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A visit to Restoration Hardware at Aynhoe House was an extraordinary meeting of historic architecture and timeless design. From the grandeur of Aynhoe House to RH’s beautifully restrained interiors, every room felt layered, thoughtful and quietly powerful.
Get the Bridgerton Look: A Modern Take on Regency Romance. As season four of Bridgerton fills our screens with silks, scandals and ballroom splendour, many of us are dreaming of bringing a touch of Regency romance into our own homes.
As we move into 2026, interior design is becoming more intuitive, more personal and more deeply connected to how we actually live. At Clair Strong Interior Design, we are seeing clients wanting spaces that feel emotionally grounding, visually inspiring and built to last. These ten trends reflect that shift – blending beauty with purpose and innovation with timelessness.
Colour in 2026 is no longer about making a statement for the sake of it – it’s about how a space makes you feel. This year’s leading paint brands are moving toward palettes that bring calm, and emotional warmth into our homes, while still allowing for bold personality where it matters.
I believe the right colour can completely transform how a room works, not just how it looks. Here are the key colour directions for 2026 – and how to use them beautifully.
Finding the perfect Christmas gift for a design lover can feel daunting – but the secret lies in choosing pieces that combine beauty, craftsmanship and everyday function. Think sculptural objects, iconic design classics and tactile materials that elevate daily rituals. From statement textiles to thoughtful decorative details, these are gifts that feel personal, timeless and design-led.
Pets are one of the greatest joys in life. My loveable cavapoo, Stan, accompanies me to the office sometimes and even joins me on photoshoots! The only real downsides are the cost of pet-ownership and the sheer amount of stuff pets tend to accumulate; beds, toys, food bowls, toys and blankets. Unfortunately, much of this stuff is badly designed; both aesthetically and functionally. Read my latest blog post for my round up of stylish pet supplies:
One of my favourite parts of being an interior designer is helping people not just find their personal style, but define it clearly and confidently. Ideally, you should be able to describe it in just a few words – something like “minimalist, neutral, vintage-infused” or “moody, modern cottage.” Having that clarity makes everything easier, from working with designers to shopping online (or falling down a Pinterest rabbit hole).
Finding your personal style doesn’t happen in a weekend. Here are the steps I use with clients to help them uncover their style and feel empowered by it.
If you want a space that impresses, delights, inspires, or even shocks (in the best way!), you need to create wow factor. In interior design, the surest way to achieve that reaction is to introduce the unexpected. Whether subtle or bold, small or dramatic, thoughtful surprises make a room memorable.
Kitchen design has never been more exciting – or more personal. From bold colour palettes to seamless cabinetry, the modern kitchen is evolving into the heart and soul of the home – equal parts showpiece and sanctuary.
Ten perfect buys from the high street to brighten up this cold and dark month!
Pimlico Road and the adjoining Ebury Street/Holbein – is often described as London’s premier interior-design destination, where you can find craftspeople, showrooms and antiques dealers side by side.
Each October, London’s Olympia transforms into a vibrant showcase of creativity and craftsmanship as Decorex International sets the tone for the year ahead in design.
This year’s show confirmed what I’ve been feeling for a while – our clients want homes that tell stories. Spaces layered with craftsmanship, sustainability, and soul.
Layering in interior design is much like layering in fashion. It’s the art of adding depth, character, and richness to a space through thoughtful combinations of texture, tone, scale, and material. It’s what makes a room feel collected rather than decorated – and it’s one of the secrets behind those effortlessly styled interiors you fall in love with in magazines or on Pinterest or Instagram.
Few design decisions cause as much hand-wringing as selecting the right paint colour. What begins as a simple task – picking a shade of white, grey, or blue – often turns into a marathon of paint swatches, test patches, and late-night debates. And still, many of us end up with a room that feels slightly off.
Welcome back to my guide for buying antiques. In Part One, we looked at how to do your research and the different ways to shop – from fairs to auctions to independent shops. In this instalment, we’ll cover two things every budding treasure hunter needs to know: the art of negotiation and the very best places in Bath (and beyond) to go antiquing.
