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Sustainability is the buzz word of the moment but it’s helping people save money, buy better, and do their bit for the environment. Christmas is a notoriously spendy time; we haemorrhage cash from November to New Year but it doesn’t need to be that way. Last week I shared two easy tips for saving money…
Christmas has become a bit of a consumerist black hole in recent years. From Black Friday in November all the way to the New Year Sales, we’re encouraged to buy, buy, buy. Don’t get me wrong, I love buying gifts, supporting small businesses, and shopping at the Bath Christmas Market, but this year I’d like…
It’s that time of year again! Autumn is when I start to look at the predicted trends for the next year and pick out a few of my favourites. Today we’re looking at colour. Overall, we’re shifting from cool tones, like grey, white and blush pink to richer, earthier hues. There’s a definite move towards…
What’s better than a thoughtful and stylish Christmas gift? A thoughtful and stylish Christmas gift that gives back! Today I’m sharing a small selection of my favourite charitable products and companies in the world of interior design. These gifts are guaranteed to be loved by the receiver but they also benefit those less fortunate, which…
Welcome back! I hope you found the tips in part one useful. Today we’re looking at even more ways design can help combat the winter blues. Let’s make our homes uplifting and inspiring places to be, regardless of the time of year! Choose warm colours To create a cosy and inviting home, fill it with…
I know it’s not winter quite yet, but the days are getting shorter and it will be here quicker than you can say, “winter is coming”. If you dread the arrival of dark, cold mornings then this two-part series is for you. Today and next week we’ll be looking at the ways in which design…
Overallt Easy Chair, IKEA Plywood is the interiors material of the moment. Lightweight, stronger than solid wood, and extraordinarily flexible; it’s no surprise the material has been used in some form or another for thousands of years. Like most things, plywood’s popularity in interior design has waxed and waned over the years. It was last…
Photo by Lasse Møller on Unsplash By now, you’re undoubtedly familiar with the term ‘hygge’. It’s the Danish lifestyle concept that has spawned countless books, products and Pinterest boards. I first wrote about hygge in January 2017, back when it was a relatively new concept to those of us who don’t speak fluent Danish. Three years on and…
In early September, Dulux announced their colour of the year for 2020. In complete contrast to 2019’s warm and rich neutral Spiced Honey, 2020’s colour is a cool, soft green hue they’ve named Tranquil Dawn. Image source: Dulux As with every year’s selection, 2020’s colour was chosen by a panel of expert designers, trend forecasters,…
If you work from home, you deserve a positive and productive home office. Even if that home office is actually just a corner of the bedroom. Creating a space that looks good, encourages healthy habits and motivates you is no easy feat. So in this two-part blog post I’m sharing just the essentials: the furniture…
If you’re one of the 1.54 million people working from home in the UK, you’ll know how important your work space is. A well-designed home office helps aid concentration, motivation and productivity. It can even benefit your health and wellbeing. If you’re new to home working or just looking to update your work space, there…
So you’re thinking about selling your home? I imagine you already know you’ll need to put some work in to get the place ready for viewings. But did you know there are specific design-focused things you can do that may help your home sell quicker? If you’ve got the deep cleaning and decluttering sorted but…
The end of summer always brings about a desire to update my home. Maybe it’s that back to school feeling, or the slight change in weather but I’ve been eyeing up new accessories. I love accessories because they add layers of personality, texture and interest to any room. Even rented properties with neutral walls and…
Image copyright Clair Strong Interior Design Generally speaking buying is cheaper than renting. But there are times when renting makes more sense economically and practically; such as when we need a tool for just one project or a few extra chairs for a party. Whatever the reason, hiring provides an alternative to purchasing that can…
Kitchen design is in a really exciting place at the moment. We’re seeing experimental ideas, new materials, and fresh innovations take shape in kitchens of all shapes and sizes. It’s even better when some of these new ideas become ‘trends’ because they suddenly become much more accessible. Today I’m looking at some of the best…
