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Image: Clair Strong Interior Design If you’re looking to completely transform a space, consider this one tip: paint the floors. Whether a single colour, alternating stripes or all over stencilled pattern; painting the floor is a powerful statement. It’s not a look you see in every home, and that’s part of the reason why I…
Image: Clair Strong Interior Design A great deal of my job as an interior designer is financial management. I am always tied to a budget and many of my clients hire me because they know I can save them money. Not necessarily by securing large discounts or finding cheaper alternatives (although that does happen) but…
Image copyright Clair Strong Interior Design I love designing children’s bedrooms. Creating a magical space for the kids to play and thrive is one of the most rewarding aspects of my job. With child-friendly interior design there are fewer ‘rules’ and boundaries; you’re free to be as imaginative and creative as you like. There are…
Image copyright Heidi Laughton, published here with the artists kind permission. Living in Bath, I consider myself very lucky to be surrounded by so much creativity. From the striking Georgian architecture, to the brilliant museums, art galleries, independent shops and vibrant community of artists, there’s certainly no shortage of inspiration. So I thought I’d dedicate…
Image source: Forma Studios Concrete might seem like an unusual choice of material for home interior design, but it has been growing in popularity for some years now. From entire homes clad (internally and externally) in monolithic grey slabs to subtle accents and features in otherwise conventional family homes, concrete is the material of the…
Image copyright Clair Strong Interior Design Just when I think it’s starting to thaw out a bit here, another cold snap arrives. Still, it looks as though spring is (slowly) on her way so I’m itching to get cleaning, decluttering and updating. During the colder months my home seems to fill up – we’re indoors…
Image copyright Clair Strong Interior Design As an interior designer, textiles are one of the most important tools in my arsenal. As the clothes maketh the man, I believe textiles maketh a room. Without them, even the most expertly designed space can look a bit bare and bland. Layering up with textiles instantly adds texture,…
Image copyright Clair Strong Interior Design The kitchen is the heart of the home and whether a grand and spacious space, or a tiny galley design, it can be a very stylish spot. While flat-packed units and laminate worktops fit the bill for some projects, I generally prefer something with a little more personality. Judging…
Top ten interior trends for 2015 I recently spent a cold January weekend in Paris at Maison et Objet – Europe’s largest interior design fair. It’s a key date in every interior designer’s diary as this huge biannual event sets the interior design agenda for the year and beyond. Here’s my round up of the…
Merci was opened in an old 19th century wallpaper factory in March 2009 by Bernard and Marie-France Cohen, founders of BONPOINT the children’s fashion label. Since then this concept store has become one of the biggest shopping sensations in Paris. Located on Boulevard Beaumarchais right in the heart of the trendy Marais area of Paris,…