Bath’s Georgian Architecture

I feel very lucky to call Bath my home. As an interior designer the incredible architecture of this city is a daily inspiration. From the ancient Roman Baths to the fine examples of Palladian architecture and the beautiful Georgian buildings, everywhere you look there’s something to admire. In fact, Bath is so architecturally important, it’s…

Home Interior Design 101: Bright, Bold Colours

The use of vibrant colour in your home can completely transform your space. However, I know that many people are afraid to go bold; it is so much more dramatic than neutral tones, after all. It’s quite a commitment choosing electric blue for your walls or neon window treatments, but it’s a commitment that can…

A History of Colour

Image copyright Clair Strong Interior Design For more than 30,000 years man has been using colour for decorative purposes. It was first used in early cave paintings and its use later extended to clothing, body adornment and home interior design. Today, we make much more use of colour in every day life, and there are…

An Interior Designer’s Dream Project

As an interior designer I always find it thrilling when I walk into a commercial or residential property that is in dire need of a face-lift. Sometimes the property is just in bad condition, or very dated and sometimes it is the case that my client, despite wishing to, simply does not have the time to…