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Image: Clair Strong Interior Design You don’t need four walls and a roof to create a comfortable and stylish living area. Outdoor rooms have been a fixture in gardens across American and Europe for many years and finally this al fresco trend has hit British shores. Whether a small balcony, a concrete roof terrace or…
At this time of year, interior mags and blogs seem to be stuffed full of pretty pastel colours and floral prints but I wanted to focus on something a bit different. Tomboy style has been catching my eye of late and it’s a classic look that works year-round. I love it’s dark and edgy vibe.…
Ombré is a dyeing technique that has been used in fashion, art and interiors for centuries. Also known as dip dye, this technique gradually blends one colour into another, like white into turquoise blue or pink into yellow. Ombré is the older, cooler sister of tie-dye. It’s similar in the sense that it is very…
Image: Clair Strong Interior Design The hallway is an oft-neglected space, an undecorated haven for piles of muddy shoes and damp coats. It can seem like a really difficult part of the house to give some style to because it’s not quite a room (so you can’t fill it with furniture) and it can be…
Image: Clair Strong Interior Design Nothing makes a space feel more like home than artwork. Whether contemporary abstracts by the best new artists, cool graphic prints or your kid’s finest crayon work, art brings a home to life. When it comes to displaying art, the default is to hammer a nail into the wall. But…
For many years now, a few devoted individuals have been collecting and restoring all kinds of architectural features. Things like tiles, chimney pots, windows, lighting, bath tubs and sinks. Now this trend has taken off, and everyone wants a chance to recycle something beautiful and unique. Salvage is a wonderful way to preserve beautiful things…
Image: Clair Strong Interior Design Last week I began the mammoth task of sharing my favourite garden furniture designers and brands. In that blog post I featured some great pieces of furniture by IKEA, John Lewis and twentytwentyone. This week, I’m all about accents and accessories. Lighting For those long summer evenings spent chatting with…
Image: Clair Strong Interior Design In my role as an interior designer, I rarely have the opportunity to style outdoor spaces. But I do think it’s important to give as much thought to the design of the garden as you would the design of the home. With summer on its way, now’s the time to…
Image: Clair Strong Interior Design Trends come and go but there are some things that never go out of style. Here are my top picks: The Barcelona Chair The Barcelona chair is probably one of the most recognised products of the last century. Created by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Lilly Reich in 1929, the chair…
Image: Clair Strong Interior Design Interior design is like fashion; there are new looks, trends and products to try every season. Summer is coming (hopefully!) and with it a host of fresh fashions. If you’re in the mood to refresh your space this season, here’s everything you need to know. Punky pastels are in Soft,…