Our Vintage Eclectic Living Room Tour
Here is proof that making a warm and comfortable home for your family can be fun and inspiring all while done on a budget. Most of these items were flea market, yard sale and Craigslist finds I was even able to make some no cost artwork with free printables, and of course, I made a few pillows. I’ve included the details and links to each project.
We started with a blank canvas of white walls and neutral carpet. The dark vertical blinds were the first thing to come down. We brought the camelback sofa, slipcovered wing chair, coffee table, stacking side tables, blue glass bottom light and a few pieces of artwork with us.
Now, the room is an eclectic mix of styles with some local vintage finds added in for fun.
The royal blue campaign end table was a Habitat ReStore purchase that I updated with paint and new hardware.
The sofa was upholstered with velvet curtains from Ikea.
The black leaping deer lamp was bought during a March Madness sale at an antique shop. It is one of my favorite pieces.
The Love the Journey artwork is a free printable from The 36th Avenue.
I will be sharing the ampersand artwork tutorial soon.
The small canvas was painted with Martha Stewart Crafts paint. I shared how I did it on Instagram.
I found the chairs at a yard sale for $5 each. The wood was cleaned, the legs were given a fresh coat of spray paint and the seats were recovered with black and white buffalo check.
The white chunky knit pillow was a Homegirl Shop purchase.
The red stripe pillow was sewn by me.
I found the framed embroidered flower pieces on one of my antiquing adventures in Maine. The curtains are from West Elm.
The colorful mushroom plate is a Nathalie Lete plate from Anthropologie. It was hung inside a gold frame.
The bow front server was a Cleveland Craigslist find. It is another one of my favorite pieces.
The paint by number was a kit I received for Mother’s Day. I enjoyed painting it. You can watch the video here.
The owl calendar was a free printable. I downloaded the month of our anniversary and framed it.
I made the OH LET THE ADVENTURE UNFOLD canvas with white paint and a thick tipped black paint pen.
The R artwork is a free printable from Shanty 2 Chic.
The brown plaid pillow was made with doilies.
Finally, these roses were bought for $4 at the grocery store. They lasted over a week and became more beautiful as each day passed. Never under estimate the power of cheap grocery store flowers.
Looks amazing Mary! Love to see your gallery wall again! Love the campaign table and all of your artistic touches – hope you’re enjoying your new home.
Kelly
It all came together beautifully Mary. I hope you are enjoying your new home !
nice job you made it instantly homey like you have lived there forever love it xx
You had me at vintage eclectic. But those metal x-base chairs for $5 each? Crazy! And I love the blue painted campaign end table. I just love it all!
LOVE your new living room! All the elements work together so well!! And those chairs? What a find!
I just love what you’ve done, Mary! You’ve brought style and personality into your living room with your vintage finds and hard work! Your room is so bright and cheerful and welcoming. Well done!
You have done a beautiful job! Your space looks so fresh and bright. I haven’t watched the Mother’s Day paint-by-number video yet, but isn’t it sweet when your people really know you?
I’m really admiring (OK, ENVYING) the landscape on the bow front! 🙂 Is that Maine?
Your home is gorgeous! I love that gallery wall.
Best wishes,
Natasha in Oz
I love your eclectic living room. The gallery wall looks great and those chairs for $5.00 what a great find. I have been looking for a paint by number kit for awhile now but haven’t found one that I like. Would you mind sharing where yours was purchased or who the maker is? Thanks so much.
You have added so much awesome character to what was a super blank and boring space before… totally transformed. I love it!
LOVE this room and especially this couch. Sharing on my FB page today. Would love for you to stop by and share at The Handmade Hangout link party, 5 blogs share the link. Starts tomorrow at 6:00 EST. Thanks!