Pretty Color for an Architectural Classic

Built-in shelves and a window seat set a cozy stage in the library, accented by a colorful “Tree of Life” fabric from Lee Jofa at the windows. Clarence House’s “Velour Irelande” is on the window-seat cushion.

Window-treatment fabric (“Tree of Life”/Multi #667069): Lee Jofa, 800/453-3563, leejofa.com
Wall color: custom.
Pillow fabric on window seat (“Velour Irelande”/Vert, Or #32315-1): Clarence House, 800/803-2850, clarencehouse.com
Pillow trim (“Paddington Wool Pompom”/Marakesh #985-39890-20): Samuel & Sons, 212/704-8000, samuelandsons.com
Upholstered stool: owner’s collection.
Camelback sofa (antique): Joseph Minton Antiques, 214/744-3111, josephmintonantiques.com
Sofa fabric (“Carlton”/Espresso): Robert Allen Design, 800/333-3777, robertallendesign.com
Sewing table (antique); needlepoint pillows (antique): The Mews, 214/748-9070.