter 2020 collection from Tine K Home | These Four Walls blog

Today I have another new-season collection to share, this time from Danish brand Tine K Home, and I think it's one you're going to love. Founded in 1999 by Tine Kjeldsen and her husband Jacob Fossum, Tine K Home is known for its distinctive blend of Scandinavian minimalism, traditional crafts and bohemian flair. There's always a wonderful sense of calmness and simplicity about its collections . . .

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New launches from Menu & a new look for The Audo

September 18, 2020

New launches from Menu & a new look for The Audo | These Four Walls blog

Of all the new collections that come out of Scandinavia each season, one I always particularly look forward to seeing is that of Menu. I'll be honest: when I first viewed the press photos of its autumn-winter 2020 launches, which were unveiled at its newly made-over Copenhagen showroom / HQ / hotel The Audo during 3 Days of Design, I wasn't sure what to make of them. But the more I've looked at . . .

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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 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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