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Bringing your brand story to life

I love bringing brands, products, places and spaces to life through my words, styling and photography. My work is calm, timeless and uplifting, and I’m always keen to connect with designers, makers, retailers, travel companies and other organisations who share my considered approach and minimalist aesthetic.

I have an editorial background, with almost twenty years’ experience in content creation, writing and visual storytelling, plus a loyal blog readership and social-media following. Past and present clients include Carl Hansen & Søn, Iittala, Visit Sweden, Fredericia, The White Company, So At Nature, Rose & Grey, IKEA, SKAGEN, Finnair, Kährs Flooring, Crown Paints, Visit Herefordshire, The Pure Edit, Claybrook Tiles, Mahabis, Lapuan Kankurit, Gantri, Son of a Tailor, Forest of Dean & Wye Valley Tourism, Duux and Georg Jensen.

Here’s how I can help you: 

Interiors / product styling & photography

Using natural light and simple, soulful styling, I work with design, interiors and lifestyle brands to create beautiful images for websites, social-media platforms and marketing materials. I mostly work remotely from my Nordic-inspired home, showcasing your products in a real-life setting and saving you the cost of a separate location fee. 

See my interiors / product styling and photography portfolio here.

Travel photography

I provide photography for tourist boards, travel operators and accommodation providers, capturing not only the places but also the moments, moods and details that make them special. My images connect with people on an emotional level, helping you to reach new customers and generate bookings.

As part of my photography packages, I can also provide styling for holiday lets, B&Bs and hotels.

See my travel photography portfolio here.

Blog, Instagram & Pinterest partnerships

I work with clients to showcase their offering via my own channels. A sponsored post on my blog, Instagram or Pinterest will put your brand in front of a highly engaged audience with a keen interest in design, travel and simple living, driving immediate growth and long-term awareness. I can undertake collaborations as standalone projects or in conjunction with other services, creating authentic and meaningful content that resonates with my readers / followers and helps you achieve your goals.

Copywriting

I write clear, enticing copy for websites, magazines, blogs, brochures and more. My style is concise yet emotive, providing plenty of impact without unnecessary words.

In addition, I regularly contribute to design, lifestyle and travel publications and have been featured in Grazia, Ideal Home, 91 Magazine, Metro, Lodestars Anthology, Domino, Apartment Therapy and Rucksack, among others.

To find out more about any of the above, discuss your individual requirements or request a copy of my media pack, please get in touch on thesefourwallsblog@gmail.com. 

Testimonials

“Working with Abi is always a pleasure! For years she has been delivering engaging, high-quality content for the Danish high-end design brands I have worked for. Abi can easily be trusted with creating inspiring images and articles, while securing promotion of our brand message to relevant target groups across all her channels. Uncomplicated, focused and trustworthy are just a few keywords describing Abi.”

Michael Schönwiese, Global PR & Communications Manager, Carl Hansen & Søn

“It was a delight collaborating with Abi for a makeover and flooring guide on her blog. Her photography is stunning, whilst relevant and relatable to readers. The content generated lots of interest for our flooring, both via the blog itself and re-sharing across social media. Her readers are passionate about good design and Scandi-inspired interiors, so Abi was a perfect fit for our brand. We look forward to working with her again!”

Katherine Matthews, PR & Communications Manager, Kährs UK

“We have worked with Abi on numerous campaigns, including UK destinations and overseas hotels, and have always been so impressed by her creativity, content and standard of photography, as well as her audience reach. Abi is a joy to work with and I can’t recommend her highly enough.”

Fiona Reece, Founder, Travel Tonic PR & creative content agency

“It’s always a pleasure to work with Abi! She’s very professional, keeps to timeframes and has excellent communication throughout projects. Her sponsored posts and photos always look great and fit seamlessly with her aesthetic. One of our most successful pins is an image of her home from a collaboration!”

Emma Lavelle, Creative Content & Partnerships Manager, Rose & Grey

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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

MY BOOKS

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.
Buy my first book, The Soft Minimalist Home – Calm, Cozy Decor for Real Lives and Spaces, also published by Ryland Peters & Small and available now.

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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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