What’s Your Sex and the City Interior Style?

from The Lancashire & North West Magazine | March 2022

by The Lancashire & North West Magazine

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WHAT’S YOUR

INTERIOR STYLE?

With the return of Carrie, Charlotte and Miranda comes some fresh new looks to lust after – as we celebrate their three very distinct fashion styles. But it’s not just what they wear that we love – it’s how their style and personalities can apply to homewares too.

We asked three interior experts for their top picks for each style icon. So, for anyone wanting to channel their inner Carrie Bradshaw or tune into the girly feminine vibe of Charlotte York within the home, read on.

“Sex and the City may have evolved into And Just Like That – but the main characters’ personalities and enviable design style remain the same”, says Lucy Mather from online interiors store ArighiBianchi.co.uk. “We’ve got some great ideas on how to bring a bit of Carrie, Charlotte or Miranda into your own interior design.”

CARRIE BRADSHAW

“Carrie has her own distinct style and is famed for styling vintage steals with enviable designer labels!

“She’s not afraid to mix and mash and even clash with her fashion choices – and this can look fantastic in the home as well.

“For a Carrie-influenced look think bright colours, contracting fabrics such as velvets and natural materials, and quirky finds. Here are some key pieces you that will inject a bit of Carrie into your own home.”

 Knightsbridge Snuggler £,1175 www.arighibianchi.co.uk

Alexander & James Jean Maxi Sofa £1,589– named after Jean Harlow, retro, plush and stylish. www.arighibianchi.co.uk

 Above: Pink Frida Ceramic Vase £39, KSeasons II Wall Art £189, Velvet Bar £1,995, Pastel Flower and Portrait Collage Wall Hanging £179 – playfully picking up on Carrie’s iconic details such as the floral headdress. All from www.arighibianchi.co.uk

Daniel Prendergast from therugseller.

co.uk says: “Vintage style rugs and runners would suit Carrie’s eclectic style – combined with some designer options such as Christian Lacroix rugs and cushions.”

“As for the bedroom, let’s not forget the shoes!” says Megan Baker, head of

design at www.myfittedbedroom.com

“Put shoes front and centre in a bedroom design with shoe storage fittings specially designed to store heels, bags and fashion accessories.

 Above: Vintage Kashan Runner from £49.99– beautifully floral graphic design and striking multi tonal colour palette. www.therugseller.co.uk

 Left: Christian Lacroix Grande Tour Tomette Circular Rug £2,994 www.therugseller.co.uk  Above: Arlecchino Wool Abstract Cushion £100 – taken straight from the fashion scarf rangewww.therugseller.co.uk

“For the rest of the room, on-trend wardrobe colours suit Carrie’s fashion sense, such as a modern shaker design in Classic blue teamed with a vintage style bed.”

Storage solutions from My Fitted Bedroom – www.myfittedbedroom.com

Charlotte is undoubtedly the most ‘girly’ of the group, with a very feminine and sophisticated style. Think clean lines, classic silhouettes and elegant finishing touches.

“Adding grown up pink is a great way to bring in Charlotte’s girly style into a home – keep it classy with subtle touches like this pink chandelier and cheetah cushion that’s feminine but shows her ‘wilder’ side!”, says Lucy Mather

from Arighi Bianchi.

 Helena Rose Pink Ceiling Light £255– the varying shades and hues of glass bring a sense of glamour and luxury. www.arighibianchi.co.uk

 Cheetah Forest Pink Cushion £19– use in either the bedroom or lounge. www.arighibianchi.co.uk

 Etienne Upholstered Bed £2,449– inspired by elegant style of 18th century French chateau furniture. www.arighibianchi.co.uk  Elle Shaker Fitted Wardrobes in Blush www.myfittedbedroom.com

“These sleek fitted wardrobes in blush are perfect for Charlotte’s tasteful style, neatly storing away her designer pieces perfectly”, adds Megan Baker (myfittedbedroom.

com).

Daniel Prendergast from therugseller.co.uk says, “Charlotte’s famed Park Avenue penthouse apartment is the epitome of her chic style. Now with two teenage children, the apartment still looks seriously well put together with a classy neutral colour palette, gold accents and fresh flowers.

 Flores Traditional Persian Rug from £99– a traditional Persian medallion design with ombre effect. www.therugseller.co.uk

Royal Terrace Rug in Ivory Multi from £166– featuring complementary earth tones and a subtle shimmer on traditional and contemporary patterns. www.therugseller.co.uk

Serendipity Floral Cushion £36 – this sumptuous velvet cushion will bring a touch of luxury to any space. www.therugseller.co.uk

Extravagance Cushion in Lilac £24 – thick, dense pile - a super soft, lustrous cushion. www.therugseller.co.uk

“Florals are a big feature of Charlotte’s fashion sense and interior style. Inject some of this inspiration into your own home with modern florals.”

Porcelain Rose Floral Bedding from £68– inspired by English gardens, flowers and romance. www.therugseller.co.uk

Fiery, ambitious and down to earth, Miranda’s style is ‘practical’ and fairly low key. While her fashion is famous for being the most unfashionable – with her prey hoodies and business attire – her style can create a super stylish home. Miranda famously moved from Manhattan to Brooklyn during the original Sex and the City series. She lives there with husband Steve and son Brody. Miranda’s Brooklyn set up is reflected in a more down-to-earth and masculine interiors style – reflecting her role as mum, lawyer and now university student.

“For this look we have merged cues from Miranda’s famous red hair with industrial pieces, paired back patterns and dark woods to capture her understated style”, says Lucy Mather.

 Ombre Wool Rug in Rust from £291 – hand tufted and high-quality graduated woollen rug. www.therugseller.co.uk

Seasons by May Quilted Throw £275  – in a striking saffron yellow colour-way, this beautiful throw depicts a mirrored trellis of parakeets with a wavy diamond pattern. www.therugseller.co.uk