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Image: Clair Strong Interior Design If you want to create a space that impresses, amuses, inspires or tantalises, you need to create wow factor. In interior design, the best way to elicit that response is by doing something unexpected. Here are four ways you can do just that: Play with Colour There are many ways…
Image: Clair Strong Interior Design Around this time every year, I feel inspired to make some changes in my home. Alas, the indulgences of Christmas often mean my decorating budget is practically non-existent come January. If you’re in the same boat, this article is for you. Here are four ways to transform your space without…
Image: Clair Strong Interior Design 2018 looks set to be the year of daring and dramatic interior design. This year’s trends are as bold as they are diverse, taking in everything from exuberant maximalism to biophilic design. Here are a few of my favourites, as shared with The Bath Magazine in their January issue: Bright…
Image: Clair Strong Interior Design This time last year, I posted my first ever Year in Review. Taking that trip through my blog archives was so much fun, I’ve decided to do the same again this year. So without further ado, here’s a round-up of my favourite posts from 2017. I hope you’ll enjoy them…
Image source: Pantone Every December Pantone announces its colour of the year for the following 12 months. A few weeks ago, they finally announced 2018’s colour and it is a good ‘un. Ultra Violet is a rich and intense blue-toned purple that is evocative of far-away galaxies. It’s a colour that conveys mystery, intrigue, wisdom…
By Richard Croft, CC BY-SA 2.0 If you have a spare afternoon in the run-up to the festivities I can heartily recommend putting on your favourite Christmas movie, gathering a pile of snacks and settling down for a few hours of relaxed crafting. Because there’s nothing quite like making your own decorations to add that…
This article was originally written for the December issue of The Bath Magazine. I’ve posted an edited version here for those of you not based in Bath. A Christmas gift list for the interior design enthusiasts in your life! Featuring options from high street shops, online specialists and designer boutiques, there’s something to cover every…
Image: Clair Strong Interior Design A bold and bright graphic print will instantly transform any space. So if you want to turn a functional space – such as the bathroom – into a beautiful one, wallpaper is your best tool. It may seem strange using wallpaper in the bathroom; paper and moisture are not a…
Image: Clair Strong Interior Design There’s no time like now – the season of colds and flu – to think about the ways in which we can make our homes healthier. Here are some simple tips for creating a happy, healthy home environment. Get on board with the houseplant trend Plants are good for your…
Image: Clair Strong Interior Design If your small kitchen feels cluttered and claustrophobic, it’s time to make some changes. If an extension or a full kitchen refit isn’t on the cards, simply finding ways to use the space more efficiently can create a functional kitchen you’ll love to cook in. Here are some clever tricks…