Image: Clair Strong Interior Design I’ve resolved to do more crafting this year and I think you should join me. Why? Because you can make really beautiful, genuinely bespoke pieces for your home without spending piles of cash. It’s a cheap and cheerful way to spend an afternoon, and I promise it’s actually fun and…

Image: Clair Strong Interior Design Around this time every year, I feel inspired to make some changes in my home. Alas, the indulgences of Christmas often mean my decorating budget is practically non-existent come January. If you’re in the same boat, this article is for you. Here are four ways to transform your space without…

Image: Clair Strong Interior Design A bold and bright graphic print will instantly transform any space. So if you want to turn a functional space – such as the bathroom – into a beautiful one, wallpaper is your best tool. It may seem strange using wallpaper in the bathroom; paper and moisture are not a…

Google Home If you want to make your home more organised, more eco-friendly or just a little lower maintenance, check out these incredible smart home gadgets. Nest Learning Thermostat The Nest Learning Thermostat is widely regarded as the very best smart thermostat money can buy. It self-controls hot water and heating based on your usage,…

Image source: Guðný Hafsteinsdóttir Iceland has been a go-to destination for intrepid travellers for some time now; the thrilling landscapes and unpredictable elements drawing crowds at any time of year. But this mysterious Nordic nation is popular for other reasons too. A close neighbour of Scandinavia, Iceland has a design scene as exciting as Sweden…

Image: Clair Strong Interior Design You may have guessed by now that my personal interior design style is more minimalist than exuberant. I usually opt for classic colours, functional furniture and pared-backed ornamentation but that doesn’t mean I don’t really appreciate a bit of excessive luxury. Today, I’m indulging in the fantasy and sharing some…

Image: Clair Strong Interior Design From warehouses and water towers to shipping containers and churches, just about any structure can be converted into a home. It’s a wonderful way to repurpose buildings that are no longer required for their original purpose. Rather than tear down these often historical or architecturally interesting structures, they’re given a…

Image: Clair Strong Interior Design Back in January 2015, I wrote a blog post with some easy, landlord-friendly interior design tips for renters. Well since then the property market has gone wild, and as a result more people than ever are renting privately. Not only that, but first-time buyers are getting older and fewer renters…

Image: Clair Strong Interior Design When we talk about kerb appeal, we usually do so in the context of buying and selling property. But it seems strange to me to only worry about how the exterior of your house looks when you’re about to move out. The facade is the first thing people see (including…

Image: Clair Strong Interior Design You’ve probably heard mention of the rule of three; it’s a writing concept that has been co-opted for use in all sorts of creative industries, including interior design. In writing, the rule of three suggests that events or characters introduced in threes are more satisfying, entertaining or humorous to the…