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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…
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…
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…
Image: Clair Strong Interior Design Traditional art prints and posters are a fantastic way to brighten and personalise your space. But it’s not the only option. There are numerous other items that look great hung on the wall. For an exciting alternative to framed art in your home, consider hanging these… Mirrors Hanging a mirror…
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…
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:…
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…
IKEA are seemingly experts in just about every type of furniture. But there’s one particular area where they really excel, and that’s in small storage options. They have a vast range of stylish but affordable organisers for your desk, wardrobe, dressing table, bookshelves, kitchen cupboards, utility room… you get the picture. If you ever feel…
Image: Clair Strong Interior Design An exciting summer of events awaits us. If you’re looking for some design inspiration over the next few months, check these out: The Future Starts Here, exhibition at the V&A, London 12th May – 4th Nov 2018 This is a fascinating exhibition by the V&A’s Contemporary Architecture, Design and Digital…
Image source: Clair Strong Indoor living walls have been popping up on my Pinterest feed for some time now. They look incredible, offer potential health benefits, and are apparently quite easy to maintain. But do they really work indoors? Or is it just a fantasy… We’ve all seen living walls on the exterior of large…