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Image copyright Clair Strong Interior Design Wallpaper is back, and this time it looks set to stick around! As a lover of pattern, I am thrilled. Paint is fantastic but unless you hire an extremely talented artist you can’t create quite the same effect as wallpaper in your room design. Like me, you probably have…
Image copyright Clair Strong Interior Design Distinctly bohemian yet surprisingly elegant, ikat has been inspiring new and unusual interior design ideas for a few years now. I’m particularly enthused by this trend because like tie-dye and tartan it has a long and fascinating history. Very complicated dyeing and weaving techniques are used to create the…
Image copyright Clair Strong Interior Design The world seems to have gone a bit Scandi crazy in the past few years, thanks to the widespread appeal of shows like The Killing and Borgen, and a resurgence in Scandi design. Personally, I’m very happy to see Scandinavian design back in the limelight, particularly in the luxury…
Image source: Wikimedia Commons Today I am showcasing the late, great Sri Lankan architect Geoffrey Bawa who I discovered on a holiday to Sri Lanka. This fascinating character actually started his career as a lawyer and came to the occupation late in life, but he soon made up for it with his luxury interior designs.…
Image copyright Clair Strong Interior Design Nature is beautiful, and there’s no reason why it should be limited to the great outdoors when there are so many ways to bring it into our home. In my experience, decorating with natural materials creates a peaceful and harmonious atmosphere. There’s something about taking a relaxing stroll through…
I feel very lucky to call Bath my home. As an interior designer the incredible architecture of this city is a daily inspiration. From the ancient Roman Baths to the fine examples of Palladian architecture and the beautiful Georgian buildings, everywhere you look there’s something to admire. In fact, Bath is so architecturally important, it’s…
The use of vibrant colour in your home can completely transform your space. However, I know that many people are afraid to go bold; it is so much more dramatic than neutral tones, after all. It’s quite a commitment choosing electric blue for your walls or neon window treatments, but it’s a commitment that can…
Image copyright Clair Strong Interior Design For more than 30,000 years man has been using colour for decorative purposes. It was first used in early cave paintings and its use later extended to clothing, body adornment and home interior design. Today, we make much more use of colour in every day life, and there are…
As an interior designer I always find it thrilling when I walk into a commercial or residential property that is in dire need of a face-lift. Sometimes the property is just in bad condition, or very dated and sometimes it is the case that my client, despite wishing to, simply does not have the time to…