The World of Peter Dunham - (Hardcover)

Book Synopsis

A-list interior designer Peter Dunham's first book reveals his singular approach to colorful, pattern-filled interiors with world-class photography of never-before-seen projects.

Peter Dunham is a Los Angeles-based interior designer known for his bold use of color and pattern, sophisticated yet casual style, and a timeless feeling. The Los Angeles Times described his style as "Merchant Ivory Moderne" and "restraint with a kick."

The World of Peter Dunham features a dozen of Dunham's most recent projects, ranging from chic New York City penthouses to sun-kissed California gems, as well as Dunham's own residences, including his Paris pied-à-terre.

Each chapter's rich imagery illuminates a tenet of his design ethos--Color, Rhythm, Togetherness, Nature--along with the people and places that have shaped his unique point of view. Here is a dynamic mix of projects, many featuring Dunham's internationally acclaimed textiles, all presented in stunning photographs. In 2024, he opened his second brick and mortar showroom, Peter Dunham Home & Garden, in New York City.

Dunham and his design team split their time between restoring older houses and collaborating with renowned architects on brand-new residences. Current projects include a modernist Marmol Radziner house overlooking the Pacific in Montecito, residences in Los Angeles, the Bay Area, Newport Beach, New York City, Dallas, Sag Harbor, Montana, and an iconic 1963 Horace Gifford house on Fire Island. Peter is based between Los Angeles and New York City.

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Review Quotes

"The World of Peter Dunham is swathed in the iconic Fig Leaf printed textile for which the celebrated Los Angele-based interior (and textile) designer has become known. . . . this beautifully produced tome doles out Peter's own personal design tenets: color, rhythm, togetherness, and nature."--Elle Decor

"Anyone familiar with L.A. designer Peter Dunham's textiles and wallpapers will recognize the joyful appeal of his work--his bestselling fig leaf print appears on the book's cover. . . . In this book, the designer shows off breezy projects that are full of playful prints and color."--House & Home

"In famed designer Peter Dunham's debut book, The World of Peter Dunham, bold color and pattern lead readers through 12 stunning projects--including his own residence."--Atlanta Homes & Lifestyles

"Known for his bold use of color and pattern, sophisticated yet casual style, and a timeless feeling, Peter Dunham shares his tool kit and tenets of design."
--Traditional Home

"Peter Dunham takes readers back to the beginning, charting the magical homes he's lived in over the years and spotlighting the legendary influences he's encountered through his journey. . . .[He] also generously breaks down his design ethos, laying out every ingredient he believes is required to make a successful home."--Kelly Allen, House Beautiful

"This book will earn pride of place on your coffee table with its Fig Leaf-fabric cover. But it's more than just a pretty cover--Dunham's fascinating biography, his exuberant, optimistic designs (both interiors and fabrics), and always-creative ideas will charm and enthrall you."--Frederic

About the Author

Peter Dunham is a renowned interiors, textiles, and furnishings designer celebrated for his sophisticated yet casual aesthetic, worldly eye, and deft use of pattern and color. Born and raised in Europe, he moved to New York as a young man before relocating to Los Angeles where he founded Peter Dunham & Associates. The firm works on projects all over the globe, often collaborating with leading architects on ground-up construction and historic houses. His textiles and furnishings brands, Peter Dunham Textiles and Hollywood at Home, are beloved sources for designers and design enthusiasts alike. Peter has appeared as a design expert on television on PBS and Bravo and his work has been featured in Architectural Digest, ELLE Decor, WSJ, the New York Times, House & Garden, House Beautiful, Coastal Living, WSJ, Veranda, Domino, Los Angeles Times,​ and more. He has been named to ELLE Decor's A-List. Stephen Drucker is the former editor-in-chief of House Beautiful and Town & Country, and has developed some of Vendome's most successful interior design titles, including Sunnylands and Inspired Design. He has been a contributor to numerous publications, including Architectural Digest, Travel + Leisure, House & Garden, and the New York Times. He lives in New York.