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Image: Clair Strong Interior Design I don’t want to get too ahead of myself here, what with Britain’s propensity for unpredictable weather, but I think it’s safe to say summer is here. My mind always turns to outdoor spaces at this time of year (check out a couple of past blog posts on this theme…
Today I want to talk about ‘faking it’ in interior design. I’m a strong believer in using clever little tricks to create the illusion of a particular feature, style or trend. We’re not all blessed with an endless supply of income and time, so faking it can sometimes be necessary. In fact, there are some…
Image: Clair Strong Interior Design That post title sounds like the name of a 1950s horror movie. It isn’t – quite the opposite in fact; it’s a homeowner’s dream scenario. Can’t afford to move? No luck with planning permission for an extension? Build a she-shed (it’s the alternative to man cave). Or as they are…
Kitchen design has come a long way over the past few years; it might even be one of the fastest moving areas of interior design. Here I’ve gathered just a handful of the most exciting kitchen trends taking 2017 by storm. Stone Worktops Image source: DeVOL The latest kitchen design trends favour natural stone like…
Image: Clair Strong Interior Design Not just another passing fad or kitschy buzzword; biophilic design is radically changing the way we interact with our urban spaces. According to respected biologist Edward O. Osborne, humans have an innate attraction to nature; a biological need to connect with the natural world. But our cities and suburbs are…
Image: Clair Strong Interior Design It’s that time of year again. The world feels like it’s finally waking up after months of hibernation. The sudden rush of colour is one of the biggest benefits of spring. Not just in nature, but in fashion and interior design too. The colours we most typically associate with spring…
A place for well-thumbed tomes, vinyl collections, art work, plants and objects of interest; is there a more versatile piece of furniture than the humble bookcase? It’s a staple in most homes, and has been since the Roman times when it was considered the height of fashion to have a personal library. In celebration of…
Image: Clair Strong Interior Design We all understand the importance of sleep. And yet so many of us struggle to get a solid seven hours. For many people, the problem of poor sleep is quite simple: their bedroom is not the sanctuary of peace and quiet it should be. Here are my tips for creating…
Image: Clair Strong Interior Design Storage space: the one thing all homes could use more of. Here, in the second part of this two-part series (check out part one here) I show you some creative ways to maximise storage space in the bathroom and living room. The Bathroom The bathroom is usually the most storage-deficient…
Image: Clair Strong Interior Design Houses are getting smaller. Research conducted by The Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) found that the majority of new build homes are significantly smaller than their older counterparts. What this often means is a squeeze on storage; smaller kitchens, fewer built-in wardrobes and no cupboard under the stairs. Too…