Set Pieces: Inside the homes of 'Parenthood'

Like the sets of "Modern Family," the fictional homes in “Parenthood” not only use interiors to express character but also give wider exposure to popular looks in home decor.

In the home of Camille and Zeek Braverman (Bonnie Bedelia and Craig T. Nelson, above), the woodsy kitchen has an old-fashioned, welcoming feel that set decorator Julieann Getman achieved with a wainscot backsplash, paneled kitchen cabinets in a shade of Farrow & Ball paint called Calke Green and walls in Benjamin Moore's Rockport Gray. Hanging lamps like the kind you might have seen in an old schoolhouse are from Practical Props in North Hollywood, and the curtains came from Jet Rag, a vintage clothing store in West Hollywood.

Zeek and Camille's successful attorney daughter, Julia (Erika Christensen), lives in a more contemporary environment. "We wanted to reflect her taste in art and Midcentury Modernism and her ability to purchase it," Getman says. The decorator pulled off the look on a tight budget, finding a coffee table and chairs that looked similar to Mies van der Rohe's classic 1929 Barcelona design at Blueprint in Los Angeles, as well as tables at Crate & Barrel, rugs and pillows at West Elm and lighting from Lamps Plus and Ikea.

 

 

Adam Braverman (Peter Krause) and wife Kristina (Monica Potter) live in a house based on a Craftsman in Pasadena. "Their style is Pottery Barn, right off the shelf," Getman says. "Not everything matches, but it's easier when it's done that way." The kitchen is painted in Benjamin Moore's green-gray Saybrook Sage. Though the sofa and chaise sectional in the family area of the great room were custom-made from a striped material found at F&S Fabrics in L.A., many of the accessories are from discount stores such as Cost Plus World Market and HomeGoods. The wooden desk with barley twist legs, seen at left, was purchased at Wertz Bros. for $399. 

You can get the full story on the sets of "Parenthood" and click through a photo gallery that also includes the homes of "Modern Family" and "No Ordinary Family."

-- David A. Keeps

Photo credits: NBC/Universal

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Comments

[hector]

Great post! Those interior designs are well organize and very creative. Thanks for sharing.

[John]

Hi, David - great post with beautiful photos! Thanks for mentioning the use of our Lamps Plus table and desk lamps in the contemporary, Mid-Century home. The set turned out looking great. Thanks again for the mention!

[Casey]

Anyone know the title/artist of the painting hanging in "Julia's" living room in the baove picture? Thanks!

[Leslie Lomot]

I love the art in Julia's home. I would love to know where i can purchase the painting in Julia's bedroom...the one with the black background and yellow leaves....

[Jami]

I am obsessed with the painting in Julia's home above the fireplace. Does anyone know the artist/title of the painting?

[Liza Pagel]

I too am obsessed with the painting in Julia's home above the fireplace (as seen in the above pic). Does anyone know the artist/title of the painting as I have searched everywhere and can't find it?

[L.A. at Home editor]

Casey, Leslie, Jami, Liza: L.A. at Home is on the case and will research the artwork further. Stay tuned for details.

[Casey]

Thanks so much for looking into it!

[L.A. at Home]

Fans of that painting in Julia's living room, we have your answer on the artist's name: http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/home_blog/2010/10/parenthood-nbc-julias-house.html

[Erin]

I would love to know where I can get the quilt on Amber's bed. Any ideas where it came from?

[Fletch]

My wife and I would like to know the blue color on the wall in Adam and Christina's bedroom

[Brittany]

Hi all. I am dying to know where the art above Cristina and Adam's bed is from. I've been scouring the web to no avail. Would totally appreciate any information about it.
Thanks so much.

[Tammy Reichley]

Who is the artist for the art hanging above the fireplace in Julia's home on the Parenthood TV show?

[rustic lamp]

I love the decor of these rooms. They are so well put together.