Image copyright Clair Strong Interior Design The kitchen is the heart of the home and whether a grand and spacious space, or a tiny galley design, it can be a very stylish spot. While flat-packed units and laminate worktops fit the bill for some projects, I generally prefer something with a little more personality. Judging…

Top ten interior trends for 2015 I recently spent a cold January weekend in Paris at Maison et Objet – Europe’s largest interior design fair.  It’s a key date in every interior designer’s diary as this huge biannual event sets the interior design agenda for the year and beyond.  Here’s my round up of the…

Image copyright Clair Strong Interior Design Floral prints have always been in fashion. From the elaborate wallpapers of the Victorian era to the whimsical designs of the 1960s and the delicate ditzy prints of the early noughties, our love for a good flowery print has endured. In 2015 it’s all about big, bold botanicals in…

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…

Image copyright Clair Strong Interior Design Modern interior design has gone green. Over the past few years the focus of interior design has shifted towards a more environmentally-friendly approach. Eco design is about creating mindful interiors that improve the health of those who live there while respecting the environment by using sustainable materials and reducing…

Image copyright Clair Strong Interior Design “The rules are… there are no rules” That quote is from a classic movie, do you know which one? (Hint: it’s Grease). In the film it was said during the car race scene but I’ve commandeered it as my motto for modern interior design. Because there absolutely should be…

Image copyright Clair Strong Interior Design In part one of this series, I covered the essentials. The essentials are, well, essential but it’s the little details, like lighting and storage options that will truly make your spathroom shine. So without further ado, here are my final tips for creating the bathroom of your dreams. Decor…