Runway to Room Celebrity Designers use Fashion as Inspiration for Decor at Toronto’s Fall Home Show September 22, 2011

Using the latest fashion trends to drive and influence home décor, celebrity designers Ramsin Khachi, Glen Peloso and Sabrina Linn share their creative concepts by completely designing a room from top to bottom as part of the Runway to Room feature at the Toronto Fall Home Show. Rooms will be on display from Thursday, September 22 through Sunday, September 25 at the Better Living Centre, Exhibition Place. For more information call 1-877-715-7469 or visit www.fallhomeshow.com.

Fashion and home decor express a personal style and an individual’s personality, which designers Ramsin, Glen and Sabrina use as the foundation for their individual rooms. Each designer took their inspiration from a fall fashion trend created by stylist Ji-Yun Timperon using an outfit from H&M and drew upon the colours and patterns of the outfit to add accents and personality to the rooms. On a high rise platform outside the rooms, mannequins modeling the outfits that helped inspire their creations will be in the spotlight.

“The anticipation of Fall fashions is what keeps me going all year and the 2011 Fall Runways did not disappoint,” states Ji-Yun. “Showcasing a myriad of trends, designers pulled out all the stops and there really is something for everyone. With clothing supplied by H&M and shoes supplied by Nine West, I've pulled together runway looks of some of my favourite trends.”

Ramsin’s theme is Seeing Spots; he will make over a Lounge area by using patterns and colours. Glen will create a Dining Room by using retro styles of the past to create a Mod Men themed room. Sabrina will transform a Master Bedroom to replicate the 60s and 70s eras by using the Swinging Sixties & Seventies theme.
There will be three moderated panels where each designer will share the design concepts and fashion inspirations behind their Runway to Room designs on the Style At Home Main Stage. Designers will be available in their individual spaces following the panel and Q&A session.

The panel times are as follows:
Thursday, September 22 from 6:00pm – 7:00pm
Saturday, September 24 from 2:00pm – 3:00pm
Sunday, September 25 from 1:00pm – 2:00pm

Ramsin Khachi – Lounge – Seeing Spots

In his space Seeing Spots, Ramsin will be presenting a classic representation of the polka dot motif to create a classic but timeless lounge.

“Some trends never die,” says Ramsin. “They simply get recycled and revitalized in a new way.”

Ramsin will incorporate some of the key home trends for Fall including soft grey palettes infused with saturated colour in his space. Drawing inspiration from the 1950’s with hints of sparkle and subtle plush lavishness creating an overall look that has a classic understated elegance.

Glen Peloso – Dining Room – Mod Men

Glen is creating a themed Mod Men Dining Room which is inspired from fashion, combining Mad Men lines with a UK and nautical influence.

“We have had a love affair with the classic furniture for quite some time and the same is true of fashion,” says Glen. “The classic black cocktail dress by Chanel has never gone out of style but what goes around it makes it au courant. The same is true of our Mod Men room that takes the retro classic furniture shapes of the mid century and infuses it with current trend influences like pops of saturated colour like orange and blue.”

According to Glen, colour will be the most prominent and distinguishable Fall home trend this year. Warm orange and reds as well as purples, greens and azure blues from last year found in the new and the old – creating the classic current hipster!

“It is the marriage of the old and the new combined to create a great feel that appeal to both youth and the established as well,” adds Glen. “Think of Mad Men meets a modern day hipster and you will be inspired to combine and enhance in your own home as well!”

Sabrina Linn – Master Bedroom – Swinging 60’s and 70’s

Sabrina will be designing a fashion inspired Master Bedroom Suite influenced by the clean and elegant way of dress of the Swinging 60’s and 70’s. Much like the fashion of that era, the room will feature a sophisticated colour palette, incorporating dressmaker details and mix and match patterns that were prominent in that fashion era. The design hopes to inspire people to re-introduce richness and luxury back into a room that is often kept spare, transforming it into a Master retreat.

“The trend toward welcoming back saturated and sophisticated colours like fuchsia, navy blue and jade green is the dominant trend that will be incorporated into my room,” states Sabrina. “You’ll see just how beautiful rich colours look when paired with clean neutrals for relief. Just as you would accessorize with jewelry for your body, this look will be accessorized with touches of gilt in the way of muted gold details on lamps, mirrors and hardware. Bold but intricate geometric patterns keep the room graphic while dressmaker details like button tufting and contrast piping and trim add in the luxury and softness to create the perfect balance of layers, colour and interest in the space.”

PALETTE: fuchsia, navy blue, jade green, off white, accents: burnished gold

About Ramsin Khachi:
Ramsin Khachi is a prominent “Design / Build” Contractor, who dispenses incredible design ideas that transform into sophisticated residential & commercial spaces. His firm, Khachi Design Group Ltd specializes in commercial and residential design. From initial concepts through to completion, it offers clients an inclusive Design / Build service. Combining innovative designs, extensive knowledge of materials, and passion, allows the design team to exceed their client's expectations, while continually striving to create the highest in quality and originality. Along with his many public appearances, Ramsin has been seen on CityTv's, “CityLine” as a prominent guest expert for over a decade. Known for his vivacious personality and distinctive style, he educates the viewers on design trends, innovative products and the latest in techie gadgets. www.khachi.com

About Glen Peloso:
You may recognize Glen Peloso as the host of such television design shows as Restaurant Makeover, Take This House & Sell It, as well as his regular guest appearances on various TV and radio shows across Canada. He has a Masters in Fine Arts and has worked in Canada, the USA, and Europe for almost two decades of his career in the world of design. A regular design columnist for New Homes Section in the Toronto Star, Glen is often featured in numerous national magazines and newspapers in Canada. He is the Design Editor of Trader magazines, Home Decor & Renovations Magazine and national Design Contributor for Canadian Home Trends. Glen creates environments for clients that are true expressions of who they are, and living spaces that reflect their lifestyles! www.glenpelosointeriors.com.

About Sabrina Linn:
Sabrina Linn is a boutique style design firm specializing in residential interior design. Much of her work involves custom designed pieces, ensuring that her clients’ homes get her signature touch, from custom sofas, upholstery, drapes and pillows. She has worked “behind-the-scenes” in tv creating many of the designs you see on popular HGTV design shows such as, Home To Flip and Style Dept. She has also been an editor for many of Canada’s top decorating magazines; most notably Canadian House and Home Magazine, where she worked for 3 years as Design Editor. In a full circle moment, her first client after deciding to return to residential design, was Canadian House & Home Magazine. Sabrina was hired to lead the design of their inaugural Princess Margaret Charity Showhouse which was valued at over 4 million dollars. Sabrina is known for a fresh and modern approach to design, bringing a finely tuned level of polish and attention to detail to each new project. Her clients rave about her ability to get them the look for less by using her unlimited creativity, insider trade secrets and invaluable industry resources. For more information, please visit www.sabrinalinn.com.

About Ji-Yun Timperon – Stylist:
Ji-Yun is an on and off figure and prop stylist who brings creative experience in the fashion and hard and soft goods industry. She has worked corporately for twelve years and has specialized in retail marketing, graphics, print production, visual presentation and merchandising. In November 2006, she branched out on her own and created Style Maven, a unique perspective derived from her experience on both the client and service side. Ji-Yun creates and implements successful messages for clients she works with and upholds their brand integrity.

About The Fall Home Show
In its 23rd year, the Fall Home Show is Toronto’s largest fall consumer show with more than 32,000 people attending the Show annually, seeking helpful advice, solutions and new products for in and around their homes. Visit www.fallhomeshow.com for full show details.

The Fall Home Show is produced by Marketplace Events in partnership with the Building Industry and Land Development Association (BILD). Marketplace Events currently produces 31 home shows in 21 markets that collectively attract 14,000 exhibitors, 1 million attendees and another 1 million unique webs visitors annually. From 12 offices, the 100-person staff produces some of the most successful and longest-running home shows in the U.S. and Canada. On the web: marketplaceevents.com.

Official Website: http://www.fallhomeshow.com