Sunday, April 24, 2011

Big Box Decorating Volume 1 - Walmart (yes Walmart.)

There are so many amazing things out there from the big box stores. You really don't have to spend an arm and a leg to get great design.  I figured it would be fun to try to create rooms with pieces from only one source.  First up...Walmart!  Now normally I'm not a huge fan of Walmart, but I have to say, their selection (online) is really impressive. I saw so many things I liked I decided to do two boards.  The first is a retro, Mad Men-style room and the second is an updated traditional design.  And ALL of it you can order at walmart.com!

This design all started with the clock. While working on finishing my husband's home office and I was trolling the internet for a George Nelson-style clock that would tie in with the beautiful set of 1950's Jens Risom office furniture we are so lucky to have inherited. All the real deal clocks from DWR were way out of our price range, so I started looking for imitations. Walmart turned out to have the best selection by far and for a 10th the price! The rest of this room was inspired by the Nelson spindle clock. The chairs have great styling that could work in many different rooms AND are so cheap...$150! And you have to love the Eileen Grey-esque table at $40!


These nailhead trim chairs are fantastic. They are actually by Safavieh and are only $439! I think they work beautifully with the turned leg coffee table. I love this chain link mirror. It is a little bit equestrian and a little bit exotic...so unique! And I like how the chain detailing is echoed in the rug and accent pillow.

Not bad Walmart...not bad at all.

Tuesday, April 12, 2011

Media Consoles

I need to address our tv situation.  Last year we bought an awesome system, surround sound and all, but I have yet to figured out how to make it work.  Looking around for a new media console (that...ps...we cannot afford) I found a ton of great pieces.  So I figured I'd share!
 
Overstock - Urban Oak TV Console - $349.99


Overstock - Keller White Media Stand - $369.99

Overstock - Lawrence Entertainment Center - $491.99

Overstock - Windsor Antique Media Stand - $255.99

Overstock - Allen Entertainment Center - $942.99
Crate & Barrel - Farrow Media Console - $499

 Crate & Barrel -Wyse Kona Media Console - $1299
(the most expensive...of course it's my fav)