Ever noticed how your go-to outfit and your favourite corner of your home kind of... match? That’s no coincidence. The lines between fashion and interior design are blurrier than ever, and for many of us—especially creatives—the two go hand in hand.

At Laidback Lee Design, we’ve been reflecting on how our style choices show up not just in our wardrobes, but in the spaces we create. The oversized linen shirt you love? It’s basically the relaxed drape of a linen curtain. That earthy-toned coat you wear on repeat? Feels right at home next to a terracotta feature wall.

Here’s how fashion and interiors are in constant conversation—and why tuning into both can help you refine your personal aesthetic.

1. Colour Palettes Cross Over
If you find yourself drawn to soft neutrals, warm tones, or moody blues in your wardrobe, chances are you gravitate toward the same in your home. Colour is one of the easiest ways to see the crossover between the two worlds.
**Our take:** Earthy pastels, soft greens, oatmeals, rust and charcoal are the tones we’re seeing both in beautiful wardrobes *and* interiors right now. It’s that quiet luxury look—grounded, calming, and totally timeless.
2. Texture Tells a Story
Just like fashion, interiors come to life through texture. Think boucle coats, nubby knits, crisp cottons—then imagine them translated into cushions, upholstery, bedding, or curtains. The tactile layers you love to wear are often the same ones you want to live with.
**Design tip:** If you’re not sure how to style a room, start by thinking how you’d layer an outfit: mix heavier base textures with softer accents. Think linen sofas with a velvet cushion, a wool rug under a rattan chair.

3. Functionality First, But Make It Beautiful

The way we approach fashion—especially as parents or people with full lives—often mirrors how we approach our homes. We’re looking for pieces that are beautiful and functional, elevated but effortless.

In fashion: Think relaxed tailoring, quality fabrics, capsule wardrobes.
In interiors: Built-in storage, heirloom-quality furniture, thoughtful layouts.

This is especially true for those of us designing for real life—homes with kids, creative businesses, or both.

4. Trends Travel Across

The fashion world often sets the tone for emerging design trends, and vice versa. For example:

The rise of quiet luxury in fashion echoes in interiors with minimalist forms, natural materials, and calm palettes.
The return of burgundy and deep plums in fashion? It’s showing up in moody interiors this winter.
Utility wear and workwear vibes in clothing translate into raw timber finishes, metal accents, and honest materials at home.

Design is all about timing, and what we’re wearing often predicts what we’ll be seeing in homes 6–12 months later.

5. Personal Style Is the Common Thread

Ultimately, your fashion and your interiors are two expressions of the same thing: your personal style. One reflects how you want to feel moving through the world, the other reflects how you want to feel in your space. Both are deeply personal, evolving, and intuitive.

If you’ve ever found yourself styling a room the way you’d style an outfit, or picking a throw in the same fabric as your favourite coat—it’s not by accident. It’s your style sensibility coming through loud and clear.

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Final Thoughts

Fashion and interiors don’t live in separate worlds—they inspire each other, echo each other, and often, speak the same language. Whether you’re choosing an outfit for the day or styling your living room, both come down to the same question: What makes me feel like me?

So next time you fall in love with a jacket or a paint colour, take a second look. You might just find inspiration for your next outfit and your next room refresh.