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Image copyright Clair Strong Interior Design Just when I think it’s starting to thaw out a bit here, another cold snap arrives. Still, it looks as though spring is (slowly) on her way so I’m itching to get cleaning, decluttering and updating. During the colder months my home seems to fill up – we’re indoors…
Image copyright Clair Strong Interior Design As an interior designer, textiles are one of the most important tools in my arsenal. As the clothes maketh the man, I believe textiles maketh a room. Without them, even the most expertly designed space can look a bit bare and bland. Layering up with textiles instantly adds texture,…
Image copyright Clair Strong Interior Design The kitchen is the heart of the home and whether a grand and spacious space, or a tiny galley design, it can be a very stylish spot. While flat-packed units and laminate worktops fit the bill for some projects, I generally prefer something with a little more personality. Judging…
Top ten interior trends for 2015 I recently spent a cold January weekend in Paris at Maison et Objet – Europe’s largest interior design fair. It’s a key date in every interior designer’s diary as this huge biannual event sets the interior design agenda for the year and beyond. Here’s my round up of the…
Merci was opened in an old 19th century wallpaper factory in March 2009 by Bernard and Marie-France Cohen, founders of BONPOINT the children’s fashion label. Since then this concept store has become one of the biggest shopping sensations in Paris. Located on Boulevard Beaumarchais right in the heart of the trendy Marais area of Paris,…
It’s no secret that the property market is a bit bonkers at the moment. House prices are high, saving for a deposit is a mammoth task, and when you’re actually in a position to buy, properties sell quicker than hot cakes. You may be lucky enough to be reaping the benefits, but for many, the…
Image copyright Clair Strong Interior Design Floral prints have always been in fashion. From the elaborate wallpapers of the Victorian era to the whimsical designs of the 1960s and the delicate ditzy prints of the early noughties, our love for a good flowery print has endured. In 2015 it’s all about big, bold botanicals in…
Image copyright Clair Strong Interior Design Happy New Year! I hope you all had a wonderful Christmas break. Today I’d like to talk about resolutions, and what you can do to make your home even more enjoyable, productive and relaxing this year. I love January; it’s a month of new beginnings and exciting opportunities. It’s…
Image copyright Clair Strong Interior Design Glass is a wonderfully versatile material and there are many different types – some of which are highly specialised. It can be used in both the architecture (windows, doors, walls, stairs) and interior design (ornaments, mirrors, furniture) of your home, which makes it a designer’s favourite. I find glass…
Back in November I wrote about lighting trends – that post was all about the aesthetics but today I’d like to talk about more practical matters. Where, how and why you use lighting is just as important to the final look of a room as the shape and style of a lampshade. You can choose…