Pets are one of the greatest joys in life. There’s nothing better than an excitable dog or indifferent cat to welcome you home after a long day. The only real downsides are the cost of pet-ownership and the sheer amount of stuff pets tend to accumulate; beds, toys, food bowls, toys, blankets, toys… you get the…

Image: Clair Strong Interior Design It doesn’t take much to create a good kitchen; decent cabinetry and well-placed tiles are about all you need for a solid space. But a great kitchen is a different matter. It requires that little extra something that makes you stop and stare every time you walk in. Here are…

Image: Clair Strong Interior Design Has your spare room become a clutter catch-all? Or is it empty and neglected; the last room in the house to get any attention? Well it’s time to turn that spare room into a beautiful, useful space. Here are some creative ideas… Guest Bedroom / Second Living Room I’m a…

Image source: Clair Strong Interior Design Whether you’ve just bought your first house or you’ve lived in your property for years, there are certain things every homeowner needs. The following is a short list of absolute essentials to keep your home safe, secure and stress-free. An Emergency Fund Being a homeowner is expensive, and there…

If you’ve ever spent hours looking for just the right lampshade, only to have to settle for something that’s good enough (but not great), I have the perfect solution for you today: DIY fabric lampshades! Choose your own fabric, shape and size for a completely bespoke lampshade that will suit your interiors perfectly. Image source:…

IKEA are seemingly experts in just about every type of furniture. But there’s one particular area where they really excel, and that’s in small storage options. They have a vast range of stylish but affordable organisers for your desk, wardrobe, dressing table, bookshelves, kitchen cupboards, utility room… you get the picture. If you ever feel…

Image source: Clair Strong I don’t know about you but I can walk around my home at any time and find at least one or two small issues. Today I want to show you some quick fixes to common issues; issues that affect the overall look, and in some cases, comfort of your home. Because…

IKEA is well-known for its multifunctional furniture. But few pieces have quite so much versatility as the Raskog Trolley. At £49 this sturdy little number is an affordable investment. It comes in four pleasingly neutral colours, has three walled ‘shelves’, and is made from wipe-clean, powder coated steel. Oh, and it’s on wheels. Here are…

Last year I shared five of my favourite British Etsy sellers in the home and living category. But that small list barely scratched the surface of the incredible designer-maker talent on Etsy at the moment. So without further ado, here are five more British Etsy sellers to watch: Florence and Moose Multicolour concrete planter by…

Image: Clair Strong Interior Design I thought I’d write about something a little different today. Something that I know has become increasingly important to many people in recent months. If you saw David Attenborough’s Blue Planet II (or indeed have seen any news headlines since it aired), you’ll know single-use plastic is having a devastating…