Fashion Week Heads Home
Let the fresh color palette and textures of New York's runways inspire your interiors
Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week kicked off on Feb. 9 to showcase fashion designers' ready-to-wear lines for fall and winter 2012. Let me just say, I am inspired. I'm seeing so much crossover into interior trends, especially from designers who have a foothold in both disciplines, such as Kelly Wearstler and Diane von Furstenberg.
Because the collections are for the colder months, we're seeing a lot of neutrals and dark colors as well as saturated hues (including Pantone's color of the year, tangerine) with lots of texture. But each designer has put his or her own spin on the presentation of the colors.
Because the collections are for the colder months, we're seeing a lot of neutrals and dark colors as well as saturated hues (including Pantone's color of the year, tangerine) with lots of texture. But each designer has put his or her own spin on the presentation of the colors.
Touch-me textures. Velvets, silks and other rich textures are all over the runways, and Diane von Furstenberg's fall 2012 collection is no exception. Rich hues and rich textures — what a combination. This trend will surely continue to trickle down to interiors.
Plumroll, please. Everyone from Kelly Wearstler to Christian Siriano is pulling plum into the mix. Wearstler combines the rich hue with blue to great effect, while Siriano keeps it tame with a monochromatic palette and Peter Som ramps it up with a plethora of textures.
Knockout color blocking. Make bold colors stand out by giving them equal attention. You can't go wrong with plums, pinks and reds with a pop of yellow or green, as seen in Diane von Furstenberg's fall 2012 collection.
Tangerine and turquoise? Why not, asks Kate Spade. I couldn't agree more.
Tangerine dream. Work that color of the year in with a variety of combinations, as Lisa Borgnes Giramonte does in this interior. Fashion label Honor has made it deep and brooding in its fall line, while Kate Spade keeps it fresh and preppy in hers.
The game of risk. Some people just take risks, and Kelly Wearstler is one of those people. She certainly pushes the limits in her interiors, constantly changing styles and exploring new territory. She pushed a limit simply by trying her hand at fashion (it's not always easy to cross over), and while she's met some resistance, I say forge on, girl. While it's said that blue and green should "never be seen," with the right mix of hue and saturation, they can actually be quite enchanting.
Neutral territory. Not a bold person? Follow Wearstler's lead without compromising texture, layers or depth, as seen in this look for fall 2012. The richness easily translates to the home, as can be seen in SFGirlByBay's light-flooded, feminine but grounded living room.
New neutrals. Of course, neutral doesn't always have to mean beige, gray or greige. Pinks have a way of feeling neutral, especially when combined with brown, which lends a sophisticated edge to the girly-ness of pink. Joy Cioci and Herve Leger by Max Azria elevate soft pinks with a play of textures, patterns and subtle dark undertones.
Red and brown. If you've got a predominantly neutral palette that falls into the brown family at home, and you're ready to spruce it up but aren't sure where to start, consider following Tribune Standard's lead by bringing in a healthy dose of red. The look will remain neutral but will feel fresh and subtly colorful.
Blue and black. An often overlooked but absolutely valid combination, blue and black makes people stop and think. Prabal Gurung employes it to great effect in this fall look, and I think it translates beautifully for the home. If you've already got the groundwork in place (a blue rug, sofa or curtains) introduce black accessories or chairs and tables with black frames.
Have you pulled a look from the runway into your home design? Tell us how you made it work in the Comments section.
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Have you pulled a look from the runway into your home design? Tell us how you made it work in the Comments section.
More Fashion-Forward Tips:
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