Runway to Room: Finding Interior Inspiration in Fashion
Just like the clothes you wear, your home is a reflection of your personality. In fact, designer Karl Lagerfeld believed that your home should be designed in the same way that your wardrobe is collected: “The rooms should be flattering to live in.” Think about the things in your closet that you love the most, or that signature look that really captures who you are. Your personal style can help you define your interior decor, too. Here are some of the recent looks our office pulled together for clients and the fashion-forward styles that inspired them.
Kara Cox Interiors // Atlantic Pacific
The Bold and the Beautiful
If your fashion is cutting-edge and ahead of the curve, this is your design scheme. It’s for a client who likes to make a bold statement, but doesn’t have to be the center of attention. And for a woman whose fashion choices lean toward a European sensibility. Home fashions would include unique patterns, leather fringe, tonal tiles, wild child animal prints, and a pop of dramatic color.
Kara Cox Interiors // Anthropologie
The World Traveler
A person who loves this look may have a pashmina purchased in Kathmandu, or a fabulous pair of Italian loafers picked up in Milan. This is a woman who loves pattern, folklore looks, and souvenirs. She is into an artisan design and may be a little Boho. Her home would include embroidered fabrics, spice colors, and gorgeous stonework. And don’t forget to use those accessories you picked up on your travels!
Kara Cox Interiors // Who What Wear
The Tactile Trendsetter
Cashmere, leather, chunky soft knits, hair on hide, and fabulous velvets - if that describes a large portion of your closet, then this is the look for you. It is all about texture and layering, and it’s for a woman who likes color and complexity. Her home includes mixed metals, tortoiseshell, antiqued brass, tactile fabrics, and layered art and accessories.
Kara Cox Interiors // Marie France Asia
The Quiet Rebel
Let’s check the colors in your closet - if they are all basically in the same family, this could be your look. This woman may speak softly through her style, but she has a lot of confidence in what works for her. She will layer shades of the same color, be drawn to dreamy florals and artistic looks, but she will always chart her own quirky path. Home looks include silks, unconventional trims, art-forward patterns, and a singular palette.
Kara Cox Interiors // How to Wear Fashion
The Sweet Sophisticate
Timeless classics will be in this woman’s closet, like a denim jacket, a pleated skirt, or a great pair of Chucks. But this fashionista will give them her own chic touch, too. This style is for a bit of a girly girl who loves florals and pastels, but isn’t afraid to add in a little menswear when it suits her. Home looks would include traditional design with a twist, classic colors, faux bois, florals, and tassels.
Kara Cox Interiors // Jacquemes
The Modern Eclectic
This woman’s closet will showcase a modern sensibility and a love of shopping. She knows all of the latest designers and understands exactly how to mix them to create her own look. She has more heels than flats and loves to play with color. Her home’s style includes geometric shapes, gorgeously unexpected colors, and eclectic art.
Does your personal style fit one of these categories? Or does your closet tell a different story? Use your own fashion sense to help define your home’s decor. Or if you need help pulling it all together, give my team a call!
All the best,
Kara