eclectic living room: tables and lighting.

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Ok, I'm still not over building my dream living room. After putting together the larger pieces together yesterday, I couldn't help but think about the tables and lighting that would surround it.

With the textiles so vibrant and graphic, I wanted to balance with simple accessories in stone, metal and wood. The clean lines and monochromatic scheme act as white space for the eye without feeling dull or boring. And, since the sofa would be so large in my dream living room, I liked the idea of smaller accent and coffee tables combined with a floor lamp and pendant light to maximize space. Finished off with a large poster in WPA style of one of our favorite trips.

tip: Find tables with similar materials and styles without having them match. This will keep the space feeling eclectic without seeming too "garage sale".

eureka: my future eclectic living room design.

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And this is what I'll be saving up for. Starting now.

After browsing the tv consoles yesterday, I figured I might as well look for the rest of the space. Our current sofa is at least a million years old void of any and all shape, complete with matching chair and a half for added blobby-ness. Everything is taupe, brown or beige partly because I couldn't make a decision that long ago and partly because it's impossible to match gross. 

So, while I may go with the deeper blue version of the chair, my heart is completely set on fulfilling this look in our living room. It's modern and eclectic with enough charisma and personality to make a person feel at home when visiting. Love, love, love this look.