Episode 11, Second look sources, yo.
Wednesday, May 11, 2011 23 Comments 
All pics by Laure Joliet (except the bad one that is poorly lit down there).
Yup. That bench was hard to give up. I got it at the Rose Bowl for $100 then had it reupholstered for $150 and it turned out kinda perfect.
here she was before:
It doesn't look as bad as it was, totally dirty, etc. But she had good good bones. I'm looking into being a bench maker because they are really just wood, legs and foam/upholstery. Structurally they are the easiest thing to make then to a simple side table.
Then there is this chair. Equally awesome. I bought it for $40, and had her reupholstered for $150. That desk came from Tini $250, the awesome Rug is from Garnet Hill, $328. Their rugs are kinda awesome for how cheap they are -flat woven but much cheaper than a lot of more modern rug makers. And i'm slightly biased because i've worked with this product a lot and i know their stuff, but their sheets, bedding and textiles are all kinda rad. Plus last winter they sold these boots:
They kinda have secretly good stuff. Just saying.
And the rolling shades were $$500 for the whole room from Blinds Chalet
And lets talk about the sofa. I found this sofa on Craigslist. I knew i needed something that people could sleep on, but i didn't want a big old chunky sofa sleeper that are rarely that comfortable unless they are over $3000. This bad boy was from Craigslist:
For $150. $150!! s'right. Yes it did cost i think around $1000 for reupholstering/foaming of the entire sofa and mattress.
And now look at her:
I used blue cotton velvet (because it was $10 a yard - i needed 10 yards, and its super cozy, comfy and relatively durable.) Shoot, we should talk upholstery fabric. Here's the deal, really good upholstery fabric starts at $30 but those are normally boucle's and i hate the weave. So yes, i know that the cotton velvet will probably be slightly worn in 12 years, but you also will probably want new upholstery in 12 years.
I had it stuffed with feather wrapped foam to make it much more comfortable, and gurl it was, but it did make it poofier. Stupid form and function, always trying to not work together.
That lamp was West Elm, and i love its proportions because its low enough that you can't see under it, the perfect little table lamp.
And that armoire was from Craigslist for $200 i think. Armoire's are under rated by the way. I'm bringing them back.
I want to shove those three objects together so bad on top of that armoire. In general i'm a huge fan of two overlapping to give depth and one standing slightly away to give the collected feel. Alas.
That stool was from Wertz brothers Antique mall in Santa Monica, the huge Flatiron photo was from Santiago's on Lankershim, and the huge glass vessel is from Potterybarn.
the table is from MIX, i think it was around $300. The stool we got on Craigslist for $100, and the apothocary jars were from Empiric which is one of my favorite stores in LA. It's where i shopped for the second layer and the owners have an amazing eye...er eyes.
Again with Garnet Hill the rug. And you all recognize that West Elm dining table and i kinda wish that i had kept it in there because it was super cute.
Pretty pretty photos by Laure Joliet. Thanks, Laure. YOU are rad. And that's no secret.
Reader Comments (23)
Emily, yours is my favorite show on HGTV. Where is the black spindle lamp from? Thanks. - Lisa
i love that sofa like mad! this room is ridiculously ridiculous. i think it's my favorite so far. you are sooo good at what you do, Emily!
Hi Emily,
Love the show, love the room, love the paint color!
I'm still reeling over your Craigslist finds...I wish I found pieces like that in my city.
Anyways, I'm wondering what brand/color the paint is. I just bought a house and would like an nice light gray for my livingroom. The room has a few windows, but isn't the brightest in the house so I need something that's not too dark, but is soft and sophisticated. The color in this room looks like it could be a winner.
Thanks in advance!
Jane
I'm dyin for the sofa!
Also loving the paint color - what is it?
Love the couch! I have never seen such a thing, super cool! As is the rest of the room :)
Hey Emily, can you give me details about the overhead lighting in the living room? Me want.
Hi, I'd love to know where you got the subway poster over the white chair. Was it from a blown up postcard or is it for sale somewhere. Your show is great and I'm loving the breakdowns on your blog.
Love. it. all. Now I'm going to HGTV.ca to tell them to pick up your show.
Emily - These finds look wonderful and I will have to try and watch this episode on the internet. The couch is awesome.
I'm back from my trip to Portland, Oregon where my sister and I had "Emilyfest". She taped six or seven episodes and we watched them all. Back to back, no, but one or two a night with ice cream and chocolates and tall glasses of milk. We alternated your Secrets From A Stylist with Portlandia. When you tape a show in Portland, (and you will return, right?) please make over my sister's house
Loretta
p.s. So now after all my hyping, my sister's a fan of the show, too. She said she'd keep it Tivoed.
This is one of my favorite rooms that you have done so far. Well done, madame. One question--where is the round vase in the last picture from? I think something like this (styled the way you did it with the branches) would be perfect for my dining table!
Love this room! So eclectic but still very clean and simple. What is the paint color?
Acrylic frame details, please! I want to know more about that. How did you hang it?
Love your blog. I was waiting to see what you would write about your "Tuscan Modern" episode, but you took a short blogging vacation and them came back with episode 11. Are you going to revisit Tuscan Modern here?
I love this look. so serene. note to self: MUST FIND BENCH.
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I'm also in love witht this room! Everything is just spot on. I'm trying to get a modern beachy look in my own house so this was so inspiring. Would love to know what this paint color is too!!! I definitely want to use it in my living room. Also, I would love to know where you bought all that white coral through out the room from and the green glass ball/float on top of the armoir? It's hard to find beachy accessories that aren't cheesey, you know?
Your show totally rocks. I can't get enough.
Loved everything in this room! And joining the "what paint color?" camp - it's so calm and serene and ties the whole room together!
that couch and bench are killing me! i freaking LOVE them!
Extremely beautiful! Love the coral lamp base, the paint color, so much that is gorgeous!
Emily, I am also dying to know what paint color was used in this episode. It looked to be the perfect color for my living room. I've searched the internet for the information (which worked with a great shae from another episode) but can't find it. Please post! Thanks.
What is the source for the pendant lamps? I am currently rehabbing a a 50s Ranch House with my husband and these would be perfect for the living and dining rooms! Anyone know??
I saw this show last week. My BF and I have to know where the wood bar in the dining area came from. The photos on here do not show a good view of it. We've been on the search for an open shelf or glass door bar cabinet for ages. sigh...
I love your designs.. Pretty well decorated with a skillful hands. Good job.