DALMATIAN PILLOW + FLUFFY PILLOW // BAR CART // GHOST CHAIR // SUNBURST MIRROR // DALMATIAN WALL ART // BLUE GLASS LAMP // DECORATIVE POT // MOROCCAN POUF
Most of you know that I just moved into a new apartment in Boston – and that means redecorating time! I absolutely love home decor – when I was younger I figured I would end up being an interior designer. Making a space look put together and aesthetically pleasing (on a budget, of course!) is so much fun to me. The apartments in South Boston are definitely a bit run down – I was having flashbacks to my college house which was an absolute disaster (of course it was okay at the time because #college) but I would not be able to deal with it now, so I was on a mission to make this place look cute!
Today we’re talking about living rooms! In my eyes, they’re the most fun to decorate because you have a ton of freedom to do what you want with the space. Me and my roommate decided our inspiration would be what we describe as “Moroccan Chic” – chic, modern, and polished with just a slight touch of bohemian flare. I think this is the best route for a living room because at the end of the day, it’s a space you just hang out and relax in. The moroccan/bohemian elements in the room give it that homey vibe.
Here’s an overview of the pieces above I think are most essential…
1. Throw Pillows (White Fluffy + Dalmatian Print) – Let me be clear: you can NEVER have too many throw pillows. Throw pillows may seem like an after thought, but they shouldn’t be. I honestly picked out my entire couch (a $900 purchase) solely based upon the ($25) throw pillows I had my eyes on. Crazy? Maybe, but I think adding a variety of different pillows makes a space complete. Add pillows that all fall within the same color family, but have different textures (like the fluffy one above!). This will add contrast!
2. Bar Cart – This was my favorite find! Just over $100 and you can’t beat it – all white, chic, and modern. Bar carts not only serve as a space to hold your alcohol (essential) – but they are also a decorative piece! I love adding different decorative objects to my bar cart depending on the season.
3. Ghost Chairs – These are so unexpected and chic! Style these by throwing a fun pop of color on top – books, pillows, or a blanket works! Exhibit A:
Lucite is a huge trend in the decor world, so although these are just plastic, they run for about $700 a chair and up! Insanity. Thankfully, I found one at Walmart for under $100. Hopefully I will never be shopping for home decor at Walmart ever again. I’m just a 23 year old with a shopping problem and the struggle is real!!!
4. Moroccan Poufs – Okay, these are adorable! Enough said. They add that bohemian flare to a room and make the space feel homey and cozy. Coincidentally, my roommate’s mother was in Africa last week, so we got our hands of authentic Moroccan poufs imported straight from the streets of Morocco! As you know from my Walmart find above, we usually aren’t that bougie haha. I found this one from Amazon that’s just as cute!
I’ll have pics up soon of my new apartment once it is finally complete!
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