Combine talent, a lifelong passion for design and a bit of luck, and you get Nate Berkus, who you probably recognize from his frequent appearances as a design expert on The Oprah Winfrey Show (not to mention his contributions to O at Home magazine) and through his popular collections at Linens 'N Things. Here, Nate shares his thoughts on decorating for fall -- as well as his plans to spend a lot of time reading by candlelight.
S@H: Tell us about your fall collection for Linens 'N Things.
NB: My fall collection is actually about collecting. I was inspired by the setting of a romantic candlelit library. Rich browns with gold metallic thread as an update to my signature knit throw as well as precious metals are a big part of the feeling.
S@H: What were your goals in creating the new items?
NB: To continue helping people to create another layer of style for their homes, and inspire them to stay home and read.
S@H: What's inspiring you for this fall?
NB: I am inspired by literature, metals like gold and bronze, thick knits and deep, deep Venetian orange. I am also inspired by leather, and natural woven baskets.
S@H: What are your favourite current decor trends?
NB: I like the idea of staying home this fall.
S@H: What colours do you look forward to for fall?
NB: Rich brown and Venetian orange.
S@H: What trends would you like to see disappear?
NB: I think that Americana (decoys, etc.) needs a break.
Image from Home Rules by Nate Berkus.
3 Comments
Hello Nate, I hope you are well. We have been renovating our cedar A-frame home for the past six years. But now after all the renovations I wonder if we should have replaced or painted some of the cedar walls. Could you please help us. My husband thinks I'm crazy for wanting to have more color, he thinks it is a cedar house that is how it should be...I'm tired of all the wood walls. Thanks so much NB
hi nate my name is susan my mother by a house in jamaica and she don't know how to decareate it because it shape a tshape and it giving her alot of troubling to furnish. give me your input to tell her how to furnish that space. thank you susan
hi nate my name is susan my mother by a house in jamaica and she don't know how to decareate it because it shape a tshape and it giving her alot of troubling to furnish. give me your input to tell her how to furnish that space. thank you susan