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It’s no secret that the property market is a bit bonkers at the moment. House prices are high, saving for a deposit is a mammoth task, and when you’re actually in a position to buy, properties sell quicker than hot cakes. You may be lucky enough to be reaping the benefits, but for many, the…
Image copyright Clair Strong Interior Design Floral prints have always been in fashion. From the elaborate wallpapers of the Victorian era to the whimsical designs of the 1960s and the delicate ditzy prints of the early noughties, our love for a good flowery print has endured. In 2015 it’s all about big, bold botanicals in…
Image copyright Clair Strong Interior Design Happy New Year! I hope you all had a wonderful Christmas break. Today I’d like to talk about resolutions, and what you can do to make your home even more enjoyable, productive and relaxing this year. I love January; it’s a month of new beginnings and exciting opportunities. It’s…
Image copyright Clair Strong Interior Design Glass is a wonderfully versatile material and there are many different types – some of which are highly specialised. It can be used in both the architecture (windows, doors, walls, stairs) and interior design (ornaments, mirrors, furniture) of your home, which makes it a designer’s favourite. I find glass…
Back in November I wrote about lighting trends – that post was all about the aesthetics but today I’d like to talk about more practical matters. Where, how and why you use lighting is just as important to the final look of a room as the shape and style of a lampshade. You can choose…
I’m really excited about a project I’m currently working on for the YAA Centre in London. It’s London’s biggest hub for Carnival Arts and it has showcased the best of African Caribbean arts and culture for 4 decades! There are events and activities throughout the year, but the centre really comes to life during carnival…
Image copyright Clair Strong Interior Design As the year draws to a close, I’m looking ahead to next year’s big events. One of the biggest, designjunction, has just announced their dates for 2015. Designjunction is a really creative, immersive show. It showcases the best in furniture, lighting and product design against a stunning industrial backdrop.…
Image source: Wikimedia Commons It’s officially December and we all know what that means… It’s time to deck the halls! In a departure from the usual riot of tinsel, baubles and glitter, I’m edging towards a more Scandinavian scheme this year. I love the blend of natural materials and modern elements in a soothing yet…
Image copyright Clair Strong Interior Design More and more of us are bringing our work home. Working from home is lovely; you’ve got all your creature comforts, no office politics, tea and coffee on tap and you can be closer to your family. But to make it work you need a productive and organised office…
Image copyright Clair Strong Interior Design Dark rooms feel small, gloomy and oppressive, right? Actually, that’s wrong. Deep, saturated colours like muted grey, navy, earthy green, burgundy and black can look cool, sophisticated and very dramatic. For years it’s been about all-white spaces in home design. These spaces are light, airy and safe. They look…