Dressing Your Home & Yourself
Fall
is by far my favorite season. And my home & clothes tend to reflect
that: lots of cozy textures, warm neutrals, & subdued prints with hits of
color here & there. I always prefer my fall wardrobe over any other
time of the year. I tend to think that while we can appreciate the
colors, textures, scents, & sounds of multiple seasons, we all probably
have one season that we favor over all the rest. Knowing this can help
you in dressing both your home & yourself.
For
example, I love the ocean and the colors blue & green. Both are found
throughout my home & wardrobe, more so than any other colors (except
neutrals). But, I could never have a "summery" house because I
need that warmth that only fall type colors can provide. Below are some
examples of rooms that I think tend to give off the vibe of certain seasons:
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The "winter" room is full of soft, muted colors with
just a hint of shine. Think snow & icicles on bare tree branches, or
the glint of champagne in a crystal glass on New Year's Day. If you prefer
winter, your wardrobe (or home) might include creamy whites, golds, tans,
greige, & lots of texture (cable knits, faux fur, etc.).
The
"spring" & "summer" rooms are similar, but there are
differences. The spring room's warmer tones & drapery show the
transition from cold winters to hot summers. The colors are still a
little muted, like spring buds that are emerging but haven't quite blossomed
into bright colors. Spring wardrobes may include both whites &
off-whites, lighter hues of color (lavender, spring green, robin's egg blue),
& softer textures (like thin cotton sweaters).
You
can see the difference in the "summer" room immediately. The
whites are pure, the color in the room is both brighter & cooler in hue,
& the textures are smooth & slick (the chairs) or rough like the outdoors
(the wood table reminiscent of driftwood). This feels like a room that
would provide cool relief from the hot summer sun. There are no drapes,
& only one of the windows shown has any type of coverage at all.
Summer wardrobes hope to counteract the heat of summer: gauzy linens,
lots of white, bright colors (inspired by the ocean, sky, 4th of July, etc.),
& favor any texture that feels cool to the touch.
Finally, the "fall" room is full of the colors of harvest time.
Books & throws, cozy fabrics like the velvet on the sofa, creamy
paneling, & darker toned woods invite you to snuggle in & prepare for
longer days & cooler temps. But, it's not a dark room - the overall
color (on the paneling, built-ins, & rug) is still a light neutral, the
paint just barely darker than off-white. It is the accents in the room
that provide a cozier feeling. Fall wardrobes might consist of jewel
tones, darker neutrals, leopard prints, leather, etc.
As I
mentioned above, the favorite items in my home & wardrobe are
"fallish" in feel & color. To give you an example of how
wardrobe can influence home decor & vice-versa, I created an outfit based
on the fall room above (designed by the talented Gil Schafer). The outfit
was inspired by the room's feel, but is not an exact copy - the colors refer to
each other but aren't matching.
What's your favorite season? Is it reflected in your home &
closet?
Happy Monday!