Ashton Woods Expertise

The Story of Style: How Fashion Shapes Home Design Trends

by Leigh Spicher

Do you have a favorite pair of jeans? Maybe a beloved Little Black Dress or suit?  How about some cherished Dunks or those designer heels with their iconic red bottoms? Do you live for athleisure or follow all things couture? 

Our personal sense of fashion tells a story about us. And it extends beyond our closets — fashion is a sense of self that we bring to our entire homes. That’s why this fall, our expert designers will be watching the five major fashion weeks in London, Paris, Milan and New York, as well as New York’s bridal fashion week, sharing their tips on how you can bring couture into your home.

Why Fashion Matters in Home Design

What story does your fashion tell about you? Are you practical? Sensible? Maybe casual and athletic, or perhaps classic and timeless. Are you loud, bold or simply neutral? Maybe you’re artful, colorful or even a little outrageous.

That story can change from day to day, and that’s the beauty of fashion — we can be whatever we desire or dream, and those things can change, flex and grow. We are a collection of experiences and inspirations. How we show up and what we look like often reflects these experiences and inspiration. 

Your home’s fashion is the backdrop for moments that matter most. There is no bigger reflection of ourselves than our homes. The fashion of home is your story, a collection of your favorite experiences.

That’s why we’ve created Ashton Woods Collections, a series of interior design Collections that translate what inspires us into a home aesthetic that reflects who you are.

Just like home design, fashion is art, and art is a response — and often a solution. Fashion and art illustrate how we feel about ourselves and the world around us, and help us live in that world. 

Home designers can take a lot of inspiration from the fashion world, and this season, we’ll be sharing that inspiration with you.

Follow Us as We Follow Fashion Week

Fashion Weeks are predictions of the future of all things design — including home design.

During Fashion Weeks, the world’s most innovative creators and designers come together to share their latest collections. Like Ashton Woods Collections, these fashion collections tell a story, provide solutions and serve as the foundation and backdrop for how we live.

This season, our expert designers will be watching, learning and paying attention to the art and personal stories shared within Fashion Weeks. They’ll share their favorite AW Home Collections and tips for creating affordable, couture-style fashion for your home.

Join us as we follow the world’s biggest Fashion Weeks September 6 - October 10 on social media and on our blog.