Room Buy Room: Cozy and Stylish Living Room

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Creating a comfortable living space can be as simple as incorporating a few key furnishings into a room that already showcases your treasured belongings. Don’t overlook items you already own; whether it’s a trunk that can alternate as a table, or a collection of books and frames that will make a statement when grouped into interesting arrangements.

Calm and Collected

Unify your collections and give them room to breathe with this stepped open bookcase. Used as a pair in the living room, they’ll pack in the visual punch.

Sonoma Bookcase, $499 
Available at Ballard Designs 

Classic Comfort

For a comfortable classic that can alternate between transitional and traditional, we prefer this spacious slipcovered armchair.

Ektorp Jennylund Armchair, $199 for white, price varies by color
Available at IKEA

Sleek Silhouette

We love the silhouette of this tripod cocktail table, which is reminiscent of a flea market find. A gold patina and antiqued mirror top make it look as if it’s been in your family for decades.

Jules Large Accent Table, $299 
Available at Crate & Barrel 

Steamer Storage

This sturdy leather trunk does double duty as both a table and a storage container—while lending a sense style and weathered patina.

Steamer Trunk Cocktail Table, $249.99
Available at World Market 

Subtle Support

Build in some support for your guests with a hard-working back pillow covered in durable outdoor fabric.

Lumbar Pillows in Twill Sunbrella Fabric, $29 
Available at Restoration Hardware

Instant Collection

Love the look of leather, but lack the time or the resources to start a collection? Let yourself in on a little decorator’s secret and buy leatherbound books by the foot.

Set of 12 Leatherbound books, $72.54 
Available at Amazon.com