Living Room Makeover, Big Sales Picks, and What I’m Buying

Our living room is still evolving after we took Karl to the beach house and bought our new sofa—one new piece and suddenly I wanted to update everything. I couldn’t wait to share a few sneak peeks plus a roundup of great weekend home sales. Think $60 side tables, $119 living room chairs, and kitchen stools under $100—so here’s what’s caught my eye.

The two cane-back living room chairs we bought are currently 30% off (about $119 per chair), and you can take an extra 15% off with the code TURKEY. They sit at roughly the same height as our sofa and become extra comfortable with a small accent pillow tucked into the back for more plush support. I also stained the wood with Minwax Provincial so they tie in better with our kitchen stools.

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World Market has 40% off furniture with the code FURNSALE, which drops our kitchen stools below $100 each. We’ve had those stools for over a year with no issues, and I’m even considering using them in the duplex when the kitchens are ready.

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Back to the sofa—we love it. It’s durable, kid- and pet-friendly, and very comfortable. Right now it’s $400 off in the “steel” color, and 50% off in the slightly darker “truffle” shade, which reads more like a warm charcoal in person. Crate & Barrel rarely discounts that steeply, so this is a rare find for a well-made sofa at a great price.

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If you follow us on Instagram you’ve heard me go on about this deal—Crate & Barrel sofas like this don’t often drop to those prices. We considered ordering two for the duplex, and the retailer offering delayed shipping solved our storage dilemma by sending them next July instead of immediately.

The photo above also shows how pretty those $119 cane-back chairs look from behind, and it highlights side tables we found for just $62. You can take another 15% off with code TURKEY. The side tables are large enough for table lamps and feel substantial in the space. On the mantel I’ve placed a faux ginkgo leaf branch (I got two) that’s currently on clearance for $6.97—small decor that adds a cheerful touch to a room.

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That marble table between the cane-back chairs is a versatile, classic piece—marble top with medium wood-toned legs—and it’s on sale for $89.99 plus an extra 15% off with TURKEY. We liked it so much we bought another one for the beach house. It works as a side table, nightstand, or accent table with ease.

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We also moved one into the living room briefly—because I’m guilty of shuffling furniture around—and it fit perfectly as a side table there.

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The capiz chandelier in our foyer is part of Serena & Lily’s 25% off sale with code BESTDAY, bringing the price down by about $75. That same code saves nearly $200 on the 8 x 10′ outdoor rug we use in the front room at the beach house—it’s soft like a chenille sweater but durable enough to hose off and leave outside. Their blue throw blanket is 20% off as well.

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The striped duvet set for the beach house is 40% off (queen size around $48), and 400-thread-count sheets we bought are also 40% off—an excellent value for that quality. A bedside table and beach photography art over the bed are marked down too, with additional discounts available through TURKEY in some cases.

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In our daughter’s room the aqua kilim rug is on final sale at West Elm with significant savings on the 8 x 10′. We’ve used it for years without staining or wear issues. I’m also eyeing more Serena & Lily pieces for the beach house—fringe towels and woven baskets are marked down and then an extra 25% off with BESTDAY makes them even more appealing.

West Elm has markdowns I love, like a 50% off metal task lamp and inexpensive metallic throw pillows. Pottery Barn’s lighting sale includes pieces similar to what we have at the beach house—a Moravian star pendant and a capiz flush mount are both reduced. Target has sleek leather and wood chairs for nearly 50% off with code TURKEY, which pair beautifully with the round marble table mentioned above.

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For tabletop and bookshelf accents, look for cheeky marble phone decor and striped marble vases on sale—small items that make a big visual impact. Wayfair’s well-reviewed neutral rug is also on sale for around $145 for an 8 x 10′, which is a standout price for a large rug.

Target and other retailers have stylish pieces on sale—metallic art, framed prints, and decorative accents that are easy to return if they don’t work in person. World Market’s armchair is 40% off with FURNSALE and drops to a great price for a mid-century-inspired, slatted-back chair. Pottery Barn’s candle sets and faux eucalyptus branches are small seasonal pieces I’m watching as well.

For Small Business Saturday and year-round support of makers, I’m sharing a few Etsy and indie shop favorites. We love original art, handmade pillows, ceramics, and leather goods—pieces that feel personal and often become instant favorites in our home. Some standouts include Claire Elsaesser prints, leather pulls to elevate furniture, Danielle Oakey’s handcrafted pillows (she’s offering a 15% sale plus free shipping), Emily Jeffords’ landscape prints, and Joanne Ho’s original paintings.

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Quick roundup of sale details and codes I found:

  • Crate & Barrel – 15% off full-price items with SAVE15 and up to 40% off many furniture pieces
  • Target – extra 15% off online furniture with TURKEY plus many markdowns
  • Pottery Barn – free shipping with BLACKFRIDAY and various marked-down items
  • Serena & Lily – 25% off with BESTDAY
  • Anthropologie – 30% off sitewide
  • CB2 – 15% off full-price items with SAVE15
  • Minted – 20% off orders over $150 or 15% off sitewide with BF2017
  • World Market – 40% off furniture with FURNSALE
  • Rejuvenation – up to 25% off based on spend
  • McGee & Co – 20% off with GIVETHANKS
  • West Elm – up to 30% off with free shipping using SAVEMORE
  • Annie Selke – 25% off with CYBER17
  • Urban Outfitters – buy one, get one 50% off
  • Old Navy – 50% off sitewide plus free shipping
  • Banana Republic – 50% off regular-priced merchandise
  • J. Crew – 40% off with THANKU
  • Gap – 50% off with BLKFRIDAY plus an extra 10% with JUST4YOU

Hope you’re enjoying the holiday weekend with family, friends, and plenty of pie. If you spot any sales I missed, tell me on Instagram or Facebook—I love tracking these deals. Tis the season!

Psst – For paint color info and source links to nearly everything in our home, this page has all the details.

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