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Steal This LookIssue — Handmade Winter

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

January 20, 2026

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 thoughtfu 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 Taiko Stained Teak Outdoor Loveseat from CB2 is a good match for the sleek, oiled-wood look ($3,699).
a lookalike for the caned chair is the barrel back caned dining armchair, \$649 22
Above: A lookalike for the caned chair is the Barrel Back Caned Dining Armchair, $649 from Pottery Barn.
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 Chairish, 1stDibs, and the like.
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. 
the gira floor lamp is \$\169 from article. 25
Above: The Gira floor lamp is $169 from Article.

Textiles

authentic tuareg rugs can be found from a variety of purveyors like chairish; h 26
Above: Authentic tuareg rugs can be found from a variety of purveyors like Chairish; head here to browse. 
the solid mohair throw in mustard is \$335 from hawkins new york. 27
Above: The Solid Mohair Throw in Mustard is $335 from Hawkins New York.

Accessories

the vintage linen bolster pillow cover in natural is \$\1\29 from parachute. (i 28
Above: The Vintage Linen Bolster Pillow Cover in Natural is $129 from Parachute. (It fits their Down Alternative Bolster Pillow Insert.)
a terra cotta plant pot and saucer is \$\19.99 from h&m home. (we also like 29
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. 30
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.

N.B.: This story originally ran on November 19, 2024 and has been updated with new pricing and links.

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