Interior designer or fashion designer?
The interior design industry has always been heavily influenced by trends from many areas including fashion.
This year has seen a blurring of boundaries between fashion and interiors, with a plethora of fashion designers branching out from clothing to dressing the home.
Which fashion designers have created home ranges and collections?
Now you can have the influence of Jean Paul Gaultier in your living room and Ralph Lauren in your kitchen, with interiors that combine function with high fashion.
The fashionista home
You might not have the budget for these designer home wares, but check out these websites for great ideas and influences you can borrow for your home.
Jean Paul Gaultier
Famous for his iconic perfumery and bad boy style, JPG has recently branched out into interior design. Collaborating with high-end designers Lelievre and Roche Bobois, some of his most famous and iconic imagery can now be found on furniture, fabrics, cushions and rugs.
JPG is one of the few designers who doesn't have a dedicated home brand but has provided collections for other brands. Jean Paul Gaultier has a collection with Roche Bobois.
Ralph Lauren
The American fashion designer and business guru has branched out into a sub-brand dedicated completely to a home wares collections Ralph Lauren.com.
This contemporary collection offers a full range of furniture, lighting, fabrics, wall and floor coverings. Antique design and rustic, yet elegant furniture give an all-American feel to this designer’s interior collection.
Giorgio Armani
As possibly one of the most famous and influential fashion designers of the modern age, the launch of Armani’s interior design collection www.armanicasa.com was highly anticipated back in 2008.
If money is no object, the personal interior design service will deliver exuberant Italian style at a price tag to match!
Versace
The opulent style of the Italian doyen of design is reflected in his home wares. Rich, baroque design and a riot of colour delivers a big bang for your interior buck.
We can’t all afford Versace interior design, so have a look as the website and hunt around for matching styles. Black and gold is a big influence as well as highly decorative kitchenware.
Interior design inspiration and influence
Have a look at the fashion world and you will find inspiration for your own home projects.
If Ralph Lauren furniture is out of your budget, pick one small key piece like an ornate box and use his design influence to create a home which mirrors the designer style.
Remember, many designer items can be found on eBay or other discount sites.
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