Image copyright Clair Strong Interior Design As we get nearer to winter, and the leaves begin to disappear some of us become a bit glum by the lack of greenery; especially us city dwellers! If you thought that living in a city meant gardening was only a distant dream, think again. It’s surprisingly simple to…

Image copyright Clair Strong Interior Design Industrial design came to the forefront as a contrast to decorative and elaborate styles. While it’s usually considered to be a hallmark of modern interior design, it’s actually been around since the turn of the century’s Modernist aesthetic. I think that one of the reasons why the industrial look…

Image copyright Clair Strong Interior Design I like to take seasonal trends with a pinch of salt. Fashion is fleeting after all and it can be hard to keep up; once you’ve adopted one style, another has taken its place. The same goes for home interior design. There’s no need to redecorate your home every…

Image copyright Clair Strong Interior Design Outdoor living not only enriches our daily lives it also brings a whole new dimension to a living, or even a work, space. Modern interior designers embrace this fact as well as the rising demand from clients to be able to incorporate the great outdoors potential as an extended…

Image copyright Clair Strong Interior Design The world seems to have gone a bit Scandi crazy in the past few years, thanks to the widespread appeal of shows like The Killing and Borgen, and a resurgence in Scandi design. Personally, I’m very happy to see Scandinavian design back in the limelight, particularly in the luxury…

Image copyright Clair Strong Interior Design Nature is beautiful, and there’s no reason why it should be limited to the great outdoors when there are so many ways to bring it into our home. In my experience, decorating with natural materials creates a peaceful and harmonious atmosphere. There’s something about taking a relaxing stroll through…