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Image copyright Clair Strong Interior Design As the year draws to a close, I’m looking ahead to next year’s big events. One of the biggest, designjunction, has just announced their dates for 2015. Designjunction is a really creative, immersive show. It showcases the best in furniture, lighting and product design against a stunning industrial backdrop.…
Image source: Wikimedia Commons It’s officially December and we all know what that means… It’s time to deck the halls! In a departure from the usual riot of tinsel, baubles and glitter, I’m edging towards a more Scandinavian scheme this year. I love the blend of natural materials and modern elements in a soothing yet…
Image copyright Clair Strong Interior Design More and more of us are bringing our work home. Working from home is lovely; you’ve got all your creature comforts, no office politics, tea and coffee on tap and you can be closer to your family. But to make it work you need a productive and organised office…
Image copyright Clair Strong Interior Design Dark rooms feel small, gloomy and oppressive, right? Actually, that’s wrong. Deep, saturated colours like muted grey, navy, earthy green, burgundy and black can look cool, sophisticated and very dramatic. For years it’s been about all-white spaces in home design. These spaces are light, airy and safe. They look…
Image copyright Clair Strong Interior Design The days are getting shorter and darker so it’s time we talked about lighting. Lighting is one of the most important features in modern interior design. It’s practical, of course, but when done right it also creates atmosphere and enhances the look and feel of a room. There are…
Image copyright Clair Strong Interior Design In September, I paid a visit to the iconic London Design Festival. The festival is a celebration of the most innovative and aesthetically pleasing international product and furniture design. Designers from around the world gather to show us what they’ve been creating over the past 12 months. In part…
In September, the design world descends on London for two weeks of special events and shows. The London Design Festival (LDF) is a celebration of the biggest and brightest talent in interior design. It’s essentially the LFW of interiors – where the trends for the next 12 months are revealed. Some of the major shows…
Many people are a bit nervous about using colour, and stick to safe neutrals in their homes. There’s a place for both, but colour can be like a magic spell, you cast it on your home and suddenly the space is completely transformed. You’re missing out on all the fun if you only ever decorate…
Image copyright Clair Strong Interior Design We’ve been really lucky with the weather this year; it was warm and dry until late October. In fact, with the weather starting to turn a few days ago, it’s only just feeling like autumn! During autumn and winter I become a bit anti-social; staying at home with a…
Image copyright Clair Strong Interior Design Modern interior design has gone green. Over the past few years the focus of interior design has shifted towards a more environmentally-friendly approach. Eco design is about creating mindful interiors that improve the health of those who live there while respecting the environment by using sustainable materials and reducing…