Camel Classics

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Classic and quintessentially fall, camel can take on a variety of tones that add a sense of sophistication to both rooms and wardrobes. Able to complement everything around them, shades of the hue are ideal for accents, as proven by the above room by Circa Interiors & Antiques’s Jane Schwab (photographed by Laura Resen), and effortlessly warm up a neutral room without competing for the eye.

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Taking the color one step further by applying it to the walls, Circa’s Kathy Smith creates a luxurious, cohesive dining area filled with camel tones and wonderful texture, resulting in a room that practically glows.

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At its most saturated, camel can be as smooth and satisfying as butterscotch—particularly when rendered in fall-appropriate fabrics. For men looking to update their wardrobes this season, Ledbury’s beautifully tailored cashmere and wool blend Calloway blazer and smart Alden suede brogues, available at By George in Austin, more than fit the bill.

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Denver’s A Line Boutique always has beautiful and unique finds, such as the above charming camel-adorned knits, stylishly paired with winter white pants and suede shoes. Simply throw on a camel coat and you’re ready to walk out the door.

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Camel hues mixed with blues can result in a rich and refined combination, as illustrated by the above sitting area in a home by San Francisco’s Sutro Architects.

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TSG Designer Abby Ciucias appreciated the beauty of the camel on a recent trip to Morocco. Fortunately for those of us who couldn’t tag along, she took pictures like the one above.

 

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As soon as we saw the Joseph coat in the Facebook feed of Omaha’s She.la earlier this season, we started dreaming about fall; gold and moonstone earrings by Austin’s Liz James feel like a warm autumn day; and Givenchy’s medium leather Pandora Box, available at By George, inspires back-to-school-levels of excitement with its chic hue and clean lines.

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Layered with lighter versions and creams, camel can be oh so pretty, as in the Raquel Allegra example (left), which can be found at Charlottesville’s eloise. We’d love to top off an ensemble with an edgy Helmut Lang leather jacket, available from By George, or a cozy cashmere Bottega wrap from Aspen’s Souchi—both of which would enjoy places of honor in our fall closets.

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Camel decor does not need to be limited to fabrics, paints, or wall coverings in the classic color. As the room by Page Home Design shows, a well-placed camel accessory can anchor a room, and who wouldn’t want to add a pair of camel bookends, available from Tchoupitoulas Furnishings in Northern Virginia, to their shelf?

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Paired with a dusty pink velvet sofa, the plush camel-hued rug takes this room by San Francisco-based designer Kendall Wilkinson to absolute perfection.