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It felt so good to see our first-ever Home Front Trend Watch go out the metaphorical door this week. It’s dedicated to arguably the most transformative tool in design: paint. Have you checked it out yet? I share the DIY I’m expecting to see more of, inspired by an aesthetic that keeps popping up in this very newsletter.
Today, content creator (and, lately, product designer) Arvin Olano is taking over. If you’ve followed him for even a short time, you know his fashion sense rivals his design eye, and one is often influencing the other. For fall, Arvin is proposing bringing a cozy fabric that’s typically relegated to our closets into our interiors—read on to see what he’s thinking for his own home. —Lindsey Mather, digital director
Current Mood
What I’m loving right now: Suede! From baby blue suede–clad walls to suede furniture. It’s an unexpected fabric choice that I don’t see often these days. But when I do, it stops me in my tracks.
Why I love it: Its tactile quality. Suede is unlike any other material—it brings a lot of depth and nuance to a room. In fashion, it’s a seasonal fabric, reminding me of chilly autumn days, but I believe it can be a year-round material for our homes. It feels luxe and unexpected.
How I’d bring the look home:
- I’m currently trying to convince my husband to clad our hallway in suede. Something about it feels so right for…