You may have noticed in last week’s post about our sofa table that I changed up the seating arrangement in our living room a little. We don’t hang out in here as much since we built the new den, so I felt like I could get rid of a chair and open things up a little. It’s not a huge room, and the sofa is pretty much tied to one spot. This is how it’s been for a while:
Usually, it’s just me watching this TV, and the end of the couch is my seat of choice. I also felt like the coffee table was a little on the small side. (It’s actually more of an end table, I guess.)
I took out the corner armless chair (and moved it to the bedroom upstairs) and used the pair of slipcovered chairs (these from PB) on each side of the fireplace. This also let me pull the sofa in a little.
And, it made room for the fretwork coffee table I found at a second hand store a few weeks ago, when I wasn’t really looking for a coffee table. (Don’t you love when that happens?) It really makes me feel happier about the whole space.
Lots of room to accessorize. (And, I’ve only caught the twins jumping off of it a few times!)
Sherry Hart says
June 3, 2014 at 8:02 amLooks great Emily….and of course when you rearrange you have to change pillows:)
kristen says
June 3, 2014 at 9:02 amLove the way it looks!
cassie says
June 3, 2014 at 9:07 amthat table is awesome!!!! LOVE it! i found one at a thrift shop a couple months ago and so need to update my pics… i have been photo-lazy lately.
Patty Day says
June 3, 2014 at 9:39 amI like the new arrangement very much. It gives the room a warm, welcome feel.
Jennifer @ Dimples and Tangles says
June 3, 2014 at 10:09 amJust when I think your living room can’t possibly get any prettier…you step it up a huge notch! So lovely!
Kristin @ bliss-athome.com says
June 3, 2014 at 10:32 amSo pretty Emily:) I love that table and it is the perfect addition to your room. xo Kristin
liz says
June 3, 2014 at 10:39 amlove that gorgeous white chinoiserie inspired piece — can I ask is that vintage or new piece? Thanks for sharing!
[email protected] Stroll Thru Life says
June 3, 2014 at 10:49 amLove the new arrangement. It looks wonderful. Great coffee table too.
Hannah says
June 3, 2014 at 11:06 amIt all looks so lovely! I’m inspired to go rearrange my own living room today.
Carmel says
June 3, 2014 at 11:14 amLove that table! The whole room is just gorgeous!
Sara says
June 3, 2014 at 1:17 pmLooks beautiful! What color is on your walls in that room?
Emily Clark says
June 3, 2014 at 3:39 pmAmazing Gray by Sherwin Williams.
Amy Martin says
June 3, 2014 at 2:43 pmI want that coffee table so bad I could cry! I have the WORST luck thrifting and craigslisting. :( Room looks great though!
Elizabeth Moody says
June 3, 2014 at 2:44 pmLooks great! Where did you get your 2 white chairs? I love them!
Emily Clark says
June 3, 2014 at 3:38 pmPottery Barn–link in post :)
Elizabeth Moody says
June 3, 2014 at 8:11 pmThanks! Not sure how I missed that!
Sandy says
June 3, 2014 at 2:59 pmSo classy. I love it. I desperately need a living room makeover.
Allie says
June 3, 2014 at 3:36 pmI am swooning over that coffee table. I love how so many of the pieces in your home are thrifted or second-hand! Creates such a beautiful, creative look.
Dianne says
June 3, 2014 at 5:09 pmLove the coffee table. Lucky you! I just found your blog and am so glad I did. :)
Emily Clark says
June 3, 2014 at 10:56 pmI’m so glad, too :) Thanks!
The Vintique Object says
June 3, 2014 at 7:23 pmLove the new coffee table and the room arrangement. Looks cozy! Oh, your kids jump off the coffee table too?
Camille
Kathryn Wilkerson says
June 3, 2014 at 11:14 pmWhere do I look for a bust of a Lady like you have? And I love your booth pictures!
Emily Clark says
June 3, 2014 at 11:20 pmI found that one at a consignment shop. I also ordered another smaller one from a Joss & Main sale. They pop on there occasionally.
Anamika Murty says
June 4, 2014 at 7:21 amLovely coffee table and furniture. Home looks complete when it is furnished.
Caitlin @ thepicketfenceprojects.blogspot.com says
June 4, 2014 at 8:24 amLooks awesome! Don’t you love how a simple re-arrange allows a room to take on a new fresh look?
Sharon Avinger says
June 4, 2014 at 9:56 amLove the new arrangement! I agree that the larger table is much better. And what a bargain to find it at a second-hand store!
Amber @ Simple Dwellings says
June 4, 2014 at 10:51 amI love the new coffee table!! What an amazing find. We always find the best stuff when we’re not looking for it. I also love moving furniture around my home and using them in different places. Feels like a new space! :)
Nancy {at} Powell Brower at home says
June 4, 2014 at 3:06 pmI love this arrangement Emily! You have lovely things and pull it altogether so beautifully!
xo Nancy
Clever Girl Reviews says
June 6, 2014 at 1:53 amThat table is amazing. I absolutely love it. Totally jelly.
[email protected] says
June 8, 2014 at 9:32 pmLove that coffee table! It’s a gorgeous piece!
Kathy Sisk says
June 16, 2014 at 8:42 pmCould you share where you purchased the wooden mirror over mantle . Thank you !!
Emily Clark says
June 16, 2014 at 9:24 pmYes! It was from Ballard Designs.
Kailey says
August 10, 2016 at 10:34 pmHi! I was curious where your lamps were from? Your space is beautiful! Thanks!
Emily Clark says
August 11, 2016 at 8:57 amSure, here you go:
https://emilyaclark.com/2013/03/wall-lamps-for-our-living-room.html
Aarsun Woods says
September 26, 2017 at 3:01 amLove the table behind the sofa! Great idea….