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Image: Clair Strong Interior Design When you’re in-between decorating projects but feel like your space could do with a spruce, try these three simple tips: 1. Move things around This is the easiest way to update your space and it won’t cost you a penny. Change is good for the soul, and even something as…
Image: Clair Strong Interior Design A home library might seem like an impossible pipe dream but the truth is you don’t need a sprawling mansion, or even a whole room dedicated to books, you can create a library in just about any space. Books, a comfy chair and some peace and quiet are all you…
Image: Clair Strong Interior Design Geometric prints are everywhere at the moment. Beautiful graphic patterns in every colour and shape imaginable have taken the catwalk and interiors world by storm. But geometry isn’t found only in printed patterns; it can be seen in furniture, architecture and nature too. Which means this trend can be incorporated…
Image source: Ferm Living Minimalist, functional and effortlessly cool – Danish design is back. There’s been a surge in popularity for the pared-back aesthetic that threw Denmark into the design limelight back in the 1950s and 60s. Then it was the iconic furniture designs of Hans Wegner and Arne Jacobsen that captivated the world stage,…
Image: Clair Strong Interior Design Who doesn’t dream of living by the sea? Of waking up to the sound of crashing waves, bonfires on the beach and long walks across cliff tops… Sadly beach living isn’t on the cards for many of us, but that easy-breezy lifestyle isn’t entirely out of reach. Coastal – or…
Image: Clair Strong Interior Design If you’re looking to completely transform a space, consider this one tip: paint the floors. Whether a single colour, alternating stripes or all over stencilled pattern; painting the floor is a powerful statement. It’s not a look you see in every home, and that’s part of the reason why I…
Image: Clair Strong Interior Design A great deal of my job as an interior designer is financial management. I am always tied to a budget and many of my clients hire me because they know I can save them money. Not necessarily by securing large discounts or finding cheaper alternatives (although that does happen) but…
Image copyright Clair Strong Interior Design I love designing children’s bedrooms. Creating a magical space for the kids to play and thrive is one of the most rewarding aspects of my job. With child-friendly interior design there are fewer ‘rules’ and boundaries; you’re free to be as imaginative and creative as you like. There are…
Image copyright Heidi Laughton, published here with the artists kind permission. Living in Bath, I consider myself very lucky to be surrounded by so much creativity. From the striking Georgian architecture, to the brilliant museums, art galleries, independent shops and vibrant community of artists, there’s certainly no shortage of inspiration. So I thought I’d dedicate…
Image source: Forma Studios Concrete might seem like an unusual choice of material for home interior design, but it has been growing in popularity for some years now. From entire homes clad (internally and externally) in monolithic grey slabs to subtle accents and features in otherwise conventional family homes, concrete is the material of the…