Image source: Lucy Halcombe I’ve spoken extensively about inspiration on this blog. How to find it, how to keep it and how to not let it overwhelm you (yes, you can have too much inspiration). One of the ways I stay inspired is by following artists and designers on Instagram. Seeing beautiful works of art…

Image: Clair Strong Interior Design There’s a lot to love about new build homes; they’re modern, often beautifully designed, high-spec and generally very energy efficient. But, and this is quite a big but, they can be quite bland. Most construction companies will use the same suppliers for every home they build. That can mean thousands…

Image: Clair Strong Interior Design If you’re a frequent reader of design blogs or magazines, you’ve probably come across the word hygge. It’s a Danish word (pronounced hoo-gah) that roughly translates to cosiness. But it’s not just a word; it’s a whole concept – one the Danes fully embrace. In essence, it’s about creating warm,…

Image copyright Clair Strong Interior Design The week between Christmas and New Year always feels like a good time for reflection. As well as looking forward to the New Year and making goals, I like to think back over the past year. Today, I looked back over the past 12 months of blogging. After more…

As most of you will already know, Pantone recently announced their colour of the year for 2017. “Greenery” is a very bright, yellow-green shade. According to Pantone it’s a “refreshing and revitalizing shade…symbolic of new beginnings. [It] evokes the first days of spring when nature’s greens revive, restore and renew. It’s quite the departure from…

Image: Clair Strong Interior Design It dawned on me today that I’ve never written about dining room interior design. I’ve covered pretty much every other room in the house; the bedroom, home office, living room, and the library, but never the dining room. I feel as though that might be a bit of a metaphor…

Image: Clair Strong Interior Design As we move from summer to autumn, my mind naturally gravitates towards changing my home interiors. Maybe it’s a form of nesting, I’m preparing for the colder weather and more time spent indoors. I think for a lot of us, autumn feels like a new beginning; as much as New…

London Design Festival (http://www.londondesignfestival.com/) When: 17-25 September, 2016 Where: All over London Tickets: Most events are free to attend. Ticketed events are managed by the host venue. London Design Festival is just round the corner. I’ll be attending this year, as I do every year, to seek inspiration, discover new ideas and check out the…

Image: Clair Strong Interior Design Working from home is something many of us aspire to. But it’s not as simple as flopping onto the sofa with your laptop and answering some emails. You need a proper work space. Somewhere that will inspire productivity and motivate you to get stuff done, a place with all the…

It’s time to crack open the Pimms, light the BBQ and break out the parasols because it’s summer and that means one thing: al fresco entertaining. Today I’m sharing my tips for making your garden soirees even more special. Light the Way Image source: Cox and Cox The days may be getting longer but if…