Dream Design Scheme: Equestrian-Inspired Home Elements
July 20, 2012 | At Home
Equestrian or not, horse riding season has started in the Hamptons, with Bridgehampton Polo tomorrow and the Hampton Classic fast approaching on August 26. Pay homage to the Hamptons’s horse heritage with equestrian-inspired elements for the home.
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Bob Tabor's iconic photographs of Hamptons horses would be the perfect country complement to an East End space.
Bob Tabor Image, Mecox Gardens (pricing upon request). 66 Newtown Lane, East Hampton, 329-9405
A small accessory box is a subtle yet eye-catching way to introduce an equestrian theme into a foyer, onto a bedside table, or on a living room end table.
Dancing horse curved box, Waylande Gregory ($185). Maison 24, 2424 Main St., Bridgehampton, 537-2488
A home can never have too many throws. This blanket’s gray and brown color scheme is simple enough to make its bold horse print apropos.
Horse throw, Mecox Gardens (price available upon request). 66 Newtown Lane, East Hampton, 329-9405
The late Slim Aarons is famous for this iconic Pebble Beach piece of five horseback riders. It’s a slightly modern way to celebrate such a classic theme.
Slim Aarons Pebble Beach ($160). Clic Bookstore & Gallery, 23 Newtown Lane, East Hampton, 329-8545
With 90% of images about Hamptons horses, Bob Tabor’s Horse Whisperings is the perfect tome for a coffee table.
Horse Whisperings by Bob Tabor, Mecox Gardens ($69.50). 66 Newtown Lane, East Hampton, 329-9405
—LISA EHRLICH
PHOTOGRAPHY BY LISA EHRLICH (TABOR IMAGE; HORSE THROW)
Hamptontoes is a blog by interior designer Lisa Ehrlich, who shares her musings on all things interior design related, along with tidbits for living a happy and stylish life. Stay tuned for bi-weekly blog posts on décor, entertaining, and her take on the Hamptons.