Guest Picks: Favorites for the Living Room

thedesignboards
I love mid century modern design with a vintage, bohemian flare. I like art walls, collections of found objects, neutral palettes with pops of color, ethnic textiles, flea market finds, diy, chalkboard walls, and unexpected design elements. I write about design, style, fashion, travel, and anything else that inspires me on my blog: http://www.thedesignboards.com
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I am currently in the process of designing my own living room so I put together this ideabook with ideas and inspiration. These are some of my favorite finds; they're pieces that will add personality, style and charm to your space. — Candice from The Design Boards
Samar Ottoman - $119.00 »
This casual ottoman is perfect in a living room, since it can be used as a side table or as extra seating when entertaining. I love it because it gives a bohemian feel to a room.
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Bel-Air Oval Coffee Table - $799.00 »
Every living room needs a great statement coffee table. I love this one with its mid-century feel and deep wood tones. I also love its shape — so many people go with rectangular coffee tables, so this feels a bit unexpected.
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Decorate: 1,000 Design Ideas for Every Room in Your Home - $22.43 »
Every coffee table needs a few of your favorite books on display. This is one of my favorites and it's full of great decorating ideas. It's always great when friends come over and flip through my books. I feel like I'm sharing what inspires me and I love that!
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Mercury Votive Holders - $5.00 »
I love mercury glass, it has such a charming and worn look to it. These tumbler candle votives are the perfect accessory for a side table or bookshelf.
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modern home electronics by Tivoli Audio
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by Tivoli Audio
Tivoli Model One Radio - $149.99 »
The Tivoli Model One is such a great throwback to mid-century design. The great thing about this piece is that it looks old but can easily hook up to iPods or CD players.
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Linen Day Blanket - $225.00 »
I like to keep a basket of cozy blankets near the couch so I can easily grab one while reading or watching TV, or when friends are over they can feel free to grab one if they're cold. I love these gorgeous 100% linen blankets that are so neutral they can go with any color palette.
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Horn Magnifying Glass - $19.00 »
I've been after a horn magnifying glass for ages. I love this one from West Elm. It's the perfect adornment to a stack of books on a table or bookshelf.
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Dutz Cylinder Vase »
I have an extensive magazine collection, and instead of piling them up on the coffee table, I like to display them in large glass cylindrical vases like these. It's modern, fun, and a bit unexpected.
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Architect's Boom Floor Lamp - $495.00 »
Task lighting is essential to a living room, and I love this architect's lamp with its vintage, industrial feel. The antique brass helps add a touch of warmth to the room.
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Sycamore Wood Plate by theblackbirdsings - GBP 69.00 »
A tray on the coffee table is always nice to display and corral candles, matches, remotes, and other small items. This large wooden painted plate is perfect, and it serves double duty as a great art piece!
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Finetime Aluminum Clock SCP - $175.00 »
I love this modern clock with just a touch of mid-century feel to it. It's always nice to have a clock on display in your living room other than the clock on your cable box, and this one has style and personality!
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"Tree of Life" by Gary, Aaron & Khairul - $45.00 »
This is a really cool piece: From far away it looks like the lines of a tree trunk, but when you get up close you notice that it's actually made up of animals. I love art like this — there's always more going on than you sometimes notice at first!
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eclectic media storage by Anthropologie
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by Anthropologie
Illusorio Console - $1,698.00 »
This media console has a great vintage vibe to it. It's made from reclaimed pine, which gives it character and history even though it's a new piece.
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Empire Style Table - $550.00 »
This vintage table would make a perfect side or end table. It's rustic and has a bit of an industrial feel to it, which I love.
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1960 Large Industrial Porcelain Glove Mold by AMradio - $60.00 »
I love putting quirky elements like this on display. They always make great conversation topics, and every space needs a touch of vintage charm.
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Soy Candle Fig and Vanilla by sydneyhale - $22.00 »
Sydney Hale candles are the best: They are eco-friendly and come in great jars that pretty much go with any decor. They look great sitting on a coffee table or a bookshelf. The Fig and Vanilla scent is my favorite; it's amazing!
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mediterranean pillows by Etsy
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by Etsy
Anatolian Turkish Rug Pillow Cover Kilim by Mother's Atelier - $89.00 »
These days, I am obsessed with kilim rugs made into pillows. We are picking a neutral-colored couch and I plan to go crazy with colorful and bohemian chic pillows like this.
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Verano Sofa - $1,799.00 »
I sat in this sofa in the store and instantly fell in love. It's so comfortable and inviting but has a ton of style. Sometimes it's hard to find a couch that has both!
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London Print - $55.00 »
Fun and playful artwork that is personal to you and your journey always makes for a wonderful addition to your home. My growing art collection is so important to me and every piece has a special meaning or story behind it. I would love to add a Wayne Pate print to my living room.
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Porcelain Trophy Head - $265.00 »
No deer were harmed for the making of this post. Gorgeous porcelain deer antlers without the guilt! I love this modern take on the deer antler trend.

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