CLUES FROM THE CLOSET
When its time to decorate take a clue from your closet - the dresses, blouses, skirts and pants fabrics, the shoe colors and the textures may help you negotiate your choices for a lively environment. Ask yourself, what colors do I consistently reach for when getting dressed? Do I like dark tones or bright colors? Do I like textures or flat weaves? Do I like clothes with sheen or do I like matt finishes? By walking through your closet you could be inspired to create the perfect room to live in.
ETHNIC AND ANIMAL PRINTS
Fashion and interiors are each influenced by the other. So for interiors in 2012 I am taking clues from fashion and at the top of my trend list are ethnic and animal prints. Translated, they will work well in a city sophisticate home or a ranch in Wyoming. They’ll work as sofas and chairs or even drapery. If you’re not afraid to wear them you won’t be afraid to live with them.
Photo: Bazaar Magazine Jan 2012 - Dress and necklace by Donna Karan
This beautiful room from Martyn Lawrence Bullard could have been inspired by the dress and beaded necklace above. Bullard’s unique emphasis on handcrafted textiles and accesories bring a delightful and timeless twist to his interiors.
Photo from Web Site Martyn Lawrence Bullard
PASTELS
Another important trend for 2012 will be pastels. From NY to LA pastels will make you confident to work the room. The soft colors will take your home from frumpy to feminine – from lackluster to perfect.
Photo from Bazaar Magazine Jan 2012 – Dolce Gabbana, Ralph Lauren and Chanel
Pastel’s from Nancy Corzine are the epitamy of chic. 
Photo from Nanacy Corzine Glamour at Home
CAMEL & TAUPES
Camel, taupe and grey combinations will also be popular for 2012. Pants and shawls, purses, boots, and coats will all figure prominently in the lineup. Rooms with camel sofas, gray chairs and champagne drapes have the potential to be breathtaking, fresh and exciting.
Photo: Bazaar Magazine Jan 2012
This room keeps beige and tone on tone colors exciting with the addition of patterns.
Photo from Veranda Magazine
Taupy brown is great when paired with beige and patterns 
Photo from Veranda Magazine
COLOR 
Photo from In Style Magazine Jan 2012
In 2012 color is still important – blue, red and especially yellow. Use it in your dress, in your paintings and as pillows to POP a room. I love this entry with the yellow bench pad. Its so HAPPY. Happy 2012!!!
Photo from Veranda Magazine 2012
If you’d like help creating the “Home of Your Dreams” contact us at 303-355-3604 G Marie Interiors gwenmarie2@cs.com
