Straight From the Runway: Yellows and Greens
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.
More Straight from the Runway: Orange and Pink, The Blues to Use at Home
More Straight from the Runway: Orange and Pink, The Blues to Use at Home
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).
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.
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.
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.
