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Image: Clair Strong Interior Design We have an excellent antiques scene here in the UK. If you know where to look, what to look for and how to buy, you can score something truly special. Mixing the old with the new can truly elevate a space, effortlessly lending it warmth and character. And yet, according…
I’m thrilled to share another exciting work in progress with you today. This time it’s a residential project for a lovely couple who have recently bought a two-bed flat in central Bath. The flat in question was rather tired and outdated so I was called in to work with the client on giving the whole…
Images: Clair Strong Interior Design 2016 is officially The Year of the Print. Advances in printing technology have led to a pattern design revolution…and I couldn’t be more excited about it. From hyper realistic map prints to bold watercolour florals, delicate botanicals, pastel geometrics and trippy psychedelics, it’s hard to pick a favourite. But we’ll…
Image: Clair Strong Interior Design As we move from summer to autumn, my mind naturally gravitates towards changing my home interiors. Maybe it’s a form of nesting, I’m preparing for the colder weather and more time spent indoors. I think for a lot of us, autumn feels like a new beginning; as much as New…
I’m back with phase two of the Grass Roots office refurbishment! As you may remember from my last post, I was hired by the Bath branch of Grass Roots to provide an entire office refurbishment across 3 floors. Phase one included a full redesign and renovation of the WCs, wash and shower room, breakout room and kitchen.…
Mustard yellow is one of my favourite statement colours. It’s a rich, retro-esque hue with surprisingly cool design credentials. Like olive green and fuchsia pink, it can feel a bit intimidating but in just the right doses it makes an impact like no other. I’ve rounded up some images to show you just how special…
The chandelier has long been a highly desirable item. A symbol of wealth and great taste; the bigger and glitzier the chandelier, the better. And while still very popular, crystal chandeliers have taken a bit of a back seat, and now we’re seeing more modern, stylized interpretations hitting the design top-ten lists instead. I’ve rounded…
Image source: Coco Wolf It’s no secret that the weather in the UK is less than impressive. Cold, wet winters keep most of us indoors from November to March, while the infamously unpredictable British summer can be just as disappointing. Over the colder months especially, our beautiful outdoor spaces become neglected, and we all get…
London Design Festival (http://www.londondesignfestival.com/) When: 17-25 September, 2016 Where: All over London Tickets: Most events are free to attend. Ticketed events are managed by the host venue. London Design Festival is just round the corner. I’ll be attending this year, as I do every year, to seek inspiration, discover new ideas and check out the…
Image: Clair Strong Interior Design Working from home is something many of us aspire to. But it’s not as simple as flopping onto the sofa with your laptop and answering some emails. You need a proper work space. Somewhere that will inspire productivity and motivate you to get stuff done, a place with all the…