Creating Children’s Study Spaces

Image source: K Desk by Rafa Kids Encouraging your little ones to sit still and do their homework isn’t always easy. With toys and TV providing an enticing distraction, keeping them focused can feel like you’re fighting a losing battle. The best solution? A dedicated study space, just for them. Whether it’s at the kitchen…

How to Take On the Houseplant Trend

Image source: Clair Strong Interior Design Houseplants exploded in popularity a few years ago and it’s easy to see why. Plants are timeless, they’re affordable, they are valuable (some cleanse the air, others reduce stress) and in urban spaces, they give us our much-needed connection to nature. Oh, and of course they look good too.…

Four Uses for the Spare Room

Image: Clair Strong Interior Design Has your spare room become a clutter catch-all? Or is it empty and neglected; the last room in the house to get any attention? Well it’s time to turn that spare room into a beautiful, useful space. Here are some creative ideas… Guest Bedroom / Second Living Room I’m a…

Design Solutions for Small Spaces

Image: Clair Strong Interior Design Our homes are getting smaller. According to researchers at Cambridge University, the UK’s new build homes are the smallest in Europe by far. Living rooms and kitchens are smaller by up to a third compared to homes built in the 1970s, and bedroom numbers have decreased. What does this all…

Five DIY Projects to Try This Month

Image: Kitsch Stitch for Clair Strong Interior Design I’m back with another batch of fantastic DIY projects for you to try this month. Here are five of my favourites from around the web. Gather your craft supplies and let’s get stuck in… Concrete Plant Stand This Scandi style plant stand may look high end, but it’s…

A Guide to Sustainable Interior Design

Sustainability is no longer just a trendy buzzword; it’s becoming a way of life. Today I’m sharing a recent article I wrote for The Bath Magazine, which shows you how to make your home more sustainable. Save Energy Image: Clair Strong Interior Design The first, and perhaps most obvious, area for concern in sustainable design…

Six Things Every Homeowner Needs

Image source: Clair Strong Interior Design Whether you’ve just bought your first house or you’ve lived in your property for years, there are certain things every homeowner needs. The following is a short list of absolute essentials to keep your home safe, secure and stress-free. An Emergency Fund Being a homeowner is expensive, and there…

DIY: How to Make Your Own Bespoke Lampshade

If you’ve ever spent hours looking for just the right lampshade, only to have to settle for something that’s good enough (but not great), I have the perfect solution for you today: DIY fabric lampshades! Choose your own fabric, shape and size for a completely bespoke lampshade that will suit your interiors perfectly. Image source:…

The Best Interior Design Apps

If you’ve ever needed to capture a colour you love, desired immediate interior inspiration, or wanted to play around with your room layout, now you can. Because there’s an app for that. In fact, there’s an app for pretty much every interior decorating need. Here are a few of my favourites: Houzz An app of…