How to use lockdown to make your home more Insta-worthy
These simple interior design tricks will make your home the envy of your Instagram followers!
My interior design tips for staying at home (Part 2)
Now is a good time to treat yourself to some little luxuries to make staying at home more enjoyable.
My interior design tips for staying at home (Part 1)
Making your home a relaxing space has never been more important than at the moment. Just because we can’t get out and about doesn’t mean we should feel trapped. Making a few simple design changes to your space can make all the difference to how much you enjoy your home. Make bath time special Now…
Working from home? My 5 top tips for creating the perfect office space
As more and more of us will be working from home in the coming weeks, I thought I’d share my 5 top tips for creating a beautiful and functional workspace in your home. 1. Create a dedicated space First of all, allocate a specific area for your home office. Don’t flop on the sofa with…
My top interior design trends for 2020 and beyond
My top interiors design trends for 2020 and beyond
A Guide to New Traditionalism (Part 2)
Image copyright Clair Strong Interior Design Last week I started writing about new traditionalism. This trend sees classic design revived with more than a few modern updates. You may already be familiar with it, but for a more detailed introduction, check out part one of this series here. In today’s post, we’re focusing on the…
A Guide to New Traditionalism (Part 1)
Photo by Flaunter.com on Unsplash Trends are cyclical; what seems stuffy and outdated one minute is actually the height of fashion the next. That certainly seems to be the case with today’s topic: new traditionalism. Ignoring the obvious oxymoron, new traditionalism is taking Instagram, Pinterest and design blogs by storm. This new trend is being steered by trendy…
Plastic Free Kitchen Essentials
There’s a surprising amount of plastic in the average kitchen, and I don’t just mean food packaging and cling film. Chopping boards, utensils, storage containers and mixing bowls are just some of the items commonly made of plastic. I don’t recommend throwing away perfectly good plastic utensils for the sake of ridding your home of…
10 key questions to ask an interior designer
As an interior designer, my job is to create beautiful and functional spaces that transform my client’s design ideas into a home or workspace they love; but also work for their lifestyle or working needs. Here are the 10 questions clients ask me before we start working together.
The Best Interior Magazines
The internet is amazing; it offers unlimited inspiration at just a click. But I’m a traditionalist, and nothing – not even Pinterest – compares to flicking through a magazine. Today I thought I’d share some of my favourite interior design magazines. Feel free to share your own favourites in the comments below! Dwell Dwell Dwell…