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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…
Image: Clair Strong Interior Design The Danish concept of hygge took the world by storm in 2016. Celebrating the cosy, joyful moments of every single day is a lifestyle we could all benefit from. Especially during winter. But it’s not just the perpetually happy Danes who have embraced meaningful ways of living. There are cultures…
Image: Clair Strong Interior Design We would all love to have the time and money for a complete kitchen makeover as soon as we move into a new house. But most of us just have to live with what’s already there, especially when there are more pressing matters to attend to. (Like that avocado coloured…
Image source: Lucy Halcombe I’ve spoken extensively about inspiration on this blog. How to find it, how to keep it and how to not let it overwhelm you (yes, you can have too much inspiration). One of the ways I stay inspired is by following artists and designers on Instagram. Seeing beautiful works of art…
Image: Clair Strong Interior Design There’s a lot to love about new build homes; they’re modern, often beautifully designed, high-spec and generally very energy efficient. But, and this is quite a big but, they can be quite bland. Most construction companies will use the same suppliers for every home they build. That can mean thousands…
Image: Clair Strong Interior Design If you’re a frequent reader of design blogs or magazines, you’ve probably come across the word hygge. It’s a Danish word (pronounced hoo-gah) that roughly translates to cosiness. But it’s not just a word; it’s a whole concept – one the Danes fully embrace. In essence, it’s about creating warm,…
Image copyright Clair Strong Interior Design The week between Christmas and New Year always feels like a good time for reflection. As well as looking forward to the New Year and making goals, I like to think back over the past year. Today, I looked back over the past 12 months of blogging. After more…
As most of you will already know, Pantone recently announced their colour of the year for 2017. “Greenery” is a very bright, yellow-green shade. According to Pantone it’s a “refreshing and revitalizing shade…symbolic of new beginnings. [It] evokes the first days of spring when nature’s greens revive, restore and renew. It’s quite the departure from…
Image: Clair Strong Interior Design As 2016 in all its wild-patterned, desert-inspired, blush-coloured beauty comes to an end, I’m looking ahead to the interior trends 2017 will bring. The trends of 2016 seem characterised by a more bold approach to design. Even magnolia – the ubiquitous neutral of the noughties – has been replaced by…
Image: 100% Design (copyright Clair Strong) Back in late-September, I made my yearly pilgrimage to the shows at London Design Festival. It’s always an exciting and inspiring event and this year was no different. Here are just a few of my highlights: Decorex The 39th edition of Decorex International appeared to be its biggest yet…