Ralph
Lauren has a stunning home in Colorado. He has been a long-time collector of
Indian artifacts, camp blankets, concha belts. vintage cowboy gear etc. and
many pieces from his beautiful collection are on display there. The house has
been photographed by Architectural Digest and also by Oprah for both her
magazine and television show. As a designer, I look at it often and find
inspiration. I am currently working on a project that is using a lot of Western
and Native American influences, so Ralph Lauren's house is at the top of my
mind these days. I thought I'd share it with you here.
Ralph Lauren's Double R Ranch is 45 minutes from Telluride.
With
his wife Rickie on horseback, above. Photos of the living areas below:
What
I love about these interiors is that Ralph Lauren is not afraid to celebrate
the rustic, the aged, the faded, the frayed and the simple. While there's no
doubt that he mixes in many fabulous expensive items, there are so many charing
and wonderful flea market finds that really make these rooms seems so personal
and comfortable. Of course, the fact that every piece is perfectly staged and
placed has a lot to do with the overall fabulous-ness!
This
room is absolutely mind-blowing!
The
spectacular home theatre.
The
outdoor areas are just as wonderful as the interiors.
What
a place to spend the afternoon!
An
outdoor dining room for a crowd.
The
Double R ranch logo.
In
addition to the main house, there are a handful of guest cabins, teepees and
even trailers used to house guests on the property, below.
Lauren's
1936 red Ford pickup.
The
teepees are every young boy's fantasy come to life! Mine, too.
Ranch
hands and cowboys on a real cow drive, above.
For
a tour of Oprah exploring the ranch with Ralph Lauren, click here.
For a look at Ralph Lauren's Alpine Lodge Collection, look here.
For a look at Ralph Lauren's Alpine Lodge Collection, look here.
Photography by Gilles de Chabaneix/Portrait by
Bruce Weber as well as George Burns/Harpo Studios.
Ralph Lauren has a beautiful collection of
Native American inspired fabrics, many of which are available for purchase in
the Dragonfly online store. Click below to view them.
