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MODERN & COZY LIVING ROOM (Kid & Pet Friendly!)
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items The living room is my “peaceful place” and it’s important for me that it’s be both comfortable and stylishly elegant. These are some of my latest and favorite purchases that have up leveled our living room - kid and pet approved!
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DECOR
ART
FURNITURE
RUGS
ELECTRONICS
LIGHTING
DECOR
These decor items add some class and elegance to our living room space, and are all kid-friendly! I try to shop stylish pieces that you’d see in West Elm or Pottery Barn, but at a cheaper cost.
These set of vases are very high quality, comparable to West Elm and Pottery Barn. I was very impressed when I received them! I move them around but currently have them on my mantle.
Carrot's Den Donut Vase Set of 2 - White Ceramic
These velvet pillows from Anthropology come in so many colors - I have a pair of them on our couch, and the quality is amazing! They even withstand pets and kids, and are comfortable as well. Highly recommend!
Adelina Velvet Pillow
I’m always terrified of using real candles in my house (hello rambunctious kids!). These blameless candles are so cool, and have a setting that causes the light to flicker like real candles. They also come with a remote to control the brightness and ...
GenSwin Flameless Ivory Taper Candles 6PK
These are great curtains from West Elm (and they come in a pair of two!). Great quality! Perfect for my living room space.
Cotton Canvas Bomu Curtains (Set of 2)
This clock hangs in our living room and is the perfect accent piece. I love the gold and wooden detail as it gives an upscale yet natural look to the room. Highly recommend!
Joss & Main Juliann 20" Wall Clock & Reviews - Wayfair
ART
This is the most expensive piece of art I’ve ever purchased (yay I’m a big girl now!), and I have to say it’s worth every penny. Photos do not do this justice! It’s very classy and is a conversation piece. It’s almost like jewelry for your living roo...
Capiz Square Dimensional Wall Art | West Elm
I was VERY impressed by the quality of this art piece when I opened it. I honestly don’t expect it to be as nice and expensive looking as it is. My favorite art piece purchased on Amazon by far. Highly recommend!! It’s so elegant and classy, and the ...
SIGNWIN Vintage Forest Lake Swan Art 26x36
This 3-piece mirror set from West Elm allows for creativity in the way you hang them; you can also split them up and use them in different rooms! Great quality - they add unique visual interest to my living room!
Metal Framed Organic Shaped Mirrors (Set of 3)
Trust me - these are absolutely exquisite in person!! I wasn’t sure how they’d look in person when I bought them, and was absolutely floored when I unboxed them. They’re absolutely stunning and really dress up a space! I love that’s it’s dimensional ...
A&B Home Aurelia Shadow Box Wall Decor, Set of 2
This gorgeous carved wooden panel from World Market is so stunning- and looks much better in person! Because it’s made of real wood, it has a certain “vibe” to it that really elevates a room. Highly recommend!
Natural Wood Arches Panel Wall Decor - World Market
I go through this wire quite a lot, and use it to hang all art and mirrors in my home. Very easy to use! You can cut it with regular scissors.
Hillman Picture Hanging Wire, 30 lb, Galv.
I have a pair of these art pieces hanging in our living room (the matching piece is also linked here in this list). They are good quality and are quite classy! I was impressed by the framing. Very nice art work for most any space!
Courtside Market Wall Decor Floral Golden Blues
I have a pair of these matching art pieces hanging in our living room (both linked here in this list). They’re classy and the framing is great quality. Very nice for any room in the house! (They’re a great price as well!)
Courtside Market Wall Decor Floral Golden Blues Framed Stretched Canvas Wall Art
FURNITURE
I purchased two of these chairs for the living room and they’re by far my favorite piece of furniture in the house. Incredibly stylish and such high quality!! The price is good considering how nice and unique they are. Highly recommend!
George Oliver Upholstered Armchair & Reviews - Wayfair
I bought two of these velvet sofas for my living room in color “Evergreen Velvet.” They are the first thing people comment on when they visit; they are so stylish and are terrific quality. They’re also very comfortable which is important for a family...
Langley Street Allia 84'' Upholstered Sofa & Reviews - Wayfair
I purchased a set of two of these modern metal and glass front cabinets and put them side by side - and it looks like a long sideboard or buffet cabinet. They are very stylish and have a lot of storage room. We keep all of our books, board games, toy...
SICOTAS Modern Accent Buffet Storage Cabinet
This is such a cute and chic cabinet, that we keep our odds and ends in. It sits by a closet door in the living room and looks great in the space! Easy to put together as well.
LYNSOM Sideboard Buffet Cabinet, Black
We use these ottomans (or “poufs”) every day! My kids sit in them when they’re playing a game, and we use them to rest our feet on when sitting on the couch. And when we’re not using them, our cat naps on them! (Buy these in multiples!!)
Fabian 18" Wide Round 100% Braided Jute Ombre Pouf Ottoman ...
This lift top table is so incredibly convenient! We use it to do homework, art projects and for my laptop when working from home. The storage underneath is also very handy. This is the most used furniture piece in our living room by far!
Fluted Lift Top Coffee Table with Hidden Compartment, Fully Assembled Wooden Center Table, Modern Oval Lift Tabletop for Home Living Room Office, Natural
RUGS
This rug has been a terrific investment especially for high traffic areas, and kids and pets! I can’t recommend it enough - has lasted a long time and still looks fantastic!
Stepped Medallion Easy Care Rug - West Elm
I have this rug in size 8x10 and honestly it’s one of the best quality rugs I’ve ever had. I was nervous to splurge on a rug, especially with kids and pets, but it has held up so well and looks just as good today as when I bought it (in 2021)! Highly...
Indra Rug
ELECTRONICS
I love this TV - and have three of them total! We use the 65” in the living room. Great quality and have never had an issue with it. Highly recommend!
Samsung 65" Class Q60D QLED HDR UHD 4K Smart TV - Black (QN65Q60D)
This TV Mount offers full tilt motion and accommodates many size TVs. I have this in every room and works great especially for our living room TV!
Full Motion 40" - 90" TV Mount - dealworthy™
I need an iPhone charger in every room, and love this one because it works well and is cheap! A great buy for sure.
15W Magnetic Wireless Charger Stand for iPhone
These extensions cords are a welcome upgrade from the old school strip style. I especially loved using this with the Christmas tree setup in the living room. We use this for so many things on a daily basis!
Surge Protector Flat Extension Cord, 8 AC Outlets
LIGHTING
This lamp from West Elm was a splurge but was absolutely worth it. It’s more than just a lamp - it’s like a sculpture! It really is such a stylish and beautiful piece. It’s more like a piece of furniture than a lamp! Highly recommend.
Form Studies Ceramic Table Lamp (24"–36") | West Elm
I love the natural aesthetic of this lamp; it’s very high quality and a good size for a console table! Highly recommend!
Tov Furniture Shabby Natural Rope Table Lamp
This chic mushroom lamp is modern and classy, and provides ambient lighting in our living room. I leave this light on 24/7, as it provides gentle glow that lights up the room just enough at night. It would work well in just about any space and is a g...
Nourison 16" Antique Gold Metal Mushroom Table Lamp, Modern, Retro, Desk Lamp, Bedside Lamp ,Living Room Lamp, Office Lamp
I have this set of three candleholders in my living room and they really are quite classy and good quality! I use flameless candles in these (also linked within this list).
Hewory Gold Hurricane Candle Holders Set of 3
This modern floor lamp is so neat, especially considering the elongated shade. It’s a very elegant piece that definitely elevates a space. I have this in a brushed gold color!
Abraham + Ivy Yana Blackened Bronze Floor Lamp