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 Wall Street Journal 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.

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.

Details

ISBN13: 9780865654440
Format: Hardback
Number of Pages: 320
Edition:
Publication Date: 08 Jul 2025
Publisher: Vendome Press
Publication City, Country: United States
Dimensions (cm): 30.5(H)x25.4(L)2400
Weight (gm): 2400

Author Biography

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, and more.

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.

Reviews

"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" (4/2/2025 12:00:00 AM)
"A dozen of his most recent projects--including many of his own magical homes and several never-before-seen spaces--star in The World of Peter Dunham (Vendome), an exhilarating new volume that illuminates [Dunham's] ethos and sheds light on the people and places that shaped a sui generis approach that continuously feels fresh." --Ryan Waddoups "Galerie" (5/8/2025 12:00:00 AM)
"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" (4/2/2025 12:00:00 AM)
"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" (5/1/2025 12:00:00 AM)
"Place is central to how Peter Dunham conjures the fabulously fun yet poised interiors that have propelled the multi-talented designer to industry sainthood. . . . A dozen of his most recent projects star in The World of Peter Dunham, an exhilarating volume that illuminates his ethos and sheds light on the people and places that shaped his sui generis approach."--Ryan Waddoups "Galerie" (6/11/2025 12:00:00 AM)