Tuesday, January 26, 2010

Mad About Mad Men

I've just finished watching Series 3 of Mad Men. While most other viewers were taking in Betty's latest outfit or Don - well, just Don really, I sometimes wished the characters would move out of the way so I could see the rooms better. Here is my all-time favourite piece of furniture - the orange couch at Sterling Cooper. The aquamarine cushions complement it beautifully. The screen behind it is lovely too:

The Draper residence also has an orange couch. That's one of the few things I like about that house. I think the designer has captured the cloying suburban atmosphere experienced by housewives like Betty very well:

I'm not fond of this room except for the built-in bookshelves:

The kitchen is just way too 'Bewitched' or 'Stepford Wives' for me, with its checked wallpaper. But I love the attention to detail of the tablecloth and dishes:

I don't mind the blue padded bedhead, but not the bedcover and nick-nacks:

I much prefer the apartments of the Campbells and the Harris's, but I couldn't find any images to post.
Images courtesy of AMC Mad Men Official Home Page.

6 comments:

Iris said...

I'm with you on the orange couch and turquoise bed-head - gorgeous! I'm also fond of the big artworks at Sterling Cooper, and I loved Midge's loft apartment (she's so cool).

But the plaid wallpaper makes me feel a bit ill.

the old boathouse said...

Hi, just found you. I so agree Love love Mad men wasted many good working hours watching the last series. i have to rewatch so i can take in all the surroundings, outfits etc, cheers Katherine

Katherine Lee said...

isn't that show divine? every time i watch i get more and more inspired... have a great week!

xo urban flea :)
http://www.urbanfleadesign.net

Unknown said...

That is so true! If it's not the fashion I'm gawking at it's definitely the interiors!!! It's pure eye-candy for people who love love love all things art + design.

First House on the Right said...

Am definitely mad about Mad Men too! Love the clothes & furniture and how how authentic everything feels.

Erica Cook said...

agreed and love it... there is something so lady like about that era and yet so masculine. Great blog!! xo

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