JOURNAL
MUSINGS ON A LIFE LESS ORDINARY
A compendium of trends, news, reviews and musings from the world of Clive Christian Interiors. Including interviews, ‘design notes’ fresh from the studio and insights from Clive Christian Interiors’ select partners.
An exploration of the finest things the world has to offer.
Introducing…Clive Christian Interiors Edinburgh
Introducing Clive Christian Interiors Edinburgh
International Women’s Day 2024
This International Women’s Day we’re celebrating the women we get to work with everyday. We chatted about the best advice they’ve been given and the women that inspire them.
4 Must Have Accessories for Your Home
Discover Clive Christian Interiors’ must have accessories for your home. From chopping boards to step-ladders, make everyday moments extraordinary with this new collection.
In conversation with Jennifer Yap, Christopher Guy
Clive Christian’s valued brand partner, luxury furnishings company Christopher Guy, offers a fresh approach to design, transcending modern, traditional and cultural boundaries. We spoke to Jennifer Yap, the brand’s Assistant Marketing Services Manager, to uncover the ethics and ethos behind the brand.
Order, Order: How to Organise Your Home with Clive Christian Interiors
For some time now at Clive Christian, we’ve been seeing a growing demand for dedicated spaces like utility rooms, pantries and boot rooms that allow clients to organise their belongings and streamline their daily routines.
Our Christmas Gift Picks for Design Lovers
The countdown to Christmas is on, and if you’re looking for a thoughtful and unique gift for the design lover in your life, we’ve got just the thing. Our Head of Design Oliver Deadman shares six items on his Christmas wishlist this year to give you some present-buying inspiration for the discerning design fan.
The Secrets of Wine Storage
As global leaders in luxury interiors, including bespoke wine rooms and cellars, Clive Christian works with experts in the field. We spoke to Fiona Love of luxury wine storage brand Spiral Cellars and Alexandra Tilling at wine importer MMD.
Christmas Hosting Tips with Melanie Johnson
Melanie Johnson is the founder and executive chef at Mel at Home, where she shares her passion for baking with bold and distinctive flavours. She is a food writer and columnist at Country Life and author of Bundt, 120 recipes for every occasion, from everyday bakes to fabulous celebration cakes, which was published by Ebury last year. We spoke to Mel to get some advice on planning ahead and staying calm this Christmas.
Blue is the Colour…
Blue has long been a popular choice in interior design: calming and tranquil, it complements a wide range of materials and textures. On the Journal this month, Clive Christian’s Head of Design Oliver Deadman talks us through the enduring appeal of blue in kitchens and living areas.
In conversation with Emma Lewis, Marketing Manager, Sub-Zero & Wolf UK & Europe
Clive Christian is proud to partner with Sub-Zero & Wolf, the industry-leading kitchen appliances company. Here, we sit down with the brand’s Marketing Manager for the UK and Europe, to find out more about Sub-Zero & Wolf’s heritage, craftsmanship and values.
Expert Opinion: Bridging the Skills Gap
We spoke to Clive Christian's managing director Phil Cole and Damian Walters of the KBB about the shortfall in skilled labour within the KBB industry.
The Evolution of Internal Cabinetry
How has internal cabinetry evolved? Clive Christian’s head of design, Oli Deadman, talks us through kitchen storage solutions and dressing room displays.
In conversation with Alexandra Tilling, Brand Manager at Champagne Louis Roederer
World-famous champagne house Louis Roederer has been producing champagne in Reims, northern France, for almost 250 years. One of the few independent, family-run maisons de champagne remaining, it maintains a strong commitment to sustainable agronomic practices. We spoke to Alexandra Tilling, Louis Roederer’s Brand Manager, about the evolution of the brand and her role within it.
All Dressed Up, Revival of the Mega Wardrobe
We catch-up with Oliver Deadman, Head of Design at Clive Christian Furniture, to discuss designing ultimate dressing rooms and wardrobes, trends he’s seeing in the space and what can be expected from brand’s upcoming London Townhouse launch
Shop the look: The Garden Kitchen
Spring is in the air, and we’re anticipating balmy evenings al fresco by taking a closer look at the materials and craftsmanship behind the Clive Christian garden kitchen.
A Milestone Celebration: Christine Saladas Celebrates 25 Years
A chance email sent 25 years ago turned into a fruitful and enduring partnership for Christine Saladas, Private Client Manager at Clive Christian.
In conversation with Elliot Johnson-Paul, owner of luxury events company JP Dining
Chef Elliot Johnson-Paul runs the luxury events company JP Dining, based in Wimbledon. Having cut his culinary teeth at world-renowned hotels including The Petersham, Intercontinental Park Lane and Claridge’s, Elliot now devises mouthwatering menus for companies and private clients across the UK and in Europe.
Looking Back to Move Forward - A note from our Managing Director, Phil Cole
As 2022 comes to an end, we hear from our Managing Director, Phil Cole.
2023 Kitchen Design Trends with Oliver Deadman, Head of Design at Clive Christian Furniture
We caught up with our Head of Design, Oliver Deadman to discover his predictions for the kitchen trends we’ll see emerging in 2023. Keep reading to find out more.
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