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Today I’m tackling a hotly debated topic; what makes for good interior design? Like any art form, design is subjective which means one person’s trash is another person’s treasure. It’s highly divisive, and I’d argue that good design should be highly divisive. If you create something that engenders strong feelings in anyone, you’ve created something…
Image: Clair Strong Interior Design Want to give your home a fresh coat of paint? Wondering what you can do to change things up? It might surprise you to know that there are more ways than one to go about painting your home. Here I look at four creative methods to try. The Ombré Effect…
Pantone’s 20th colour of the year is Living Coral, “an animating and life-affirming coral hue with a golden undertone that energizes and enlivens with a softer edge.” Image source: Woodchip and Magnolia According to Pantone’s press release; “In reaction to the onslaught of digital technology and social media increasingly embedding into daily life, we are…
Image source: Clair Strong Interior Design If you share your home with a partner or friend it’s important that the space reflects both of your personalities. It might seem tricky to find a way to blend divergent styles, but today I’m highlighting simple ways in which you can merge two or more distinct interior designs…
Image source: Clair Strong Interior Design Your home has the potential to reflect your creativity and there is no better way to do this than by upcycling pre-loved pieces you’ve found in your local charity shop. To get started take a trip to the vintage market, charity shop or car boot sale and pick up…
Image source: Clair Strong Interior Design As you may have noticed by now, I love a good DIY project. I’ve written a few blog posts on the matter already, and this one is no different. Today I’m sharing five DIYs I’d love to tackle this winter. Let’s jump straight in. Mid Century Plant Stand by…
This is a condensed version of an article I wrote for November’s issue of The Bath Mag. Image source: Dulux Spiced Honey, a rich and warming caramel tone is officially Dulux’s 2019’s colour of the year. The paint brand announced its choice back in September, but caramel tones have been trending for many months now.…
Image: Clair Strong Interior Design It doesn’t take much to create a good kitchen; decent cabinetry and well-placed tiles are about all you need for a solid space. But a great kitchen is a different matter. It requires that little extra something that makes you stop and stare every time you walk in. Here are…
I recently completed a lovely residential project; a two-bed Georgian apartment in Bath city centre. I shared the details of the project in a feature for The Bath Magazine’s October 2018 issue. Here I share a slightly condensed version of that article. The Project Brief The client was a professional couple who had bought a…
For today’s blog post I’ve put together this shortlist of fantastic sustainable interior brands. It’s in no way comprehensive, but it’s a great start if you’re looking to decorate your home mindfully. We’re all aware that the choices we make have a big impact on the environment, so let’s choose brands that help us make…