D. Porthault: The Art of Luxury Linens

Terry towels show off Porthault’s signature scalloped and bound edges. Cheery bedrooms—many with canopy beds and playful wallpaper—flaunt sheets, coverlets, pillows, and shams in gorgeous printed florals. Sweetly decorated nurseries favor blue, pink, and yellow prints. Tour traditional and old-world styles as well as contemporary upmarket decor for younger families. Tables set with cloths, placemats, and napkins feature hand-embroidered, custom designs inspired by nature. Porthault has been the favored French luxury brand for linens and other fabrics for nearly one hundred years. Clothes may make the man, but gorgeous, high-quality sheets make the bed.Brian D. Coleman, MD, divides his time between Seattle and New York. Brian is the author of twenty books on the decorative arts, including the recent titles Farrow & Ball and Fortuny Interiors.Erik Kvalsvik has been the principal photographer of more than a dozen books, including Fortuny Interiors, Barry Dixon Inspirations, and Traditi

His articles have appeared in magazines ranging from Old House Journal, where he is the West Coast editor; to Period Living in the U.K. He lives in Washington, D.C.. He has been the principal photographer of more than a dozen books, including Barry Dixon Inspirations. His clients include major national magazines and museums as well as leading ar

Coleman, MD, divides his time between Seattle and New York. His clients include major national magazines and museums as well as leading architects and interior designers. He has been the principal photographer of more than a dozen books, including Barry Dixon Inspirations. About the AuthorBrian D. Brian is the author of seven books on the decorative arts, including the recent titles Farrow & Ball and Cottages.Erik Kvalsvik is a photographer of architecture and interiors. He lives in Washington, D.C.. His articles have appeared in magazines ranging from Old House Journal, where he is the West Coast editor; to Period Living in the U.K