Double Take – my new feature on Erin’s inspirational blog called Design for Mankind. We’re going to talk about all of the fabulous rooms you see on shows and only wished you had. But why not make it a reality. While they’re not exactly designer pieces, our finds are still oh-so-chic and maybe a little easier on the wallet. If you missed Victory Ford’s apartment on Lipstick Jungle, then take a look. Otherwise it’s Cashmere Mafia time…

Cashmere Mafia, ABC’s glamorous show featuring four successful New York City women, is not only fun to watch for the drama, fashion, and killer heels, but also for the fabulous decor. These women in power definitely work in style and that is especially true for Caitlin, played by the gorgeous Bonnie Sommerville. Her office epitomizes everything I would ever want in a workspace and it’s chic to the core. All Caitlin’s office is missing is a crystal chandelier…

Let’s see if we can recreate the Cashmere Mafia look but minus the whopping big budget that Caitlin, a marketing executive for a cosmetics firm, must have. While I’m meeting with my clients, I definitely wouldn’t mind sitting on the clarke sofa from Room & Board. This gorgeous sofa in dorien fabric is flanked by two lamps, similar to the opus table lamps. Navy pillows bring a touch of chicness to the sofa, which Oromono’s ridge pillows will definitely add. Sophie side chairs from Oly will provide ultra-luxurious seating at the parsons inspired table. And we’ll round out the space with the bordeaux console table, perhaps spraying it in a brighter gold to match Caitlin’s piece.

Now let’s tackle the walls. A very neutral palette gives Caitlin’s office a certain level of elegance. When I think of shades of cream and white, there is no place to look for inspiration other than Sarah Richardson’s designs featured on Design Inc (check out her show on Fine Living). Sarah is a master at creating soothing rooms with pops of color, and often uses Pratt & Lambert paint. I’m a Benjamin Moore gal but perhaps it’s time for a change. Silver lining, featured in one of Sarah’s living room designs, would be a close match for Caitlin’s walls. And the walls will glow with the light provided by the abundance of lamps around her office.

After we paint those walls, we must hang eye popping artwork like this pink orchid. For a touch more drama, why not add some decadent moulding? If you still have the February issue of Domino lying around, revisit the deep purple paneling on page 37 (or see it here). This room grabbed me as I flipped through the pages last month, probably because of the moulding and rich color. And like I said, all the Cashmere Mafia interior designers need to add is a Paris Flea Market chandelier, and Domino has done just that!

Thank you again, Erin, for adding my show-inspired finds to a new feature on your wonderful blog, which you aptly named Double Take. Have you checked out Design for Mankind yet? It has become my daily dose of inspiration. I bet you’ll get hooked too.

Interested in more set design inspired rooms? Here are the latest posts from my new feature, Double Take:

Image credits: ABC, Room & Board, Crate & Barrel, Oromono, Oly, Coffee Tables Galore, Design Inc., Art.com, Domino Magazine.