What, When, Where: Bright Ideas
April 2, 2012
By Kara Lashley
Neon brights continue to be a hot trend this spring, both on the runway and in realm of home decor. Alas, while exciting to look at in magazines, not everyone can pull off all-out neon looks like these:
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Nanette Lepore Spring 2012 collection. Photo courtesy of Marie Claire
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Photo courtesy of Elle Decor
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Photo courtesy of Apartment Therapy
Luckily for the less daring among us, a little neon in a room goes a long way. If you’re not ready to make a major commitment to acid hues, here are a few fun, functional pieces that deliver a trendy pop of color.
Alexandra von Furstenberg‘s acrylic Snap frames are an easy way to ride the neon wave.
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Photo courtesy of Alexandra von Furstenberg
Or go for classic linen pillows with a bold edge, like these by Christen Maxwell.
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Photo courtesy of Christen Maxwell
Neon looks particularly fresh with neutrals. In his Covert collection, Canadian furniture designer Christian Woo marries dark wood with thin bands of unexpected color.
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Photo courtesy of Christian Woo
Maison Sauvage takes a snowy white ceramic vessel to the next level with a Day-Glo interior.
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Photo courtesy of Maison Sauvage
For those seeking bolder color statements, Jonathan Adler is always happy to oblige. His new Okura cocktail table in high-gloss orange promises to be the life of the party.
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Photo courtesy of Jonathan Adler
And imagine the zest this hot-pink Thonet-style chair from ABC Carpet & Home would add to an understated dining table. Bold color paired with a timeless shapeâthat’s bright done right!
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Photo courtesy of ABC Carpet & Home
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