one thing that I definitely neglected to mention is that I'm now a bi-monthly guest poster over at BackGarage! it's been one of my favorite reads since moving to Chicago and I'm very honored to be a little part of it.
my first post debuted two weeks ago, check it out:
This is a guest post by Dean Fisher.
I instantly knew I wanted to pair it with a marble-topped coffee table to keep the vibe on the "glam" side, which would balance the very "typical vintage" look of the sofa. One of the first things that popped up in my search? This stunner:
Now onto the rug, which, as The Dude will tell you, "really ties the room together". Hey, he's right! Lately I've been loving layered rugs, so I was thrilled when I came across these two:
That. Kilim. Is. Gorgeous. Can you imagine how the bright colors would pop in front of the deeply verdant couch? Since, at 5x10, it's really too small for a living room, I would layer it over this (brand new!) seagrass rug which is more appropriately sized. Using a rug that's too small for your space is one of the most common decorating mistakes...when in doubt, go for the larger option!
I really like how the chocolate binding picks up on the brown hues in the kilim and the natural weave nicely accompanies the other natural elements in the room (like the marble and...well, you'll see). The kilim is a basement bargain at $125 and the seagrass rug is being offered for only $200, which is also a great deal for something that size.
And then there's my absolute favorite kind of accessory...the dead kind!
So... what else would you include? I'd love to find some rad end tables for either side of the sofa, throw in a pair of brass lamps, maybe a sleek, modern Parsons table for the flatscreen, some strategically-placed stacks of magazines, and perhaps that aforementioned pair of wingbacks that you can always find cheaply on Craigslist (but you have to be ready to invest in reupholstering them!).
Dean is from Kentucky, but just moved to Chicago after living in Los Angeles for a while. Still there? Good, cause it gets weirder. Dean is a girl with a dude's name, has a severe aversion to cilantro, and always says "yes" to fun.
what'd ya think?? I'm putting the second one together right now and it will be up tomorrow morning. don't forget to check BackGarage to find out what kind of rad, affordable treasures I'm finding for a plantation-influenced dining room!
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