The feeling she wanted for her living room was already there, just not where she was looking for it, but in the way she dresses every day. As a designer, It’s a link that fascinates me, something I’ve instinctively always looked for. It’s actually the heart of why I named my business Home Redressed.

If you know me, you know I love to wear a lot of color, and in many ways, I design in the same way. To me, designing a space is a lot like styling an outfit: it’s about color, textures, layers, and confidence. Our homes deserve to be ‘redressed’ with the same personal touch we use to express ourselves every morning.

In the design world, the synergy between what we wear and how we live is a strong one. Think about it: why should our home feel any less “us” than our favorite dress or that perfectly tailored shirt we love? As our wardrobe is a direct expression of our personality, our home also should be the reflection of our aesthetic.

Fashion often sets the mood the for home design. The colors and combinations we see on the runway, whether bold or more restrained, usually find their way into our homes as well. For instance, the monochromatic trend, built around a single color, translates effortlessly into interiors.

There’s also something to be said about how we approach combinations. In fashion, some people are more minimal, others more expressive. Some like clean, comfortable, simple outfits, others mix patterns, colors and details with ease. The same preferences tend to show up in interiors. The home becomes,  in many ways, a bigger version of those choices.

Color theory usually plays the most obvious role here. Most of us already have a personal color palette without thinking about it. Whether we gravitate toward saturated colors or calm, neutral ones, our favorite fashion colors can easily become the heartbeat of our home through paint, furniture, or accents. As a designer, my goal is always to help you find that personal palette so the result is a space that feels as authentic as the way you dress.

Textures work in a similar way. In fashion, we layer fabrics to create depth and interest, or combine soft and structured, matte and  glossy textures. In interiors, the same approach applies. A space can’t feels complete with just one material, it’s the mix of surfaces that gives it warmth and depth.

Of course, not everything translates directly. The secret is finding the right balance between following a trend and maintaining timeless interior design. A bold piece of clothing might be easier to wear occasionally than to live with something similar every day in a room. Just as a classic beige trench coat never goes out of style, a good sofa or a quality marble kitchen counter can form the backbone of a room that will look good for years.

Once you start paying attention to these connections, designing a space becomes more intuitive. Instead of trying to follow trends, it’s about understanding what already feels natural to you and letting that guide your choices.

I’m curious: if you think about your favorite outfit right now, what colors or textures would you want to bring into your home? Let me know in the comments, I’d love to hear your ideas!