Wednesday, January 4, 2012

Living Room Update and a Bargain

Hey there! Just wanted to share a couple of additions to our living room...



My chair returned from the upholsterer just days before Christmas. I love how fresh and clean it is now!



As if that wasn't enough excitement, I scored a DEAL at Target!! Notice the pair of ottomans under the desk?


Well, I have been searching high and low for a pair of these babies for months! I had included similar ones in the design board I created in November.


I had all but given up on getting any because everything I found was ridiculously expensive. The ones pictured above are from Ballard Designs, and they were going to run around $600 for the pair. And, those were less than most I'd found. I mean, at the end of the day they're just small wooden boxes with fabric and nailheads. Right? I contemplated making some myself, but then I came to my senses. Plus, nobody gave me a table saw for Christmas. "You'll cut your finger off," they said.

Imagine my surprise and utter glee when I was strolling the aisles at Target looking for shelves, and spotted these lovely storage ottomans for ..... wait for it...... $59.99 each. Run. Don't walk to the nearest Target. They are not available online.

The fabric color wasn't my first choice and the nailhead trim isn't perfection. However, they go well with the colors I'm going to do in the room, and I actually think they look pretty darn good. And, for that price, they're perfect for me! I also figured they'd be easy to recover down the road. Easier than building them from scratch, that is. Oh, and did I mention the top comes off for storage?


Things are moving along, albeit at a snail's pace. I painted the back of the cabinets and I've got the fabric for the new pillows. Now I just need to find someone to actually make the pillows.

I'm under budget on the chair and the ottomans. Hoping this lucky streak continues!

Scored any deals lately? I love to hear about a good bargain!


16 comments:

  1. You did good on finding those ottomans! They look great in your room too. Your chair turned out pretty as well. Looks like things are coming together in their own time.

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  2. Oh- The chair looks great recovered. I love it...and those little ottoman/stools are just darling. What a good buy. I love the lines of them. xo Diana

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  3. That was a sweet deal on the ottomans and your chair looks fresh and beautiful! I must say... I love your floors!

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  4. Things are certainly coming together. LOVE that chair and the ottomans are fabulous too!

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  5. Love the ottomans, and your chair looks beautiful! Your living room is going to be gorgeous!

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  6. Looking great. Love the chair redo.

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  7. The chair is just fabulous and I love seeing small ottomans in pairs...nicely done!

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  8. The chair and ottomans are great! I'm also loving that cabinet in the corner....I'm considering painting the back of my bookshelf in that colour now...hmmmmm.

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  9. Score!!!! Looks great!
    Linda @ A Toile Tale

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  10. First, I love your how your chair turned out! Gorgeous. And the ottomans are divine. Wish I had a sofa table to slide a couple of those under. Love them! I have found some wonderful things at Target. My houndstooth ottoman came from there. The prices can't be beat.

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  11. LOVE those ottomans! Perfect for that spot. The chair looks great too. Love the new fabric!

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  12. I can sense your excitement in this post and I totally get it. Nothing like a great SNAG! lol Congrats! They are awesome.

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  13. Wow! What a transformation with the chairs! Beautiful job! xo

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  14. LOVE the ottomans, they are the same shape as the Ballard ones! Good deal! The chair looks beautiful! What are you doing to the corner cabinet? XO, Pinky

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  15. We are waiting patiently here in Canada for Target to arrive - can't wait. I keep hearing about great bargains like this. What a find!!

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  16. Love the reupholstered chair, it is beautiful...Isn't it wonderful when you are under budget for things? Love it....I am a new follower. Feel free to visit my blog. Also you scored on the ottomans, what a deal.....

    Thanks for sharing.

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