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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…
Image copyright Clair Strong Interior Design The days are getting shorter and darker so it’s time we talked about lighting. Lighting is one of the most important features in modern interior design. It’s practical, of course, but when done right it also creates atmosphere and enhances the look and feel of a room. There are…
Image copyright Clair Strong Interior Design In September, I paid a visit to the iconic London Design Festival. The festival is a celebration of the most innovative and aesthetically pleasing international product and furniture design. Designers from around the world gather to show us what they’ve been creating over the past 12 months. In part…
In September, the design world descends on London for two weeks of special events and shows. The London Design Festival (LDF) is a celebration of the biggest and brightest talent in interior design. It’s essentially the LFW of interiors – where the trends for the next 12 months are revealed. Some of the major shows…