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Steal This LookIssue 47 — Autumn Layers

Steal This Look: An Earthy, Richly Textured Living Area in LA

November 19, 2024

Timeless and earthy: That’s the sensibility of this 1907 home in LA, redone by Patrick Bernatz Ward. Today we’re taking a closer look at the elements that make up the living area; here’s how to approximate the look at home with a mix of vintage and readily available finds.

Photography by John Daniel Powers, courtesy of Patrick Bernatz Ward.

patrick&#8\2\17;s aim in redoing the century old house was “to 17
Above: Patrick’s aim in redoing the century-old house was “to thoughtfully honor the historical architecture while incorporating contemporary California materials, craftsmanship, and locally made furniture.”
a detail of the custom oiled red gum eucalyptus seating by artist nik gelormino 18
Above: A detail of the custom oiled red-gum eucalyptus seating by artist Nik Gelormino of Another Good Job (@another_good_job).

Palette

the living room walls, like the walls throughout most of the house (with the ex 19
Above: The living room walls, like the walls throughout most of the house (with the exception of the kitchen and study), are painted in Portola Paint’s Classic Gray Lime Wash.
the shutters are done in studio green by farrow & ball. 20
Above: The shutters are done in Studio Green by Farrow & Ball.

Furniture & Lighting

the built in sofas, made of locally sourced red gum eucalyptus, were custom mad 21
Above: The built-in sofas, made of locally sourced red-gum eucalyptus, were custom made, but the Sunset Teak Outdoor Loveseat from CB2 is a good match for the sleek, oiled-wood look ($1599).
the nest cane chair is \$569 from burke decor. 22
Above: The Nest Cane Chair is $569 from Burke Decor.
adrian pearsall&#8\2\17;s vintage slate topped coffee tables can be found v 23
Above: Adrian Pearsall’s vintage slate-topped coffee tables can be found via eBay, 1stDibs, and the like; this Adrian Pearsall Style Slate Top + Walnut Floating Coffee Table is $2,650 from Chairish.
the serena lamp is a readily available lookalike; it&#8\2\17;s \$449 from r 24
Above: The Serena Lamp is a readily available lookalike; it’s $449 from Room & Board. (Swap out the shade with an oval version, like this one, to more closely match the inspiration.)
the gira floor lamp is \$\179 from article. 25
Above: The Gira floor lamp is $179 from Article.

Textiles

authentic tuareg rugs can be found from a variety of purveyors; this is the vin 26
Above: Authentic tuareg rugs can be found from a variety of purveyors; this is the Vintage Tuareg Brown Rug, currently available for $590 from Chairish. (Revival also carries a selection; keep an eye out here.)
the solid mohair throw in mustard is \$\275 from hawkins new york. 27
Above: The Solid Mohair Throw in Mustard is $275 from Hawkins New York.

Accessories

the vintage linen bolster pillow cover in natural is \$\109 from parachute. (it 28
Above: The Vintage Linen Bolster Pillow Cover in Natural is $109 from Parachute. (It fits their Down Alternative Bolster Pillow Insert.)
the indoor/outdoor sunbrella ottoman cushion in canvas natural is \$\1\26 from 29
Above: The Indoor/Outdoor Sunbrella Ottoman Cushion in Canvas Natural is $126 from AllModern.
a terra cotta plant pot and saucer is \$\19.99 from h&m home. (we also like 30
Above: A terra cotta Plant Pot and Saucer is $19.99 from H&M Home. (We also like the Terracotta Footed Planters from Burke Decor for more of a splurge.)
a fresh olive branch bunch is \$68 from terrain. 31
Above: A Fresh Olive Branch Bunch is $68 from Terrain.

For a tour of the full project, see ‘Old California’ in an Updated 1907 Arts & Crafts-Style House in Los Angeles.

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