Modern Interior Design: Anything Goes

Image copyright Clair Strong Interior Design “The rules are… there are no rules” That quote is from a classic movie, do you know which one? (Hint: it’s Grease). In the film it was said during the car race scene but I’ve commandeered it as my motto for modern interior design. Because there absolutely should be…

Creating a Spathroom: Part 2

Image copyright Clair Strong Interior Design In part one of this series, I covered the essentials. The essentials are, well, essential but it’s the little details, like lighting and storage options that will truly make your spathroom shine. So without further ado, here are my final tips for creating the bathroom of your dreams. Decor…

Creating a Spathroom: Part 1

Image copyright Clair Strong Interior Design The bathroom is a haven of tranquillity, the one room in the house where you can truly be alone… unless you have a cat of course. And yet many of us are stuck with bland, basic bathrooms and not the spa-like experience we deserve. Well, I’m here to change…

Designer Showcase: Terence Conran

Sir Terence Conran has enjoyed a long, accolade-full career as a modern interior designer, furniture designer, restaurateur, retailer and writer. His early work was pivotal in bringing good design to the public consciousness and Conran is now an inspiration to designers around the world. His career began in the 1950s. He left his studies at…

PINCH Exudes Modern Interior Design

The effortlessly chic Pinch design studio was founded by husband and wife team, Russell Pinch and Oona Bannon. Together, the duo creates graceful, modern and iconic furniture – the kind of furniture they would want to live with. The design studio was founded in Clapham, London in 2004 and since then the accolades and awards…

Designer Showcase: Jonathan Adler

Jonathan Adler, luxury interior designer, is in his own words “first and foremost a potter.” But Adler’s extensive CV also boasts designer, TV celebrity and entrepreneur. His latest enterprise was the opening of a 3,000 square foot boutique in London’s prestigious Notting Hill. Adler’s designs are inspired by a broad range of eras; from mid-century…

Art in the Home

Image copyright Clair Strong Interior Design Adding a work of art to your home can make a dramatic difference to even the most lacklustre of spaces. I think it’s a fantastic way to liven up a dull corner, or create a stunning statement in any room. And if you’re looking for original but fuss-free interior…

Home Interior Design Ideas: Indoor Gardens

Image copyright Clair Strong Interior Design As we get nearer to winter, and the leaves begin to disappear some of us become a bit glum by the lack of greenery; especially us city dwellers! If you thought that living in a city meant gardening was only a distant dream, think again. It’s surprisingly simple to…