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Home tour | Clever small-space living in Poland

October 27, 2021

Home tour - clever small-space living in Poland | These Four Walls blog

I'm always keen to feature homes that show how compact spaces needn't be a barrier to stylish, practical living, and this project from Gdansk- and London-based architecture studio ACOS (A Collection of Stories) is a perfect example. Located on the southern shore of the Baltic Sea, it's bright, airy and tranquil, with a beautiful mix of colours and materials . . .

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New pieces from Menu

October 18, 2021

New pieces from Menu | These Four Walls blog

It's not long since I last featured Menu, but it's recently added even more designs to its collection and I couldn't resist sharing them. As always, they're gorgeous - and the press photos are an excuse to have another peek inside the brand's stunning Copenhagen hotel-showroom-HQ-restaurant The Audo. But what really appealed to me was the focus on versatile, functional and long-lasting design . . .

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Eight inspiring kitchen ideas from Nordiska Kök’s new showroom

October 8, 2021

Eight inspiring kitchen ideas from Nordiska Kök's new showroom | These Four Walls blog

I've always admired Swedish kitchen producer Nordiska Kök. All entirely bespoke, its designs mix a timeless Scandinavian aesthetic with beautiful materials and clever solutions for modern living. It's just launched a brand-new concept showroom in Stockholm and I couldn't resist sharing a few images - not only because the whole place looks absolutely stunning, but also because it provides plenty of . . .

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New finds | October 2021

October 6, 2021

Mid-century modern living room with beige curtains, abstract art and minimalist pendant lamp | New finds - October 2021 | These Four Walls blog

With September seeing design weeks and trade fairs happening all over the place (London, Copenhagen and Milan, to name just a few locations), there have been plenty of interesting product launches lately - so many, in fact, that's it taken me a while to decide on the selection for this month's round-up of new finds! But after a lot of deliberation I've finally managed to narrow it down . . .

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A light beige & white showroom makeover for New Works

September 24, 2021

A light beige & white showroom makeover for New Works | These Four Walls blog

Last week saw Copenhagen host its annual '3 Days of Design' festival, and although I decided not to attend this year (I'm not quite ready to travel internationally again yet), I've been lapping up the various exhibitions and installations from afar. One that I found particularly inspiring was New Works' redecorated showroom, and I couldn't resist sharing the press photos . . .

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Easy autumn updates for the home

September 22, 2021

Easy autumn updates for the home | These Four Walls blog

It's getting darker and colder by the day, but I have to admit I love this time of year. There's something special about these first weeks of autumn: the hint of crispness in the air, the misty mornings, the tinges of gold in the trees... I always enjoy watching the natural world change around me, and it's a great excuse to make a few updates inside the home, too . . .

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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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Pre-order my latest book, Bring The Outside In – Biophilic Design for a Naturally Beautiful Home, to be published by Ryland Peters & Small on 14th October 2025.
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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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