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.
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In conversation with 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
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