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The Cognac Study
Old Money, Your Money: The Study
Leather, walnut and plaid: a study that looks handed down, not bought this year.
This room relies on deep forest greens and oxblood reds to feel collected over decades. Dark walnut shelves and brass accents create a quiet, scholarly weight.
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The 9 pieces
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armchair
Chesterfield Brown Faux Leather Button Tufted Accent Chair
Deep button tufting on warm cognac faux leather invites long reading sessions by the fire.
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rug
nuLOOM Emmy Faded Persian Machine Washable Red 8 ft. x 10 ft. Area Rug
Faded red Persian patterns bring traditional grounding to the dark wooden floors.
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table lamp
Benjara Pedestal Base Metal Table Lamp with Pleated Fabric Shade, Brass
A pleated fabric shade atop an aged brass pedestal casts a soft, downward glow.
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picture light
JUSHENG Brass 16 in. LED Picture Light with Remote Control Dimmable and Swivel
A slim brass fixture illuminates landscape canvas art with gallery warmth.
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wall art
Stupell Industries Traditional Grounded Beauty Landscape Gold Floating Frame Canvas Art, 21 x 17
Traditional landscape art in a gold floating frame mimics centuries-old oil paintings.
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bookcase
Sauder Select Engineered Wood 5-Shelf Bookcase in Grand Walnut
Walnut shelves filled spine-out with hardbacks do most of the library work.
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throw
Ox Bay Navy Blue/White Tartan Plaid Cotton Throw Blanket, 50" x 60"
Navy blue and white tartan plaid cotton adds a classic heritage pattern.
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pillows
PAVILIA Emerald Green Decorative Throw Pillow Covers 20x20 Set of 2
Emerald green velvet pillow covers introduce subtle texture against the leather armchair.
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side table
Kate and Laurel Celia 14 in. Gold Round Metal End Table
A round gold metal end table offers a slender profile for holding evening drinks.
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The details
Why it reads expensive
- Stack hardback books horizontally and vertically on shelves to make the room look lived-in and deeply read rather than newly decorated.
- Mount battery-operated brass picture lights directly above framed art to mimic the warm, deliberate illumination found in historic libraries.
- Mix heavy wools, smooth leathers, and pleated shades to create visual depth and tactile warmth without relying on bright colors.
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