It is often said that the Interior Design world and fashion are closely linked, and I don't doubt it for a second. You only have to take a walk down your local high street to see boutiques and fashion stores updating their displays to tie in with the latest seasonal offerings. In fact, the Interior world is usually just a few months behind the Catwalk, meaning the colours and themes displayed around September are more than likely to appear within 9 months on the Interior circuit.
Looking at yesterday's catwalk of the latest Valentino wares, and indeed many of the fashion shows of the last few months, I've compiled my predictions for 2012. It's pretty clear that floor sweeping dresses and 1930's influences will be hot on the high street this season, but how will this translate for the home?
Colour Palette:
Dove Tale, Vert De Terre, Cooking Apple, Matchstick, Rectory Red, Railings – all available colours by Farrow & Ball
Textures:
Lots of sensuous textures shown in some dramatic dresses; for the home, look to introduce rich velvets alongside flowing sheer voiles.
Key Pieces:
Statement furniture should be feminine – nursing chairs in statement Reds, with emphasis on intricate details in the turned legs or buttoning.
Feature Prints:
There are few florals shown on the Catwalk, instead focusing more on Animalistic prints, Art Nouveau organic swirls with the sysmetry of Art Deco: a real homage to the early part of the 20Th Century. In the year celebrating 100 years since the sinking of the Titanic, don't be surprised to see some form of nautical sea liner influences too.
Any predictions you'd like to share?
