Anyway, Nester has declared it Price My Space day, and since I've often thought about the cost of our home - not the physical house, the pieces that have made it our home - I wanted to participate. As my three original readers know, we started out as the hand-me-down kids - we feel like we've been uber frugal in our two years of home ownership - we've only had to buy things like accent tables. But let's see, shall we?
1. Our Sofa - This was free, but I paid $75 for a Sure Fit Slipcover, and later paid $30 for the cotton duck to make the individual cushion slipcovers. So this sofa cost us a total of $105.
2. Black and Glass PB knock-off console table from Target. $125
3. IKEA coffee table - $99 (now $129).
4. Fireplace Mantle from Home Depot - $89.
5. Mirror from Gordman's - $45.
6. The big green chair. The most comfortable piece of furniture ever came from our friend Sarah when we were both moving simultaneously. B, Casco and I fight over who gets to sit in this chair. I've considered throwing a white slipcover on it, but the green seems to work and I don't like things to be too matchy matchy. We'll see. $0.
7. Dolce Slipper Chair from Target - $125
8. My beloved green lamps from Target - $60 for two.
9. Side table from Target's Home Design Event - $60.
10. Velvet panels from Bed Bath and Beyond - $60 for the four panels in the living room.
11. Sisal Rug from IKEA - $29.99
12. Not Pictured: TV Console - $219 and TV - I have no idea, that was all Mr. B.
Total: $891.99
Of course, there are throw pillows that move in and out with the seasons, but that's our Living Room...our just under $900 living room. Squeezing a new sofa into that mix is no big deal, right? Right...
16 comments:
Love that - I haven't read a room yet that was under $1000 - yours looks awesome.
DEFINITELY leave the chair green! It gives you a great starting point for accesorizing because all greens go together-mother nature is a great decorator. It anchors that end of the room, and I think covering it in white might make the room a bit too light-light and bright is great but you do need some contrast to appreciate it.
Looks good! I do love nester. She has lots of good advice. I wish I could be more like her.
Wow! Your space is so clean and fresh looking! Beautiful!
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The coffee table is awesome. Love the baskets!
Oh my... does your room ever photograph well! It's gorgeous!
One deal I always make with myself is, take a pic and then look at that to decifer if I've hit the nail on the head. A picture never lies. You have it dead on.
Donna
OK, I'm sitting in my living room right now trying to price it. The couch was $900, I think? And the Ikea tables add up to about $150 but my parents paid for that, so does that count as free? And then the purple ottoman I got on sale for $30, the two floor lamps for $20 each, and the TV and TV stand for I don't know how much because that was all Torsten, so not counting that... well, let's just say it's lucky we don't have much furniture? Ugh.
Ok, I've said this before but I love your living room. I'm with you about the matchy-matchy but it's hard to pull off a look that isn't put still goes well together. Your room is awesome.
Great job! I understand the magic of being frugal! :)
You have a very pretty and cozy room. I agree, the green chair looks nice, I wouldn't cover it at all.
I'm so envious of all your windows. The natural light really brightens your room.
Very interesting! I don't read Nesting Place, but I may have to start. This is a really neat idea, and you've created such a fabulous living room for under $1K. Nice work, Em!
You have done a wonderful job putting this room together, and on a budget! I admire your creative skills!
Brenda
I love the Nester, she's so brilliant.
Kinda like Emily at Imperfect.
Love the room reveal. YOu got skill, girl. Can you come over and help me with my living room?
Visiting from the Price Your Space Party...the first thing that struck me about your space was its clean lines. I like open airy, bright simple spaces. Your's is beautiful. Abbie
Hello Emily - your room has such a nice, breezy comfy look to it! I really like your mantel and those fabulous curtains. Thank you for sharing!
Blessings,
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Love your living room! Where did you get the picture of Casco (I am assuming that is him)
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