Image: Clair Strong Interior Design It’s been four years and more than 250 blog posts, and I haven’t yet written about the importance of interior design. This was a huge oversight on my part, because it is important; more so than many people realise. Interior design is the art and science of creating spaces that are functional, healthy and aesthetically…

Image source Read Part 1 here. Today we’re finding and defining our personal style with some practical tips. Let’s get right back to it! Walk Around Your Home Have you ever heard the saying ‘can’t see the woods for the trees’? Sometimes we’re so focused on finding our personal style and creating the perfect home,…

Image source Personal style can be a very elusive thing. It can be hard to pinpoint exactly what we want our homes to look like. Part of it is the sheer wealth of choice, there are hundreds of colour palettes, trends, textiles and furnishings to choose from and put together. It can get pretty overwhelming.…

Image source: Clair Strong Sharp edges and sleek straight lines have had their day. It’s time for something softer to grace our interior spaces. Here’s a snippet from my latest feature in May’s issue of The Bath Magazine. Curves in interior design are no new thing, but after years of straight edges, they’re making a…

Image source It seems to me that minimalism’s biggest PR problem is the (still widespread) belief that it lacks colour and warmth. Many people picture empty, clinical, all-white interiors as the face of minimalist design and I can see why that would be unappealing; no one wants a cold and unforgiving home. Fortunately, minimalism is…

Image source: Julia Davey (needle punch workshop) Back in September I wrote this post detailing some of the fantastic art and craft workshops around Bath. With the Easter Holidays coming up, I thought I’d revisit Bath’s wonderful maker scene and share even more great workshops, this time with a few for the kids thrown in…

With a new year comes the return of inspiring, exciting design events that are a must-attend for enthusiasts and professionals alike. From vintage-focused events to long-running favourites, here I list five you don’t want to miss. Clerkenwell Design Week, 21st to 23rd May Clerkenwell is home to more creative businesses and architects per square mile…

This week I’m exploring marine-inspired interiors. This style, with its ability to capture the spirit of holiday life, proves that seaside living isn’t just confined to homes on the coast. It remains eternally popular in the world of interior design, thanks to a minimalist colour palette and chic accessories. It’s a great way to inject…

The last time I wrote about Instagram, I covered some of my favourite artists and designers; you can read all about them here. Today I want to share a list of some of my favourite interior focused accounts. As I’ve mentioned in the past, social media can be a fantastic source of inspiration. There are…

Image: Clair Strong Interior Design Scandinavian interior design, also known as ‘New Nordic’ on Pinterest, has remained popular since its arrival in the mid 20th century. Celebrated for its sleek and functional approach to home life, Scandi design has proven itself an enduring style that suits all lifestyles. Here, I explore why its popularity continues.…