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In the living room of this Connecticut farmhouse, wool blankets and fluffy flokati throws in creamy off-white shades add softness, while rustic wood accents—a round mirror, the three-legged stool—and a stone fireplace ground the space with earthy elements.

Soft Neutrals

In the living room of this Connecticut farmhouse, wool blankets and fluffy flokati throws in creamy off-white shades add softness, while rustic wood accents—a round mirror, the three-legged stool—and a stone fireplace ground the space with earthy elements.

This pretty, layered living room—pulled together in less than two weeks!—proves one-of-a-kind style is just a click away! See how it was decorated using only scores from eBay, Etsy, and Craigslist.

Pretty and Layered

This pretty, layered living room—pulled together in less than two weeks!—proves one-of-a-kind style is just a click away! See how it was decorated using only scores from eBay, Etsy, and Craigslist.

BRIAN WOODCOCK
Here, 1" x 4" pine boards, spaced about a foot apart, offer the look of custom paneling at a fraction of the price. Curtains in narrow vertical stripes break up the wall's horizontal lines. Multi-stripe pillows in complementary hues band together to dress up a neutral sofa. A wide white stripe, applied to the armchair's center using fabric paint (available at craft stores), packs a graphic punch.
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Striped Walls and Draperies

Here, 1″ x 4″ pine boards, spaced about a foot apart, offer the look of custom paneling at a fraction of the price. Curtains in narrow vertical stripes break up the wall’s horizontal lines. Multi-stripe pillows in complementary hues band together to dress up a neutral sofa. A wide white stripe, applied to the armchair’s center using fabric paint (available at craft stores), packs a graphic punch.

A hand-me-down buffet's original cherry finish felt a little formal for this Arizona ranch home, but with some matte chalk paint, the item took on a more casual look that set the tone for equally laid-back vintage pieces, from the leather luggage (that stores extra blankets) to a coffee table made from an antique mission door. A midcentury turquoise sofa adds a splash of happy color.

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Midcentury Charm

A hand-me-down buffet’s original cherry finish felt a little formal for this Arizona ranch home, but with some matte chalk paint, the item took on a more casual look that set the tone for equally laid-back vintage pieces, from the leather luggage (that stores extra blankets) to a coffee table made from an antique mission door. A midcentury turquoise sofa adds a splash of happy color.

DAVID TSAY
A midcentury pair of salvaged sofas cost a mere $100 on Craigslist—an upholsterer replaced the dated floral pattern with a soft, affordable blue Oxford cloth. For added charm in this North Carolina farmhouse, collected vintage finds decorate an industrial shelving unit.
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The Collected Look

A midcentury pair of salvaged sofas cost a mere $100 on Craigslist—an upholsterer replaced the dated floral pattern with a soft, affordable blue Oxford cloth. For added charm in this North Carolina farmhouse, collected vintage finds decorate an industrial shelving unit.

A wall of thrift-store paintings of the same subject can have even more impact than a single, more expensive piece. Case in point: the floral-filled gallery wall in this Texas home's living room.

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Thrift Store Gallery Wall

A wall of thrift-store paintings of the same subject can have even more impact than a single, more expensive piece. Case in point: the floral-filled gallery wall in this Texas home‘s living room.

So the interior didn't compete with views of the farm, the owner of this Alberta farmhouse opted for crisp white paint on the walls and ceiling, and blue draperies that complement the large stretch of sky outside the windows. Light pine floors with a single coat of whitewash allow the wood's natural grain to show without taking away from the room's airy feel.

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Light and Airy

So the interior didn’t compete with views of the farm, the owner of this Alberta farmhouse opted for crisp white paint on the walls and ceiling, and blue draperies that complement the large stretch of sky outside the windows. Light pine floors with a single coat of whitewash allow the wood’s natural grain to show without taking away from the room’s airy feel.

Think every living room needs draperies? Think again. Here, bare windows make for a refreshingly streamlined look that also takes advantage of this Florida cottage's beautiful light.

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Streamlined

Think every living room needs draperies? Think again. Here, bare windows make for a refreshingly streamlined look that also takes advantage of this Florida cottage‘s beautiful light.

Covered in sumptuous blue velvet, these 8-foot-long chesterfield sofas are just as comfy as they are swanky. The drift-wood coffee table, layered rugs, old-world oil paintings, and pinky-red pillows warm up the blue-and-white scheme in this California bungalow.

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Comfy and Cozy

Covered in sumptuous blue velvet, these 8-foot-long chesterfield sofas are just as comfy as they are swanky. The drift-wood coffee table, layered rugs, old-world oil paintings, and pinky-red pillows warm up the blue-and-white scheme in this California bungalow.

In the living area of this Martha's Vineyard home, furnishings are awash in a sea of blues, but slight variations in tone and subtle patchwork motifs take the place of sharply contrasting patterns and hues. A patchwork rug from Nomadic Trading Company anchors the living area, furnished with linen sofas and a wingback chair by Cisco. The glass top on Groundwork's reclaimed-oak coffee table displays a collage of vintage art.

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Blue Hues

In the living area of this Martha’s Vineyard home, furnishings are awash in a sea of blues, but slight variations in tone and subtle patchwork motifs take the place of sharply contrasting patterns and hues. A patchwork rug from Nomadic Trading Company anchors the living area, furnished with linen sofas and a wingback chair by Cisco. The glass top on Groundwork’s reclaimed-oak coffee table displays a collage of vintage art.

CHRISTOPHER BAKER
The all-white backdrop cleared the way for a crisp and cozy color scheme of grey, black, and green. Gingham curtains and plaid pillows play up the preppy country feel of this Georgia log cabin.

Pattern Play

The all-white backdrop cleared the way for a crisp and cozy color scheme of grey, black, and green. Gingham curtains and plaid pillows play up the preppy country feel of this Georgia log cabin.

SARAH DORIO