AMC's Mad Men [1] hits the mark on so many levels, from its spot-on, witty dialogue to its vintage geekery [2] and sexy '60s looks [3]. I, of course, am all atwitter over the awesome interiors.
The next room I'll break down is Helen Bishop's living room. Helen, neighbor to the Drapers, is the (scandalous!) single mom in the show. It's fairly casual, since it's mainly used for entertaining her son and watching TV. I love the individual elements of the room, and I've created some updated takes on the original look.
The Sofa: For a slight update, I chose solid color sofas with slightly cleaner lines than Helen's sofa, but which maintain the same period authenticity.
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Westwood 87" Sofa in Discover [3]Westwood 87" Sofa in Discover [3] by Room & Board [3] $999.00
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Martha Stewart with Bernhardt Putnam Tufted Sofa [3]with Bernhardt Putnam Tufted Sofa [3] by Martha Stewart [3] $1,749.00 at Macy's [3]
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Baxter Sofa [3]Baxter Sofa [3] by Jayson Home & Garden [3] $2,195.00 at Jayson [3]
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Blu Dot Paramount Studio Sofa [3]Paramount Studio Sofa [3] by Blu Dot [3] $1,599.00 at Design Public [3]
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The Pillows and Throw: Since I went with a solid sofa, I mixed it up a bit with the pillows and throws. You can definitely find similar looks at flea markets.
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Dempster Side Stripe Pillow [3]Dempster Side Stripe Pillow [3] by CB2 [3] $19.95
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Bertrand Pillow [3]Bertrand Pillow [3] by Jayson Home & Garden [3] $215.00 at Jayson [3]
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Etro Bati Stitch Throw [3]Bati Stitch Throw [3] by Etro [3] $650.00 $227.45 at Saks Fifth Avenue [3]
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Olli & Lime - Carrie Pillow [3]Olli & Lime - Carrie Pillow [3] by 2Modern [3] $35.00
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Orb Pillow [3]Orb Pillow [3] by Be & D [3] $59.95 at Crate & Barrel [3]
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Barneys New York Ibiza Zig Zag Throw- Red [3]Ibiza Zig Zag Throw- Red [3] by Barneys New York [3] $365.00
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Needlework Pillow, Rectangle [3]Needlework Pillow, Rectangle [3] by Anthropologie [3] $78.00 $19.95
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Kumi Pillow [3]Kumi Pillow [3] by Crate & Barrel [3] $24.95 $12.95
The Table Lamps: I'm a sucker for matching table lamps, and while the ones found in the photo above are perfect for Helen's home, they're not perfect for everyone. With that in mind, I've found a slightly updated take on their look, which is 21st-century friendly.
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Moore Table Lamp in Golden Opal [3]Moore Table Lamp in Golden Opal [3] by Room & Board [3] $299.00 $199.99
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Campari Green Table Lamps [3]Campari Green Table Lamps [3] by Bed Bath & Beyond [3] $179.99
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Asbury Table Lamp [3]Asbury Table Lamp [3] by Crate & Barrel [3] $229.00
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Dover Table Lamp [3]Dover Table Lamp [3] by Crate & Barrel [3] $329.00 $169.00
The Wall Art: The organic shape of the gold tree branch sculpture was a common feature of '60s living rooms. Here are some other options for sculptural wall elements.
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'The Elms' Metal Wall Art by Artisan House [3]'The Elms' Metal Wall Art by Artisan House [3] by Bed Bath & Beyond [3] $379.99
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Crossroads Wall Art [3]Crossroads Wall Art [3] by Be & D [3] $99.95 at Crate & Barrel [3]
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Roost Gingko Leaf Wall Sculpture [3]Gingko Leaf Wall Sculpture [3] by Roost [3] $330.00 at Velocity Art and Design [3]
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Brass Squares Wall Art [3]Brass Squares Wall Art [3] by CB2 [3] $79.95 $69.95
Photos Courtesy of AMC [4]