Image: Clair Strong Interior Design Christmas can be expensive. With food, drink, gifts and decorations, it’s easy to get carried away. This year, I’ve made a vow to spend less and enjoy more. After all ‘tis the season to be jolly, not broke. Fortunately, there are lots of inexpensive ways to fully embrace the spirit…

Image: Clair Strong Interior Design So your sofa is looking a bit tired; the covers are faded and the edges tatty. Or you’re bored of it and fancy a refresh. It’s tempting to just go out and buy a new one, but if the structure of your old sofa is sound, there’s no need. Here…

Image: Clair Strong Interior Design Autumn has arrived and I’m in hibernation mode. After a summer spent outdoors, autumn has many of us returning home again. This means cosy nights in front of the fire, spending more time over hearty meals and just generally battening down the hatches for winter. For me, that means making…

The chandelier has long been a highly desirable item. A symbol of wealth and great taste; the bigger and glitzier the chandelier, the better. And while still very popular, crystal chandeliers have taken a bit of a back seat, and now we’re seeing more modern, stylized interpretations hitting the design top-ten lists instead. I’ve rounded…

Image source: Coco Wolf It’s no secret that the weather in the UK is less than impressive. Cold, wet winters keep most of us indoors from November to March, while the infamously unpredictable British summer can be just as disappointing. Over the colder months especially, our beautiful outdoor spaces become neglected, and we all get…

Image: Clair Strong Interior Design House prices are up (for now, at least) so now might just be the right time to sell up and move on. Downsizing, relocating, or just plain need a bigger kitchen; how you present your property can influence how quickly and for how much money it sells. I’ve been hired…

Image: Clair Strong Interior Design Fancy making a few updates to your home but don’t want to spend big bucks? Try these stylish and wallet-friendly DIY projects for instant satisfaction instead: Cloud Cushions If you’re new to sewing, a cushion is a great beginner’s project. It doesn’t require any specialist skills or tools, just a…

Image: Clair Strong Interior Design Owning a home can feel like a full-time job. There’s always something to clean, fix or replace. It can be expensive and stressful, but you can make it easier on yourself by learning a few essential skills. Knowing how to paint like a pro, replace a faltering shower head or…

Image: Clair Strong Interior Design I don’t know if it’s the change in the weather or just that I’m overdue a break, but I’ve found myself drawn to images of beautiful holiday homes. These perfectly curated spaces – designed to help you live in the moment – got me thinking. Is this something we can…

Image: Clair Strong Interior Design A lot of us play it safe when it comes to our interiors. After all, decorating isn’t cheap and we’ve got to live with the results. But taking risks; choosing colours or decoration that you love but are perhaps a little afraid of can be infinitely more rewarding than another…