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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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
Image source: Studio Lorier A recent study has confirmed something we’ve all suspected for some time: homes are getting smaller. Modern properties have shrunk by 2 square metres over the last decade (and have fewer rooms as a result) and families are getting bigger. In order to fit everything (and everyone) in, we need to…
Image: Clair Strong Interior Design I love vintage design. Some of the most iconic pieces of furniture were created between the 1920s and 1960s and it’s thrilling to see people appreciate vintage and give new life to items that would have otherwise (shamefully) been relegated to the tip! For me, the best way to showcase…
Image: Clair Strong Interior Design You don’t need four walls and a roof to create a comfortable and stylish living area. Outdoor rooms have been a fixture in gardens across American and Europe for many years and finally this al fresco trend has hit British shores. Whether a small balcony, a concrete roof terrace or…
At this time of year, interior mags and blogs seem to be stuffed full of pretty pastel colours and floral prints but I wanted to focus on something a bit different. Tomboy style has been catching my eye of late and it’s a classic look that works year-round. I love it’s dark and edgy vibe.…
Ombré is a dyeing technique that has been used in fashion, art and interiors for centuries. Also known as dip dye, this technique gradually blends one colour into another, like white into turquoise blue or pink into yellow. Ombré is the older, cooler sister of tie-dye. It’s similar in the sense that it is very…