Tag Archives: california home design
Design Meets Fashion: Tropical Colors
Now that April showers are behind us, it’s time to really break out some color! Though I tend to a minimalist palette, it’s tropical spaces such as this that inspire me to add some brights to my décor and closet, adding a fun and cheerful vibe. (Images via The Berry & French Frosting.)
Design Meets Fashion: Asian Prints
I am consistently inspired by Dries van Noten’s prints, most recently his Asian prints for fall/winter 2012. There is a modern twist on them that is playful and chic, much like this mid-century modern sofa with vintage ukiyo-e style prints. (Images via Dries van Noten & Pinterest.)
Design Meets Fashion: Pops of Blue
When I want a pop of color, blue is my go-to. It’s decidedly neutral, yet modern, uplifting and fun. Plus you can pair modern blue pieces with more traditional and natural materials and it creates a beautiful juxtaposition. (Images via Pinterest & Poketo.)
Design Meets Fashion: Wicked Black & Orange
Happy Halloween! In celebration of this spooky holiday, I found two examples of good uses of black and orange used together. While orange interiors usually connote images of the Brady Bunch, this modern sofa and surrounding decor is decidedly cool and Zen. And paired with rust orange shoes, orange sweater with black jeans are surprisingly [...]
Design Meets Fashion: Texture
One of the chicest ways to dress up a room or an outfit is by adding texture. Especially with simple palette, it adds a very sophisticated edge whether the texture is organic or synthetic. (Images via Houzz & The Sartorialist.)
Design Meets Fashion: Deep Purple
One thing I’ve learned since naming my daughter Violet is that people have a serious passion for purple. Color psychologists believe that purple encourages creativity while having a calming effect. I think of it as a feminine yet sophisticated color that is somewhat unexpected, especially in décor. I love how stylist Marianne Cotterill used purple [...]
Design Meets Fashion: Studs
Everywhere I look, studs are popping up on pillows, bags, shoulders. What was once reserved for headboards and small detailing has become a fantastic embellishment that elevates a piece from simple to edgy and eclectic. And what’s great about studs is that they are easy to do yourself. Just take some glue or a stud [...]
Design Meets Fashion: Summer Brights
A quick and easy way to dress up a dull palette in a room is to add brightl flowers in different colors to tabletops. Don’t be afraid to mix colors you don’t typically blend together as you’ll find that most brights play well off each other and give an instant tropical vibe. The same goes [...]
Design Meets Fashion: Color Blocking
Whether color blocking is wearing a solid orange blouse with solid pink pants or a multi-colored dress, it is a trend that is flourishing right now (and also one that keeps coming back in style). When I saw this yellow wall on Côté Maison, I saw how well color blocking can translate into home design. [...]
Design Meets Fashion: Vintage Palette
I love this yellowy-green and cream palette. It’s unusual yet natural and feels incredibly vintage at the same time. Looking to vintage prints and fashion is a great way to find inspiration and unique color palettes. (Images via SFGirlBytheBay and Sacramento Street.)
