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Georgian homes were built to provide a generous sense of space and natural light and this is why they are so popular as homes. From choosing the right lighting and paint colours to bespoke cabinetry and the best flooring, read my blog for practical tips to maintain the Georgian aesthetic, while also creating a functional modern family home full of individuality and style.

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Bath is famous for its beautiful Georgian buildings, which have a focus on balance and proportion, harmony and symmetry. It is a real testament to Georgian building skills that of the 7,000 houses built in Bath between 1714 and 1830, over 5,000 remain today and after 200 years they are still in incredible condition.

High ceilings, large rooms, symmetry and proportion are the characteristics of these Georgian houses. Read my latest blog post to find out the tricks to transform these beautiful spaces into stylish modern family homes.

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A few weeks ago I visited Wow!house at the Chelsea Design Centre - 19 full-sized rooms where the best interior designers in the world have free rein to create a space to showcase their work. Designed to be an immersive journey, a walk through the nineteen spaces takes you through all the most important design trends of the year. Read my blog where I take you through most of the main rooms and give you a flavour of the event.

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This month Clair Strong Interior Design Limited reveals the local suppliers she recommends when creating classic designs for period homes. Click below for more...

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This month Clair Strong Interior Design Limited reveals the local suppliers she recommends when creating classic designs for period homes. Click below for more...

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Clair Strong Interior Design Limited shares her advice on how to choose colours for your home. Click below for more...

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Shades of purple – from soft lilac to dark plum – are having an interior design moment. Read my latest blog for ten ways to introduce purple into your home, from a new paint colour from Mad About the House and Graphensone Paints to classic lights from Verner Panton and contemporary floral wallpaper from Cole and Son.

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I visited Lorfords Antiques in Tetbury a few weeks ago. The shop is home to an inspirational collection of decorative and traditional antiques and accessories. There are also two huge aircraft hangers outside the town showcasing the stock of over 60 antiques and accessories dealers from the UK and Europe. With over 60,000 square feet of unique items it really is an incredible Aladdin’s Cave where you never quite know what you will find. Read more about my visit on the blog.

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The high street is full of gems to create a stylish outdoor space. Here are my top ten buys from a stylish parasol to pretty festoon lights and a fabulous swinging chair. Read my blog for lots of ideas to update your garden this summer.

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Clair Strong Interior Design Limited shares her advice on how to choose colours for your home. Click below for more...

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Habitat was founded by Terence Conran in 1964 and is celebrating its 60th anniversary this year. To celebrate this milestone birthday, they have launched their 60 Years of Design collection of furniture, tableware, textiles and accessories.
The collection heralds the return of much-loved designs, from the 1960's to the early 2000's, reimagined for modern life by Habitat's in-house design studio and industry-leading designers such as Sebastian Conran and Tord Boonje. Highlights include (of course!) the iconic chicken brick from 1964, Larsa bistro chairs and the collectable ribbon lamp. Find out my top ten buys on the blog.

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In the latest issue of Bath Magazine I discuss how to use contemporary design in Georgian houses. It’s a great read so grab a copy of the mag or read the digital issue here

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The change of season is a great opportunity to refresh your home with a few easy updates. Fill your home with leafy house plants, swap heavy curtains, bedding and rugs for light breezy fabrics and soft cotton rugs, spruce up your front garden and get ready to eat outside. Read my blog for six easy summer updates for your home.

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Update your home this summer with four of the season’s hottest trends. Green is everywhere in interiors this season - you can treat it as a neutral and mix it with a huge number of other colours. Tropical Chic Décor is one of the hottest trends for 2024 and adds a splash of zing to a neutral room. Boho chic brings a ‘70s vibe with natural materials and handmade textiles. Wallpaper is really on trend this summerm- from traditional florals to contemporary geometrics and tropical botanicals or animal motifs, there is something for everyone. Read more on my blog. Link in bio

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This month interior designer Clair Strong Interior Design Limited looks at how to make your outside space feel like an extra room. Click the link below to read...

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I believe in the power of a good spring clean and declutter to get ready for warmer summer days ahead. A spring revamp doesn’t have to mean major renovations or big DIY projects, small changes can make all the difference. Read my blog for lots of inspiration.

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Spring is the perfect time to revamp your home. Small design changes can make a real difference to your house and give it a new lease of life. Read my blog for tips and tricks.

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There are lots of quick and easy ways to revamp your home ready for the spring, from painting your floorboards to adding new rugs, cushions and lamps.

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Creating a home that gives you the relaxed feeling of a luxe hotel is simple if you know the tricks. Use calm neutral colours and natural materials, spend time thinking about creating a focal point and where to place lighting, hide your tech and invest in brilliant space-saving storage. Read my blog for more simple tips to create a feeling of calm and a stylish space.

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Making your home feel like a five star hotel is easy when you know how. Focus on making your bedroom feel luxurious with great bed linen, plump pillows and an upholstered headboard. Turn your bathroom into a spa-like sanctuary and use art, mirrors and rugs to give style and personality to your space. Read my latest blog post for more ideas.

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This month Clair Strong Interior Design Limited shares some of her quick and easy tips for revamping your home ready for the spring.

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There are some trends in interior design that are here to stay. Pink as a new neutral, green kitchens, embracing warmer wood tones, the trend for buying vintage and making our practical rooms looks beautiful are ‘trends’ that will last far longer than a few months. Read my blog for more of my spring update tips.

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I don’t believe in slavishly following interior trends. I’d rather invest in quality design that will last. However there are a few things you can do to bring your home up to date in 2024 from adding stripes and ruffles to choosing statement wallpaper. Read my blog for more of my spring update tips.

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Interior design in 2024 is all about earthy colours, relaxed silhouettes and quiet luxury. From fabulous Seventies style curved sofas to good enough to eat caramel and chocolate paint shades, read my blog for the low down on trends for 2024.

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This month Clair Strong Interior Design Limited looks at the interior trends to look out for in 2024, from quiet luxury to “kitschen” style.

A good bedside table can make your bedroom so much more practical and beautiful. There are so many different styles available from glamorous marble, modern locker style to rattan and French antique styles. Read my guide on the blog.

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Pooky are all about decorative lights and a love of colour and shape.

They make beautiful, well-made, slightly eclectic lamps, pendants and shades at a price that is a lot more reasonable than you might expect.

Lampshades can create eye-catching punctuations and dramatic ceiling lights can make an otherwise simple room look striking.

Read more about Pooky and their designs on my blog

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The interiors world can’t get enough of spicy paprika shades at the moment. This rich reddish-orange hue is surprisingly versatile and works well in any room in your home, from a soft rusty velvet throw in the bedroom, to statement wallpaper in a living room.

Paprika works well with other earthy tones like dusty pink and mustard yellow, but it also works wonderfully with contrasting shades like teal blue or sage green.

Read my blog for ten ways to introduce paprika into your home.

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