I’ve been working with a few clients recently on their living rooms and I’ve been asked the same question a number of times. How do you style a coffee table and what should I have on it? So, I decided to gather a few of my top tips together and share them here! Now bear…
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Having a good working relationship with your interior designer is vital. Here’s how you can get to know me more before we work together! Some regular readers of this blog may know that as well as running my interior design studio, I am also an assistant stylist in the interior magazine world. What does this…
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Want to know a secret? I look at the homes of other interior designers when looking for inspiration! As an interior designer, stylist and HGTV host, one would expect the home of Emily Henderson to be well curated, beautiful and inspiring. It is. A white base creates a sophisticated backdrop on which to house feature…
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Open plan kitchen/diner for a family of four The brief for this project was to transform a tired family kitchen into a modern, functional space. Grey cabinets were chosen throughout and complimented with a stone splash back and sideboards. This lightened the space effectively and meant that the room had a neutral palette. This is…
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Ever wondered why some people have a home that ‘flows’ between each room? This is why… Designing the interior of your home can feel like a daunting task. Trying to find a scheme that works in every room so that your home ‘flows’ can be intimidating. Never fear! Today I’m here to share one simple…
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It’s time to dust off the cobwebs and get your garden ready for Spring. Here’s 3 easy projects to get you started… Hello friends! Here in England, we are now allowed to meet up with one other household/6 people in our gardens or in a park. This is welcome news after a long, cold, dark…
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3 interior décor trends that will breathe new life into your home this spring! I have big hopes for spring 2021 when it comes to all things décor. This year more than most feels like the start of a new beginning and a chance to make some bright, bold statements in our home. Whilst 2020…
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Ever wondered why you love decorating with some colours and not others? This is why… Whenever I meet with a new client for work, I make sure to spend time talking about colour. It’s a big part of the design consultation! Colour can affect our mood in a big way and getting the colour scheme…
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Ever wondered what it’s like to be an Interior Designer? Read on and find out! Hello there and welcome back to the blog! So we had Christmas since I last posted, which came and went! (It was tough here in Kent as we were fully locked down and unable to see anyone). I must say…
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We all know how good it feels to decorate your home. In this post I’m sharing some ideas as to how you can do it for free!
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Claire Parkin Interior Design 