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September 10, 2013 · 27 Comments

Living Room Source Guide

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Since my charming living room tour,  I’ve had questions from you about where I sourced some of my decor items and what paint color I used on the walls. This post is all about the sources!!

Now I know you won’t be able to go out and find these exact items as a lot of them were thrift store finds or purchased many years ago. But I wanted to show where I got these items so you know that you can put so many inexpensive decor items together for not very much money.

Living room source guide graphic.

So let’s start off with the wall color. Most of the main floor including the living room is Country Beige by Behr. It’s a beautiful creamy timeless neutral color that I love. It makes everything in the room light and bright. I’ve always had good luck with Behr colors.

Wall color Behr Country Beige.

I posted about my couch here. It’s come a long way from those first posts! I bought this couch on Craigslist as I’ve coveted a similar style at Restoration Hardware for years! When I found it, I bought it immediately even though the upholstery was dated however it was in amazing shape and it was only $300.

A neutral patterned couch on a rug.

It came with a bunch of cushions all along the back which I immediately got rid of.

The light coloured couch before revamping.

I bought the new upholstery fabric from Fabric.com: Belgium basketweave upholstery in tan. It seems scary to buy fabric online but I always order a few samples first and move it around the room to see which colors I like best with the lighting.

and I paid just over $1000 to have it reupholstered. I wasn’t going to do this myself and wanted it to be professionally. I’m so happy with the way it turned out!

And look at those legs!!!

Reupholstered couch in a neutral color in the living room.

The curtains and topiaries I made two years ago. These curtains are very simple to make and I’ll make a tutorial one day soon. Here’s my tutorial on blackout curtains for you to look at for now.

The ottoman {$150} is from Home Sense {like Home Goods but in Canada} and the fireplace screen is from Restoration Hardware purchased around six years ago.

The curtains, black fireplace screen and ottoman supply.

I love this old eye catching rusty green sap bucket. I purchased it at an antique store for nearly nothing. My friend, Tanis, gave me these faux peonies as she knows they’re my fave flower 😉  Thanks T!

Faux peonies in a green sap bucket.

The grey cable knit throw is from Chapters Indigo. I bought it on clearance for $20. Chapters Indigo is kinda like Barnes & Noble but in Canada {and way cooler in my opinion}. They have amazing decor items. And I’m in no way affiliated with them although I wish I was!

Our Pottery Barn moved buildings a few years ago and had an amazing moving clearance sale and I scored that iron side table for under $100!

Living room source guide with the throw on the back of the chair and a wooden table.

I bought our tall lamp from Canadian Tire and replaced it with a better shader a customized look. The lamp was around $50.

I have two of those glass and iron side tables from Home Sense but only one fits in this room so it’s down in the basement in case I every move things around.

The velvet and gold trim pillows are from West Elm and the other natural pillows are from Restoration Hardware.

Did you know Pottery Barn has rugs in clearance in the back, not on display? Just ask and they’ll tell you which ones are there. That’s how we scored this wool rug for around $500 which is an amazing price for  a 9 x 12 foot size!

A lamp, pillows and neutral rug in the living room.

One of my first big girl furniture pieces that I bought was this armoire from a local Vancouver store called Chintz & Co. I probably paid close to $800 for it but that’s nearly 15 years ago now. Same with that black fan. People can’t get over that I purchased it from Ikea. Yep, Ikea can have some amazing finds!

I purchased the two french side chairs from Home Sense. My trick is to go to stores like that often and early in the morning to find the best furniture items!

A large wooden armoire.

And here is how I’ve styled my bookshelves:

I’ve listed a breakdown of what each item is and where I got it from. Detailed? Yes. I thought you may want to know.

The elements listed on the shelf in the living room.

I want you to see you that you can style your bookshelves with every day stuff like magazines and frames and shells. I think the most expensive items on these shelves are the hardcover design books. Some of these were gifts {like the antique radio} but most were thrift store/antique store/Home Sense cheapy finds.

The open white shelving in the living room.

I love anything white and neutral. The reason all these odd items work together is because they are all neutral but with lots of texture. I’ve styled these bookshelves more times than I care to count but this is the way I like it. Lots of open space, not a lot of clutter, and all in the same neutral family.

Pictures and vases on the white shelf in living room.

Because I’m a neutral lover, I always remove my book covers. I like the neutral hardcover as opposed to the busy jacket. I also buy inexpensive books often from thrift stores. I just look at what the book looks like without the jacket. It’s usually gorgeous! Also, if you come across hardcover books that are in rough shape, tear the whole cover off and wrap some twine around a pile of them. And that will cost you next to nothing!!

White flowers and antique books on the mantel.

I hope this helped you with how you can decorate and style your room for not very much money!

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  1. Jenna says

    September 10, 2013 at 6:47 pm

    I’m so jealous of your gorgeous living room. I want your couch, your chairs, and pretty much everything else. Can you just box it all up and send it to me? mmmkkkkay….thanks!

    Reply
    • Jamie says

      September 21, 2013 at 2:48 pm

      Of course I’d send it to you BBFF!! It’s a bit big though 😉
      Hugs,
      J.

      Reply
  2. Stylish Kylie says

    September 11, 2013 at 6:08 pm

    Love your high-low decorating – mixing designer pieces and IKEA finds. Lovely

    Reply
    • Jamie says

      September 21, 2013 at 2:49 pm

      Thanks so much. I’m such a fan of your blog!! Thanks for stopping by 😉
      Hugs,
      Jamie

      Reply
  3. Lauren @ The Thinking Closet says

    September 14, 2013 at 5:19 pm

    This post is a GOLDMINE of information! Thank you! I especially appreciated seeing a breakdown of how you style your shelves; that’s an area in which I feel I could really use some growth. Pinned this puppy for future reference and to share with my followers!

    Warmly,
    Lauren
    The Thinking Closet

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    • Jamie says

      September 21, 2013 at 2:48 pm

      That’s so sweet of you, Lauren! You’re the best!
      Hugs,
      J.

      Reply
  4. Ellya Brill says

    September 26, 2013 at 8:37 am

    This very soothing and beautiful room. We are going to a move a new home. This is very inspiring. Thank you so much for sharing this. I am pinning all of it.

    Ellya
    @CuriositaEllya

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    • Jamie says

      September 26, 2013 at 5:00 pm

      Thanks so much, Ellya 😉
      Hugs,
      Jamie

      Reply
  5. monica livas says

    September 27, 2013 at 1:05 am

    Your living room is wonderful!

    Reply
    • Jamie says

      October 7, 2013 at 9:11 pm

      Thanks so much, Monica 😉
      Hugs,
      Jamie

      Reply
  6. Danielle says

    September 28, 2013 at 5:27 am

    Jamie, your living room is fantastic. Wow, I can’t believe it was only $100 to reupholster that couch! Thank you so much for sharing your sources at Silver Pennies Sundays. x

    Reply
    • Jamie says

      September 30, 2013 at 10:27 pm

      No, $1000 my dear! I thought I had a typo! LOL.
      Hugs,
      Jamie

      Reply
  7. Gaby {lifeineight.com} says

    September 28, 2013 at 2:18 pm

    That’s one beautiful living-room!

    Reply
    • Jamie says

      September 30, 2013 at 10:27 pm

      Thanks so much, Gaby 😉
      Hugs,
      Jamie

      Reply
  8. Judy says

    October 1, 2013 at 7:10 am

    Your living room is beautiful. I will be featuring it tonight at my Fall into Fall party that opens at 8pm EST. Please stop by and pick up an I’ve Been Featured button. Thanks. http://diybydesign.blogspot.com

    Reply
    • Jamie says

      October 7, 2013 at 9:12 pm

      Thanks so much again, Judy!!
      Hugs,
      Jamie

      Reply
  9. Patricia Krank says

    October 1, 2013 at 7:27 am

    Jamie – Your living room is amazing. So peaceful and so beautiful. I love that you shared how you put it together and even how you styled your bookshelves. I have a guest cottage you can stay in if you’re wanting to some to the Seattle area to do some home decorating!
    Blessings,
    Patti

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    • Jamie says

      October 7, 2013 at 9:15 pm

      Thanks so much, Patricia! Don’t tease me with your request to go to your cottage! I only live 3 hours away 😉
      And I think you’re doing a fabulous job yourself!
      Hugs,
      Jamie @ somuchbetterwithage.com

      Reply
  10. Carrie - Curate by Carrie Corson says

    October 8, 2013 at 8:16 am

    Your living room is absolutely lovely! I’m new here. I love the sofa transformation. Can’t wait to look around a bit. I would love to invite you to share this at Modern Cottage Monday a new link party at Curate by Carrie Corson:)

    Reply
    • Jamie says

      October 9, 2013 at 10:07 pm

      Thanks for stopping by, Carrie! I’ll have to stop by your blog 😉
      Hugs,
      Jamie

      Reply
  11. BrocanteuseRose says

    January 29, 2014 at 10:59 am

    Love it!

    Reply
    • Jamie says

      January 29, 2014 at 9:17 pm

      Thank you 😉

      Reply
  12. Cindy says

    March 11, 2014 at 2:29 pm

    What a beautiful living room… and i love the rug, the softness and colors are perfect!

    Cindy

    Reply
    • Jamie says

      March 22, 2014 at 5:07 pm

      Thanks so much, Cindy!
      Hugs,
      Jamie

      Reply
  13. ld says

    October 9, 2014 at 8:30 pm

    I love all of your decorating! I am curious as to how you painted the rock on your fireplace? I have been wanting to do the same thing to mine but I am scared. What did you use and how did you do it? What are your tips for that?

    Reply
  14. Laura F says

    November 21, 2017 at 8:46 am

    I love the mirror above the fireplace! Please let us know where you got it, or perhaps how it came to be…Thank you

    Reply
    • Jamie says

      December 9, 2017 at 4:51 pm

      Hi Laura,
      I found the mirror at a local shop years ago on clearance. I haven’t been able to find another one like it, sorry.
      Hugs, Jamie

      Reply

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