Secrets of Adding Fashion to the Home
The clothes we wear make a fashion statement about who we are – agreed? And it is generally accepted that our personalities and attitudes are transmitted via the outfits we choose. So why should it be any different when it comes to our home interiors?
In the same way that our clothing style defines us, so too does our choice of domestic décor. If you are a fashion-focused diva looking to transfer some of your style back home, here are some secrets to creating a fashionable impression…
Animal instincts
The allure of animal print in fashion never seems to fade and this look delivers similar impact in interiors. It could be leopard spot upholstery on an armchair, tiger stripe bedding or zebra print wallpaper; pattern references from the animal kingdom always work when you follow the rules.
So what are the rules of using animal print? Actually similar to those applied to wearing it – just don’t over-cook it. Use one bold example and tie it in to the rest of the room with simple highlights. For example, a zebra print is a fine way of energizing a simple monochrome décor, but keep the rest of the detailing in the room restrained and simple.
Steampunk style
The styles and attitudes of Steampunk have infiltrated the fashion world with men sporting hipster beards, bow ties, felt hats and waistcoats. Female fashion fans are buying in to this fantastical-Victoriana era too, with chunky ankle boots and tightly bodiced dresses. If you enjoy this style it’s easy to bring home some Victorian parlor appeal with William Morris motif textiles, wooden wall paneling and full height shutters at the windows for the complete look. Victorian interiors used a rich palette of deep reds, browns and greens, teamed with dark woods that could sometimes be a little foreboding. Try accessorizing with classic Victorian/Steampunk details such as Grandfather clocks, barometers, chandeliers, leather trunks and perhaps a DIY time machine as a conversation piece to lighten the mood.
Raw and rustic
Fashion goes in cycles and right now you’ll see a lot of raw fabrics with coarse, open textures on the catwalks. Look in any style-conscious apartment and you’ll see those same fabrics on sofas, walls and floors. Materials such as hessian, hemp, organic linens and cottons all star in the contemporary home right now. Texture rather than pattern is where it’s at, touch and feel dominates over visual impact, especially with textiles. The color palette is muted and raw, grays, creams, camel and faded pastels – all textural neutrals that melt and morph into one another in relaxed harmony.
Boho home
Bringing home the Boho look is something we can all do. This relaxed way of dressing dovetails beautifully with the shabby-chic, casual interior style that’s very popular. Achieve this distinctive style by introducing lots of pattern and color in vibrant, jewel-hot colors. Ottomans covered in faded Moroccan rugs, geometric floor tiles and ornately carved wooden furniture all combine to push the happy-hippy at home vibe.
There’s no secret to adding fashion in the home, simply take your cues from your own distinctive personal style for fantastic interiors that complement you and your wardrobe beautifully…
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