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A32 FEATURE
Wednesday 7 august 2019

Fall décor’s style song: feel-good vibes and personality

By KIM COOK summer.” PPG’s color of
Associated Press the year is Chinese Porce-
For keen serial redecora- lain, a dusky navy. Fash-
tors, it’s time to start thinking ion’s fall collections from
about an autumn refresh. Armani, Philip Lim, Christian
This fall, interior designers Siriano and others featured
say there’s demand for the hue in variations rang-
eclectic styles, interesting ing from quiet grayed blues
prints, rich hues and warm to vibrant cobalts.
textures. Navy is a perennial favor-
STYLE SENSE ite, but McClain suggests
The trim, tailored lines of trying peacock, deep teal
midcentury decor have or juniper. “These warmer,
been ensconced in the greener blues are just as
home furnishings market- versatile, conjuring feelings
place for several years of a relaxing snuggle by
now; versions of iconic the fire on a fall evening,”
pieces can be found in all he says.
big-box retailers. Has the And Joan Craig of the New
beloved style peaked? York architectural and inte-
Some designers see an eas- riors firm Craig & Company
ing of the fever, but that This undated photo provided by Craig & Company shows a master bedroom that interior designer says bold hues are finding
doesn’t mean midmod is Joan Craig designed for a New York client. their way into the kitchen,
going anywhere. Associated Press too.
“It has saturated the mar- dividuality. My No. 1 maxi- ing filament designs, and pies and ponies.” “Many of our clients are
ket,” says designer Eliza- malism tip: Strive for person- all with the warm glow of These materials create a interested in the black
beth Stuart, of Mount Pleas- alization over perfection, the Edison fixtures that in- calming, homey feeling, stainless finishes, which
ant, South Carolina. “(But) and you can’t go wrong. spired them. he says. He suggests also are handsome and finger-
I think the interesting thing The more you mix, the bet- If you’re not comfortable adding a hide rug, faux-fur print-resistant,” she says.
is that unlike the ‘indus- ter the result.” going to the max, there’s throw or Nordic knit pouf for “The trend for color in ap-
trial’ look, the midcentury She has introduced a another emerging look a fashionable look. pliances is staying strong.
‘comeback’ has proven chintz fabric collection at that finds the sweet spot You’ll find seating from CB2, What’s not to love about
not to be just a fad but The Inside. And at August between “lots” and “little,” Houzz and Article uphol- a burgundy, deep blue or
an awareness and a re- Abode, there’s a Notting and that’s maximal mini- stered in soft, nubby bou- brilliant green La Cornue
spected way of designing. Hill-inspired chintz wallpa- malism. This allows you to cle. West Elm, Target and range?”
Amazing furniture and fab- per collection. keep your clean-lined aes- World Market are among BRASS NOTES
ric designers came out of In his furnishings collections, thetic while adding just a retailers offering poufs with Complementing all the rich
that time — Florence Knoll, British designer Timothy Oul- touch of something bold. Scandinavian-style pat- blues, teals, berries and
the Eameses, Saarinen — ton melds respect for his- Maybe it’s wild throw pil- terns. greens are the metals, and
design that’s held its own tory with a modern-cool, lows. Or oversize art. Or a SOPHISTICATED HUES designers say mixing them
and shown the world that it slightly rebellious vibe. He collection of objects — but McClain is excited about up is the way to go now.
never really left.” takes classic pieces like instead of covering every some new, warm grays, “Mixed metals definitely in-
Christiane Lemieux, who tufted leather chesterfields, surface, you display them like Benjamin Moore’s Gray fuse an eclectic balance
founded the home-design steamer trunks and Deco- in a contained way on a Owl, Dunn Edwards’ Foggy this fall,” says Breegan.
and fashion brand Dwell- era chandeliers, and plays sleek shelf. Day and Sherwin-Williams’ Rose gold may be on the
Studio and now runs the with scale, incorporates ALL THE FEELS Repose Gray. wane, but brass and gold
custom furniture retailer The a cheeky flag print, or re- “Shearling and boucle and “Adding layers of darker, accents are trending, as is
Inside, sees change com- interprets a saddle or avia- velvet, oh my!” says John moodier colors on top of matte black. Silvery nickel
ing. tor’s chair as seating. McClain, whose studio is this new gray leads to a and steel are always in. The
“Interiors have been clean, Another fun way to bring in Orlando, Florida. “Deep, sophisticated and almost mix isn’t solely about mate-
midcentury-inspired and a sense of history into a cozy textures are cropping sexy feel for fall,” he says. rial or color; it’s also about
fairly generic for the past space: GE has a new col- up on more than just pillows Benjamin Moore color and finish. Matte, polished, an-
few years, (but now) peo- lection of oversize vintage- these days — entire sofas, design expert Hannah Yeo tiqued and brushed give
ple are craving the ‘new style lighting. The LED bulbs chairs and headboards are notes another chic combo: home decorators many
and more.’ Enter maximal- come in ball, bulb and cyl- sporting luscious upholstery “From pale buttermilk to options to provide interest
ism, specifically through the inder shapes with interest- reminiscent of lambs, pup- rich gold, yellows are mak- and depth.
lens of British design, which ing a strong visual state- How do you decide which
is experiencing a major re- ment. Soft yellow mixes well to use? McClain’s trick: rep-
vitalization,” she says. with gray and warms up etition.
Elaborate patterns, orna- wood tones.” “Create a rhythm through
mentation, and luxe ma- And Los Angeles designer themes,” he says. “For ex-
terials are hallmarks of that Jane Breegan favors colors ample, appliances and
style. Designers like Miles that “appeal to the emo- plumbing fixtures are stain-
Redd and Ken Fulk are tions.” less steel, cabinet hard-
known for their max-y, lay- “I see fall’s color trends ware and light fixtures
ered, curated interiors. moving toward darker, are brushed brass, and all
“The beautiful thing about deeper hues like dark teal, door, hardware and win-
maximalism is that it’s maroon, plum,” she says. dow frames are matte
entirely personal,” says This undated photo shows CB2’s Logan sofa. Designer John “These colors create a re- black. Then punctuate
Lemieux. “You’re encour- McClain, whose studio is in Orlando, says one big trend he’s laxed atmosphere that your metal mixtures with
seeing in fall décor is a range of deep, cozy textures like boucle
aged to choose pieces and shearling. “ contrasts the bright, elec- picture frames, lamps and
that visually express your in- Associated Press tric tones of spring and accessories.”q