One thing that we insisted that we didn’t want when we were house hunting was a formal living room. What a waste of space! We would never sit there. We aren’t fancy people.
Well, we got a formal living room.
Our formal living room (I am trying to call it the “front room” to make it feel less… formal) is a completely blank slate. Literally, it’s super empty. Our plan was to leave it empty until we could get a contractor out here to take down the wall separating the front room from the dining room, but we were shocked to find out that it will be December before we can get into a contractor’s schedule.
I really don’t want the first room that you see when you walk into our house to be empty for another 6 months.
However, I am feeling apprehensive about decorating this space. I don’t want to buy furniture just to have furniture. I want to make smart, long term decisions. I’ve been pinning to my Living Rooms board, which is helping, but I also have been diving deep into One King’s Lane, one of my favorite spots for decor inspiration. While some of the pieces can be splurge-worthy, there are also great deals to be had. If you are looking for coastal decor for a living room, check out some of my picks below. If you haven’t used One King’s Lane before, sign up today for a $15 credit for purchases of $30 or more.
CLICK HERE to see how our formal living room is looking now, 3 years after this post!
COUCHES & CHAIRS:
- Grant Wingback Chair, Seaglass Linen
- Price: $749.00
- Hadley Stool, Cerulean
- Price: $329.00
- Kara Swivel Chair, Ice Blue
- Price: $1299.00
- Tacoma Linen Sofa, Oyster
- Price: $1999.00
- Tufted Linen Club Chair, Blue
- Price: $389.00
- Bacall Slipper Chair, Navy
- Price: $469.00
ART:
- Sail in the Storm by Fioravanti
- Price: $295.00
- Ilana Greenberg, Daydreams Diptych
- Price: $449.00
- Bluffton, South Carolina Pier Diptych
- Price: $385.00
- East End Fish, Octopus
- Price: $229.00
- Judith Gigliotti, Boogie Boarders
- Price: $489.00
- Blue Coral Shadowbox
- Price: $169.00
COFFEE TABLES:
- Wright Raffia Coffee Table, Blue
- Price: $399.00
- Tini II Side Table, Cobalt/White
- Price: $375.00
- Bea 32" Round Coffee Table, Wood/Silver
- Price: $299.00
- Phoebe 38" Coffee Table, Reclaimed Wood
- Price: $549.00
- Drum Abaca Side Table, Natural
- Price: $139.00
- Manning Mirrored Coffee Table, White
- Price: $1599.00
RUGS:
- Ombre Bernetta Rug, Blue
- Price: $349.00
- Aria Rug, Blue/Cream
- Price: $845.00
- Malcom Sea-Grass Rug, Teal
- Price: $329.00
- Benci Rug, Ivory/Navy
- Price: $399.00
- Cordelia Rug, Blue/Beige
- Price: $289.00
- Delbarton Jute Rug, Natural
- Price: $125.00
LIGHTING:
- Darlana Lantern, Gilded Iron
- Price: $482.00
- Ceramic Gourd Table Lamp, Ivory
- Price: $155.00
- Hicks Pendant, Hand-Rubbed Brass
- Price: $525.00
- Tripod Floor Lamp, French Wax
- Price: $399.00
- Scalloped Capiz Column Table Lamp, White
- Price: $285.00
- Bamboo Mellon Jar Lamp, Blue/White
- Price: $349.00
ACCESSORIES:
- Asst. of 3 Schumer Baskets
- Price: $299.00
- Minza Cotton Throw, Blue
- Price: $264.00
- Gold Dipped Coral Lamp Finials, S/2
- Price: $109.00
- Asst. of 4 Cape Coral Shell Bowls
- Price: $35.00
- 8" Handcrafted Vine Bowl, Blue/White
- Price: $59.00
- Jute Rope Mirror, Whitewash
- Price: $199.00
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Hello, I’m Morgan, half of the creative force behind CharlestonCrafted.com! With a passion for DIY that dates back to 2012, I’ve transformed three homes and now I’m dedicated to helping others craft their dream spaces. Let’s turn your house into a home together!