As we’ve seen from my current ideabooks, as well as people from other Houzz subscribers, there was no shortage of color and pattern at this year’s New York Fashion Week. For my third and final installation of tales about Fashion Week, I’d love to learn more about the daring and ultra-chic combination (we are thinking ahead to Spring 2012( after all) of yellow and green.
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Dijeau Poage Construction
Gray is the best neutral foundation to construct an intriguing color palette. The light grey runway at Oscar de la Renta’s Spring 2012 Ready-to-Wear series made for a wonderful blank canvas to showcase such inspiring garments as this flouncy, grassy frock.
So a lot people opt for neutrals on walls, floors and large pieces of furniture with the intention of introducing color through accessories. But often, bright throw cushions and vases look out of place in a sea of gray, beige or greige. Combat blandness with a statement bit (in a statement color), similar to this womb chair. While it could feel like that commits one to a certain color, remember that you can always reupholster or switch out one piece of furniture like this, if you tire of it. (But, I do not think you will).
Amy Lau Design
Yellow seems to be the main reason behind the season (well, next spring season) and that is OK by me! Nothing says “spring” like yellow, whether in homes or in garments. I especially like mixing yellow with sudden colors, like green, for the greatest fresh appearance. Carolina Herrera revealed a lovely and sophisticated line featuring yellow as a foundation with green accents.
Rachel Reider Interiors
Like this living space, Rodarte mixed conventional elements with fresh colors. The fundamental elements of this space — tasteful drapes, a classic rug and solid furniture –make it easy to rotate accessories. Additionally, it makes it easy to try a bright color, like the yellow ottoman, and that means you’ll never tire of your space.
Blue Tangerine Art
Something about this entry made me think of this getup by Oscar de la Renta. In both appearances, modernity and edginess are tempered with softness in the form of florals. This is easy to accomplish in your house with a couple of small changes: the right rug, a bit topiary, a few smashing artwork — you do not have to overhaul the entire space to create a pest flair.
Caitlin Creer Interior Design
Classic, tailored but with an element of whimsy — only like this appearance from Carolina Herrera. The vivid greens are expertly tempered by the neutrals: a tiny camel brown, a shot of yellow and crisp white.
High Fashion Home
This appearance by Karen Walker actually captures the essence of this inside with brightness, subtle pattern and exciting sophistication.
Imagine Living
On the opposite end of the spectrum, if you like green but do not want to feel like you are living in Kermit’s Palace, utilize several colors and hues to give your space depth. Dark hunter greens, vivid leafy greens and softer, citrus yellow-greens layer beautifully in both fashion and home, as illustrated by this tropical variety from Blugirl.
Black, white and yellow: Say no more. But put in a dash of green? SHUT UP. The delicate and complicated pattern on the window covering paves the way for introducing contrasting picture patterns, like the high-contrast black tile flooring. The subtle addition of green in the frames and accessories makes the entire look intact because it’s somewhat unexpected. It makes the room look somewhat less planned; a bit more lively and living. I think the same can be said for this appearance from Gucci’s Spring 2012 Ready-to-Wear collection. The black and gold could have been nice on its own, but add this jolt of kelly green and you have only spiced up the entire outfit.
More fashion inspired insides:
Spring 2012 Fashion Inspiration for Your Home
http://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/730133/list/Inspired-by-the-Runway–The-Art-of-Mixing-Patterns”>Inspired by the Runway: The Art of Mixing Patterns
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