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Image: Clair Strong Interior Design Trends come and go (and come back round again) so I’m all about design ideas that are timeless. Layering is one of them. Layering in interior design is much the same as layering in fashion. It’s a trick stylists use to add depth, character and interest to a look –…
Image: Clair Strong Interior Design Bringer of natural light, purveyor of glorious views: the window is an often overlooked (pun intended) part of the home. We put up some curtains or blinds and maybe add a few ornaments or plants to the sills, but otherwise they’re ignored. Most of us don’t even clean them as…
Image: Clair Strong Interior Design No home should be without a splash of pattern. Print adds depth and character to a room, gives it a relaxed and cosy vibe. Pattern is playful and bold. It has attitude and charm. It reflects the personality of the home owner. It’s the perfect way to dress up any…
Nothing beats a good old bricks and mortar shop, but the list below comes close. I’ve selected a few of my favourite online shops and compiled them here for you today. This list is by no means exhaustive (I could go on for some time), but these are shops that really get it right. Good…
Image: Clair Strong Interior Design Wondering what new interior design trends we’ll see in 2016? Here are my predictions: Calm Colours Pantone announced their colour of the year for 2016 back in December. Pantone’s annual decision always influences the year’s colour trends in fashion and interiors, and I expect this year to be no different.…
Image: Clair Strong Interior Design It’s mid-January and that infamous post-Christmas, post-New Year slump has hit. If you’re feeling the sting of the January blues, here are some simple ways to combat them at home: Natural Lighting January is dark, wet and cold so make sure your home is light, warm and cosy. Really good…
Image: Clair Strong Interior Design Happy New Year! I hope you celebrated the arrival of 2016 in style. We all ring in the New Year with a list of resolutions; to eat better, exercise more, learn a new skill or make more time for family. These are all great resolutions, but they neglect one really…
Image: Clair Strong Interior Design Few things feel better than a good old deep clean and declutter in the week before New Year’s Eve. After the chaos of Christmas, it’s cathartic to take a deep breath and purge the house of mess, to update and refresh it ready for a new year. Here’s how I…
Image: Clair Strong Interior Design The bedroom should be a place to relax, a sanctuary from all of life’s little stresses. It should be a place to pamper and take care of yourself, but too many people take it – and themselves – for granted. I’m here to show you five easy ways to make…
The dining table is the centrepiece of Christmas celebrations; it’s where family and friends gather to eat, drink and be merry! I think decorating the table should be as much a ritual as decorating the tree, so I’ve put together three ideas for festive tablescapes that are sure to wow your guests. Nordic Winter This…