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Focus on: Fredericia’s Spanish Chair

June 25, 2020

Focus on: Fredericia's Spanish Chair | These Four Walls blog

[Advertisement - this is a paid partnership with Fredericia, but all words and opinions are my own] It's time for another instalment in my series exploring the stories and inspirations behind iconic pieces, and today I've teamed up with Fredericia to take a look at its famous Spanish Chair. First unveiled in 1958, it's the work of renowned designer Børge Mogensen (1914-1972) . . .

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20 of the best simple, Scandinavian-style bedside tables

June 23, 2020

20 of the best simple, Scandinavian-inspired bedside tables | These Four Walls blog

When I asked on Instagram what items people would like me to cover in these 'best of' round-ups, bedside tables came up again and again. And when I think about it, I can understand why. They're pieces of furniture that get used day in, day out, and they have a big impact on the look and feel of a bedroom . . .

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The TypeO Loft – a minimalist one-room B&B in Skåne, southern Sweden

June 19, 2020

The TypeO Loft - a minimalist one-room B&B in Skåne, southern Sweden | These Four Walls blog

Today I have a bit of travel inspiration to help tide us over until we can head off on holiday in real life: a peek inside the just-launched TypeO Loft in Skåne, southern Sweden. Described as a 'one-room B&B', it's the work of design studio TypeO and sits in the rolling countryside of Österlen, 50 minutes from Malmö. It's an area that I know and love . . .

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Seven interesting ways to use curtains

May 29, 2020

Curtains to hide open storage | Seven interesting ways to use curtains | These Four Walls blog

Curtains needn't just be for windows - in fact I've come across plenty of interesting and unusual ways to use them over the years. So, for part two of my curtain guide, I thought I'd round up some of the most beautiful and the most useful. And if you're looking for handy tips on how to choose and hang curtains in your home, take a look at part one from last week . . .

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Tips for choosing & hanging curtains

May 21, 2020

Tips for choosing and hanging curtains | These Four Walls blog

I've covered various types of window dressing (shutters, frosted film) over the years, but I've never really talked in depth about curtains. In recent weeks I've had quite a few questions about them via Instagram DM, so I thought it was time I addressed the balance and put together a handy guide . . .

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Rustic minimalism in Italy with Tine K Home

May 18, 2020

Rustic minimalism in Italy with Tine K Home | These Four Walls blog

Fancy heading off to a sun-drenched Italian villa? I certainly do - and although we might not be able to travel very far in person at the moment, we can enjoy a virtual visit thanks to these dreamy images from Tine K Home. They were actually released earlier this year to showcase the Danish brand's spring-summer 2020 collection, but I've been saving them until I needed a dose of escapism . . .

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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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