Interiors Inspired by the Catwalk

We're having a little rearrange of furniture in our lounge at the moment and this has prompted the realisation that we really need to get some soft furnishings. Not to say that what we've got isn't functional but because of the mis-matched furniture which comes with a rented apartment, it all looks a bit cluttered and messy. I'm hoping some scatter cushions here and there and the odd throw will help bring the room together. Hopefully next week when I've finally got round to buying a few bits and bobs, I'll post some photos.

The last couple of weeks have been a sea of S/S 2012 catwalk shows. Project after project we are sent to look at photo after photo of the latest trends. So with all that at the back of my mind, I can't help but be influenced.

Here are a couple of looks I've considered:

Grey cushion - £65, Liberty, Green cushion - Mydeco.com, Candle - Lordandtaylor.com, Bowl - £5.50 Liberty

Cushion - £45, Liberty, Vase - £6.95, Liberty, Candle - £35, Alice by Temperley, Blanket - I stupidly don't remember but if anyone desperately wants to know, I'll try and find out.

Floral cushion - £15, Monsoon, Grey cushion - £30, John Lewis, Vase - £28, Monsoon, Skull candle - £80, Harvey Nichols

Trend #8 - Sports-luxe

Sports-luxe

The barrier between casual wear and sportswear is being broken down. Sportswear is becoming something people not only wear at the gym but at home too. The same is the case with casual wear; it is less pyjama-like and more presentable to wear outside of the home. Also, work wear has undertaken an air of sport with sleek lines, stream-lined details and more relaxed fabrics. Jerseys, cottons and knits are replacing more expensive fabrics like satin and linen. This trend could stem from the anticipation of the 2012 London Olympics.


Celine


Michael Kors


Moschino


Moschino


Max Mara




Maria

Trends #7 - Androgynous

Androgynous

Men’s tailoring elements in women’s tailoring – angular-shaped suits, straight legged suit trousers - power dressing. Blazers are worn to cover up a floral, feminine dress making the silhouette more masculine and less curved. Regular suiting colours (navy, black, beige) are still evident but are teamed with perhaps a colourful, patterned lining or button details.


Paul Smith


Louis Vuitton


Miu Miu


Jean Paul Gaultier


Celine




Maria