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Image: Clair Strong Interior Design Happy New Year! I hope you celebrated the arrival of 2016 in style. We all ring in the New Year with a list of resolutions; to eat better, exercise more, learn a new skill or make more time for family. These are all great resolutions, but they neglect one really…
Image: Clair Strong Interior Design Few things feel better than a good old deep clean and declutter in the week before New Year’s Eve. After the chaos of Christmas, it’s cathartic to take a deep breath and purge the house of mess, to update and refresh it ready for a new year. Here’s how I…
Image: Clair Strong Interior Design The bedroom should be a place to relax, a sanctuary from all of life’s little stresses. It should be a place to pamper and take care of yourself, but too many people take it – and themselves – for granted. I’m here to show you five easy ways to make…
The dining table is the centrepiece of Christmas celebrations; it’s where family and friends gather to eat, drink and be merry! I think decorating the table should be as much a ritual as decorating the tree, so I’ve put together three ideas for festive tablescapes that are sure to wow your guests. Nordic Winter This…
Image: Universal Expert Organisation Tray Good design isn’t just beautiful; it’s useful, unique, and built to last. So when creating this gift guide for design lovers, those were my criteria. I’ve covered a range of stores, from high street favourites to online specialists and designer boutiques which means there’s something for every budget. I haven’t…
It’s the most wonderful time of the year, steeped in tradition and history. I love a real pine Christmas tree and twinkly lights as much as the next person, but I also love bringing a touch of modernity to the proceedings. This year it’s out with tinsel and glittery baubles and in with geometric shapes…
Image: Nick Smith Photography for Clair Strong Interior Design Christmas in Bath is a very magical time indeed. This city of ours really knows how to celebrate the festive season. Here are some of the best events this year. Bath Christmas Market (Nov 26th – Dec 13th) Widely touted as one of the best Christmas…
Image source: The British Library The internet has provided us with yet another wonder: instant art for your walls (or more specifically, art that you can download and print at home). If you’re a fan of great design and love to regularly update your space, you’ll adore printable art. And if you’re a classicist when…
Image: Clair Strong Interior Design It’s nearly Christmas, which got me thinking about guest rooms and how we can make the most of them, not just during the festive season but year round. They’re often somewhat over-looked spaces, filled with old furniture and clutter from the rest of the house. Which inevitably leads to a…
Image: Clair Strong Interior Design Every home is different, and every person has individual taste and needs. In all my years of designing, I have never recreated the same room twice. That said there are a few design tricks that are so universal, they work in any space regardless of size, shape and style. So…