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Image: Clair Strong Interior Design You’ve probably heard mention of the rule of three; it’s a writing concept that has been co-opted for use in all sorts of creative industries, including interior design. In writing, the rule of three suggests that events or characters introduced in threes are more satisfying, entertaining or humorous to the…
Image: Clair Strong Interior Design This month, The Bath Magazine published my round-up of the most exciting design events coming up in 2017. Well, for those of you who don’t live in Bath and thus don’t receive the magazine, I’m republishing parts of that article here. Design is a really important part of British culture,…
The utility room isn’t the most exciting room in the house. It’s usually a bit bare bones and lifeless. And I get it; why spend time and money making a purely functional space beautiful? Well, because if you’ve got a large family, you probably spend more time in there than you’d like. And a half-finished…
During a recent IKEA trip I spotted a beautifully arranged and perfectly lit bar cabinet. It was filled with colourful vintage glassware and quirky cocktail-making accessories and it made me want to host a Mad Men style soiree. In lieu of throwing a big party, I’m writing this blog post; a brief round-up of some…
Image: Clair Strong Interior Design I don’t want to get too ahead of myself here, what with Britain’s propensity for unpredictable weather, but I think it’s safe to say summer is here. My mind always turns to outdoor spaces at this time of year (check out a couple of past blog posts on this theme…
Today I want to talk about ‘faking it’ in interior design. I’m a strong believer in using clever little tricks to create the illusion of a particular feature, style or trend. We’re not all blessed with an endless supply of income and time, so faking it can sometimes be necessary. In fact, there are some…
Image: Clair Strong Interior Design That post title sounds like the name of a 1950s horror movie. It isn’t – quite the opposite in fact; it’s a homeowner’s dream scenario. Can’t afford to move? No luck with planning permission for an extension? Build a she-shed (it’s the alternative to man cave). Or as they are…
Kitchen design has come a long way over the past few years; it might even be one of the fastest moving areas of interior design. Here I’ve gathered just a handful of the most exciting kitchen trends taking 2017 by storm. Stone Worktops Image source: DeVOL The latest kitchen design trends favour natural stone like…
Image: Clair Strong Interior Design Not just another passing fad or kitschy buzzword; biophilic design is radically changing the way we interact with our urban spaces. According to respected biologist Edward O. Osborne, humans have an innate attraction to nature; a biological need to connect with the natural world. But our cities and suburbs are…
Image: Clair Strong Interior Design It’s that time of year again. The world feels like it’s finally waking up after months of hibernation. The sudden rush of colour is one of the biggest benefits of spring. Not just in nature, but in fashion and interior design too. The colours we most typically associate with spring…