I don't know about you but we are hooked on the American drama series Mad Men and it's not only for its multi award-winning story lines, easy-on-the eye lead character Don Draper and fantastic fashion. The interiors are expertly designed and dressed and although the show is set in 1960s New York, these sets provide us with lots of inspiration for interiors today. So, make yourself a martini, get comfortable and enjoy our little tour of some of the Mad Men interiors that we love:
Welcome to Don and Betty Draper's kitchen. Ok, the dark cabinetry and loud plaid wallpaper might be pushing it for a kitchen design today but the iconic rotary telephone now available in a rainbow of colours, the chrome toaster, whistling kettle and cafe style curtains are all retro touches still favoured today. The peninsula counter was very popular at this time and is still a favourite in kitchen layouts.
The Draper's living room features mid century classics that could easily fit into a living room today. That huge sectional sofa would look seriously stylish in a large contemporary living space. The classically styled sideboard has been replicated and reproduced ever since and still remains a firm favourite in traditional and contemporary interiors.
The pale blue velvet tufted headboard in the Draper's bedroom is so luxurious and glamourous and is one we'd happily place in a bedroom today. To bring it up to date you could pair it with crisp white linens and French mirrored bedside tables. Ahh. Pure luxury.
Fifty years on and the furniture in the Sterling Cooper offices still look seriously stylish. The clean contemporary lines of these sofas and chairs are hugely popular today.
Roger Sterling's minimalist all-white office pairs the now-classic Saarinen Tulip table with Artimede Nesso table lamp in a space that could easily be mistaken for the trendy Manhattan office of any ad exec today if it weren't for the black rotary dial telephone giving away it's age. These pieces are completely timeless and will add a classic designer touch to any space.
So, what do you think? Do you love this show as much as we do? What do you think of these interiors? We'd love to hear from you below.
If you'd like to add some retro style to your home, check out our seven retro style pieces for inspiration.
