Straight From the Runway: Yellows and Greens
Freshen up your space with this spring forward color combination
As we've seen from my recent ideabooks, as well as those from other Houzz contributors, there was no shortage of color and pattern at this year's New York Fashion Week. For my third and final installation of stories about Fashion Week, I'd like to explore the bold and ultra-chic combination (we're thinking ahead to Spring 2012, after all) of yellow and green.
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Gray is the perfect neutral base to build an exciting color palette on. The light gray runway at Oscar de la Renta's Spring 2012 Ready-to-Wear show made for a wonderful blank canvas to showcase such inspiring garments as this flouncy, grassy frock.
So many of us opt for neutrals on walls, floors and large pieces of furniture with the intention of introducing color through accessories. But often, bright throw pillows and vases look out of place in a sea of gray, beige or greige. Combat blandness with a statement piece (in a statement color), like this womb chair. While it may feel like this really commits you to a certain color, remember that you can always reupholster or swap out a single piece of furniture like this, should you tire of it. (But, I don't think you will).
So many of us opt for neutrals on walls, floors and large pieces of furniture with the intention of introducing color through accessories. But often, bright throw pillows and vases look out of place in a sea of gray, beige or greige. Combat blandness with a statement piece (in a statement color), like this womb chair. While it may feel like this really commits you to a certain color, remember that you can always reupholster or swap out a single piece of furniture like this, should you tire of it. (But, I don't think you will).
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by Amy Lau Design
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| Yellow seems to be the reason for the season (well, next spring season) and that's OK by me! Nothing says "spring" like yellow, whether in homes or in garments. I especially like mixing yellow with unexpected colors, like green, for the ultimate fresh look. Carolina Herrera showed a lovely and sophisticated line featuring yellow as a base with green accents. |
Like this living room, Rodarte mixed traditional elements with fresh colors. The basic elements of the room — elegant drapes, a classic rug and solid furniture —make it easy to rotate accessories. It also makes it easy to try a bright color, like the yellow ottoman, so you'll never tire of your space.
Something about this entry made me think of this getup by Oscar de la Renta. In both looks, modernity and edginess are tempered with softness in the form of florals. This is easy to achieve in your home with one or two small changes: the right rug, a little topiary, some smashing art — you don't have to overhaul the whole room to make a bug splash.
Classic, tailored but with an element of whimsy — just like this look from Carolina Herrera. The bright greens are expertly tempered by the neutrals: a little camel brown, a shot of yellow and crisp white.
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| This look by Karen Walker really captures the essence of this interior with brightness, subtle pattern and exciting sophistication. |
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by Imagine Living
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| On the other end of the spectrum, if you love green but don't want to feel like you're living in Kermit's Palace, use several shades and hues to give your space depth. Dark hunter greens, bright leafy greens and softer, citrus yellow-greens layer beautifully in both home and fashion, as illustrated by this tropical number from Blugirl. |
Black, white and yellow: Say no more. But add a dash of green? SHUT UP. The delicate and intricate pattern on the window covering paves the way for introducing contrasting graphic patterns, like the high-contrast black-and-white tile floor. The subtle addition of green in the frames and accessories makes the whole look complete because it's slightly unexpected. It makes the room look a little less planned; a little more whimsical and alive. I think the same can be said for this look from Gucci's Spring 2012 Ready-to-Wear collection. The black and gold would have been fine on its own, but add that jolt of kelly green and you've just spiced up the whole outfit.
More fashion inspired interiors:
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
More fashion inspired interiors:
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
Ideabook updated on April 23, 2012.
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@melissasue79: I don't know the actual wall color in the photo, but your best bet is to print a high-quality image of the photo and take it to your local paint shop, where they can match the color. Chances are, if you picked up the paint chip used in the room, it would look completely different where you plan to apply it. Paint colors change drastically depending on lighting. I would say the same for the chair fabric: print the picture and take it with you when you shop for fabric. I think you'll have an easier time finding what you're looking for. Good luck!