Hello friends!!! I am so excited about today’s post! If you have been following us from the start than you know that we are very budget-conscious here at Pretty Providence. We pride ourselves on being smart financially and putting first things first. Well, I have been married for almost ten years, and up until now our main living area was made up completely of hand me downs and thrift store finds. Don’t get me wrong, you can find great pieces at a thrift store, but these weren’t that. The whole space was born out of necessity and not love. And that is fine! There is a time and a place for everything and I am proud of myself for keeping all that crap for so long! Haha.
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It has been a bucket list item of mine for years to design my own dream living room from the ground up and make it a reality! Well, it’s finally reality guys and I am so in love with this cozy modern living room space! Plus, the best part is the entire room start to finish cost less than $5,000! That’s for great quality, long lasting pieces, too! You ready for the tour?
The gorgeous distressed medallion rug was the next piece that I knew I wanted, so the whole vibe was created around those two items! While I wanted the main staples to be very neutral (the couches, and coffee table) I like to add some color and variety through rugs and accessories! Then if in a few years I am sick of the blue, switching out a rug and some pillows is easy and inexpensive! For now though I am loving them!
Here’s a side view of the Sven! The plant and the Vivan curtains are both Ikea finds!
Here is a side view of the whole space together. The “TV stand” is just a Besta storage combination from IKEA, which is tons cheaper if you buy it in the store, btw!
I mentioned before how I wanted the room to not only be pretty, but functional as well. I don’t know if it’s just my family but we are kinda obsessed with throw blankets… like, everyone must have their own at all times! Haha. Also, I forgot to mention one of my favorite parts about the Sven Sofa is the single, bench seat cushion! No slipping in between the cracks! For people or crumbs… #momlife.
Back detailing on the Sven…
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Up close on the spoke detailing… also, how cute is my little cactus baby?! He and the tray were both found at Target!
So, what do you think?! What is your favorite piece in the room?
xo,
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Hi. Can you tell me how your Oxford Gray Sven sofa has held up over time? Are you still happy with it? Thanks!
Hey Michelle! It has held up great with four kids! There are no scratches or tears, and its so great to be able to wipe down and sanitize the leather! I will say though, that we don’t love cuddling up and watching movies on it. It’s great for entertaining company etc, but if you are snuggling up to watch a show I prefer something with more cushion and a higher back. I hope this helps. We still use it and love it every day, just kinda depends what area you are looking for!
Thanks so much for your response. I am struggling trying to make the decision, because I love the look and the price of the Sven so much. It seems that if I want a more modern style, the back will be lower and perhaps less “snuggable” than our current Pottery Barn-style sofa. The struggle is real! I appreciate you letting me know it has at least held up well thus far. I am in love with the entire look of your space. Blues are my favorite colors, and I’ve been trying to decide between a gray sofa or the camel color. I wonder if purchasing the Sven with the lounge end would up the snuggability factor? Thanks!
Hi! I just discovered your blog and this post. So cute. How has you fabric sofa held up? Is it a true gray (like a dove gray) or is it more like a beige gray? How is the comfort of that one compared to the Sven? Has it held up just as well with your kids? I get worried about fabric sofas being stain resistant… 😬
To me it is more of a beige gray but it has held up great! We actually think it is more comfortable than the Sven over time! You can definitely see spills and stuff more on a fabric couch but it has cleaned well when our kids have spilled on it! I hope that helps!
The room is fabulous on a budget!!
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Where did you get the big aqua toned pillow? Thank you
It was a pillow cover I found at IKEA!
The room is fabulous on a budget! Bravo! I think the rug is my favorite. I am a big fan of blue.
aww you just totally made my night! thank you so much!! i am obsessed with the rug too! glad you love it.
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Gorgeous! I’ve been eyeing pretty much everything on Article too. As soon as we are out of the crappy hand-me-down furniture stage I’m making a beeline to their site!
Haha I totally feel you girl!! There stuff has been amazing for me so far and so well priced!