Cabin Inspired Interiors

Image: Clair Strong Interior Design My personal aesthetic is quite minimalist, I like clean lines and sleek design but recently I’ve been drawn to the idea of cosy, rustic retreats. Wood-panelled walls, luxury textiles and a roaring fire just seem to appeal to me at this time of year. Here are some ways you can…

London Design Festival Highlights

Last month I headed to the big smoke for London Design Festival. London Design Festival is one of the most important events in the international design calendar. For me, it’s an annual pilgrimage of sorts, a chance to scope out upcoming trends, find the last product innovations and check out the latest talent. Today, I…

Seasonal Inspiration

Image: Clair Strong Interior Design I’m feeling energised and renewed by the beautiful autumn weather we’ve been having. I love taking inspiration from nature, and there’s no better muse than autumn. Here are my tips for bringing the magic of this season into your home. Jewel Tones Colour is a huge part of the appeal…

Budget Friendly Design Tips for Student Dorms Rooms

Image: Clair Strong Interior Design Student halls of residences aren’t exactly renowned for their design credentials. They can be a bit bare and impersonal and lacking the creature comforts of home. Stave off homesickness and make your room the envy of all your new friends with these quick and budget friendly design tips for your…

Creative Solutions for Your Fireplace

Image: Clair Strong Interior Design Judging by the almost biblical levels of rain we’ve been having, the Indian summer I was so hopeful for may be a distant dream. But it’s not all doom and gloom, because now we can start talking about autumn and winter interior trends and inspiration. I’m starting with fireplaces because…

Back to School Cool

Image: Clair Strong Interior Design School is back in session and homework is an inevitable staple of school life with most children required to complete at least an hour’s work each evening. By creating a special study space just for them, you can help make the chore of homework much more enjoyable. Create an inspiring,…

Trend Alert: Natural History

Image: The British Library on Flickr Taxidermy is back in fashion. I’m not the biggest fan of real taxidermy, myself – it can be a more than a little creepy. However, the resurgence of taxidermy has brought with it an interest in other natural history inspired oddities, which I fully approve of! From botanical art…

Grand Illusions: Clever Ways to Hide the TV

Image: Clair Strong Interior Design TVs are a permanent fixture in most family living rooms. Who doesn’t love a good Netflix session after a long day at work? Unfortunately, those big black boxes and their cords can be a bit unsightly and stand out for all the wrong reasons. I think the TV should be…

Laid-Back Bohemian Vibes

Image: Clair Strong Interior Design It’s really easy to fall in love with a trend and want to incorporate it into every aspect of your home design, but doing so can be quite overwhelming. In my experience, the most chic and stylish spaces are those that hint at particular trends without going completely overboard. The…