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Home tour | A minimalist renovation project near Manchester

September 14, 2020

Home tour - a minimalist renovation project near Manchester | These Four Walls blog

Today I'm taking a look around the stunning house of designer Bec Kirby (@our_aus on Instagram), her partner Tom and their two beautiful cats, Mochi and Suciu. Located just outside Manchester in northern England, it's one of the most minimalist homes that I've featured to date, but it's proof that simplicity certainly doesn't equal boring or uninviting . . .

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Design project | A restful green bedroom

September 9, 2020

Design project: a restful green bedroom | These Four Walls blog

I've been wanting to give you a peek at one of my finished projects ever since I launched my design services earlier this year, but the situation over the last few months made things tricky. Well, last week I was finally able to visit the home of my first-ever client, Nikki, and I'm so excited to share a few photos with you! . . .

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New Works’ nature-inspired showroom makeover

September 7, 2020

New Works' nature-inspired showroom makeover | These Four Walls blog

Of all the events that took place at 3 Days of Design in Copenhagen last week, the one I was perhaps saddest to miss was the launch of New Works' newly redecorated showroom. The brand first moved into its period townhouse home in the Frederiksstaden neighbourhood last spring, and it was one of my favourite spaces from 3 Days of Design 2019 . . .

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New finds | September 2020

September 4, 2020

New finds - September 2020 | These Four Walls blog

The start of a new month - and in this case a new season - means it's time for my regular pick of minimalist design finds. It's a particularly Denmark-heavy selection today, as this week sees Copenhagen host its annual 3 Days of Design festival (originally due to take place in May but postponed) . . .

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Home tour | A sustainable new-build in Norway

September 2, 2020

Home tour - a sustainable new-build in Norway | These Four Walls blog

Today's home tour comes to you courtesy of Ask og Eng - a Norwegian design studio which makes beautiful kitchens and other fitted furniture using sustainably sourced materials. It was founded by environmental geographer Kine Ask Stenersen and architect Kristoffer Eng in 2016 after they struggled to find an eco-friendly kitchen solution when renovating their first apartment . . .

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Minimalist makers: wall art

August 28, 2020

Minimalist makers: wall art | These Four Walls blog

It's time for the second in my 'minimalist makers' series, which showcases the work of independent artisans and craftspeople across a range of different categories. Today's focus is art - and more specifically, art for the wall . . .

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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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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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