11.01.2010

Lovely Fabric


In the November issue of House Beautiful they featured Peter Dunham's home and I instantly became smitten. His use of color and layering of patterns is something I only wish I could do ever so boldly. The entry way with its antique weathered rug, boxwood, and gorgeous sofa is a look I would love to recreate one day. West Elm carries a line of fabric that slightly mimics this feel. No its definitely not as wonderful as the Peter Dunham fabric which is handprinted and the spindle legs of what I am sure is an antique sofa, but for the budget conscious this one would work ever so nicely.

18 comments:

  1. Oh that sofa in Peter's home is gorgeous, but what a great choice too from West Elm. I'd love a sofa like this one day, when the kiddos are a bit older probably.

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  2. His entryway is gorgeous and could be easily recreated with West Elm's sofa! Great eye!

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  3. That sofa is lovely. It would be a great touch in our home.

    And thanks for your camera suggestions and experiences. Every little comment helps :)

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  4. I am loving that pattern of the sofa!

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  5. Yes, that would do nicely :) Great finds!

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  6. I actually love the West Elm version and am so into patterned sofas these days. Great find and I have to thank you again for the post on my blog- your feature helped my little read get so many more viewers- thanks!!! Have a great week!!xxx

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  7. Ohh, I love that. You've given me a good idea as I've been looking for a hallway bench, but love this - it's a step up.

    Thank-you! :-)

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  8. I loved his house when I was flipping through my HB the other day. I marked it to go back and really study that article. Thanks for the reminder!!

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  9. I have to agree with you over how wonderful that hallway is - simply stunning. So light and airy and one I would swap my dark one for in a heartbeat.
    xx

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  10. How I wish I had magic powers to magically add a pattern like that to my sofa!
    pve

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  11. Looks fresh and fabulous!

    Now, does boxwood survive indoors? I love the effect. I might just need to adopt the idea. (I will call a nursery).

    A warm hug to you,

    Mon

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  12. The colors in the image are so you.. the settee is gorgeous. One day I WILL have one ;) I keep telling myself! xx

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  13. oh that entry way is perfect, simple yet stylish! and what i love even more is that plant, its so refreshing!

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  14. great inspiration.... the entry is so wonderful. i love the west elm sofa too! great eye!

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  15. I couldn't agree with you more Paula. I wish I was more bold with using prints and designs in our home.

    xoxo

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  16. So sophisticated without being stuffy...isn't that what we all want?! Thanks for sharing.

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