Living Room Updates, Big Sales, and What I’m Buying Now

Our living room is still in transition since we took Karl to the beach house and we bought our new sofa — one new living room purchase and suddenly I want to change everything. I couldn’t wait to share a few sneak peeks and highlight a bunch of great weekend home sales. We’re talking $60 side tables, $119 living room chairs, and kitchen stools under $100, so here’s what’s on my radar.

The two cane-back living room chairs we recently bought are currently 30% off (about $119 each), and you can take an additional 15% off with the code TURKEY. They sit at roughly the same height as our sofa and are surprisingly comfortable if you add a small accent pillow behind you for extra plushness. I also darkened the wood with a coat of Minwax Provincial stain so they better match our kitchen stools.

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World Market currently has 40% off furniture with the code FURNSALE, which brings our kitchen stools to under $100 each. We’ve had these stools for over a year with zero issues, and I’m even considering them for the duplex when those kitchens are ready.

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Our new sofa has been a revelation — durable, kid- and pet-friendly, and very comfortable. Right now it’s $400 off in the “steel” color and 50% off in the slightly darker “truffle” color, which reads more like a warm charcoal in person. Crate & Barrel rarely has discounts this deep, so it feels like a steal for a 93-inch sofa that usually retails much higher.

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If you follow us on Instagram you’ve heard me go on about this deal — it’s rare to find quality sofas at this price, which is why I even considered getting two for the duplex. Crate & Barrel also offered delayed delivery for one of the pairs, which solved our storage dilemma while the other house gets fixed up.

The photo above shows how pretty those $119 cane-back chairs look from behind, and it also features the side tables we picked up for just $62 each. You can take an extra 15% off with the code TURKEY. The tables are large enough for lamps (the lamps in the photo are older HomeGoods finds). On the mantel you can see a faux ginkgo leaf branch I love — I bought two — and it’s currently clearance priced at $6.97, so if you’ve been eyeing it, it’s a good time to grab one.

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That small marble table between the cane-back chairs is another favorite — classic and versatile with a marble top and medium wood-toned legs. It’s on sale for $89.99, and you can apply the TURKEY code for an additional discount. We liked it so much we bought another one for the beach house; it works beautifully in many different spots.

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Under $100 for a marble-topped table is a win in my book. We even used one briefly as a living room side table — I admit I move things around a lot.

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The capiz chandelier in our foyer is part of Serena & Lily’s sale — use the code BESTDAY to save 25%, which brings this fixture down and saves roughly $75. Serena & Lily rarely goes beyond 25% off, so this is a solid deal. The same code also reduces the 8 x 10 rug we have in the beach house front room by nearly $200; it’s an incredibly soft outdoor rug that feels like a chenille sweater and can be hosed off and left to dry, which makes it perfect for durable, low-maintenance spaces. A cozy blue throw we have is 20% off as well.

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For the beach house bedrooms, a striped duvet set is 40% off (the queen is just $48) and 400-thread-count sheets are also 40% off — an exceptional value for sheets at that quality. The bedside table we used is 10% off (and you can stack the TURKEY code for extra savings), and the beach photography above the bed is on sale for $62.

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The aqua kilim rug in our daughter’s room is on final sale at West Elm, so you can save about $180 on the 8 x 10 version. We’ve had ours for years with no staining or wear issues. I’m also eyeing a few Serena & Lily pieces for the beach house — the tasseled towels and a striped woven basket are already marked down and the BESTDAY code takes an extra 25% off.

West Elm has some tempting markdowns too, including a 50% off metal task lamp and a metallic throw pillow for under $15. If you’re after small decorative items, a playful marble car phone is down to $25 and chic striped marble vases are discounted as well.

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Pottery Barn has lighting deals, including a Moravian star pendant and a capiz flush mount that are both significantly reduced — perfect for bathrooms, hallways, or a cozy entry. I’ve also been watching faux silver dollar eucalyptus branches and a pretty pink votive set that’s now $17 for three, which would look charming on a mantel or as part of a dinner table centerpiece.

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Wayfair has a well-reviewed neutral rug many bloggers have been loving; it’s 10% off now, bringing an 8 x 10 to about $145, an unusually low price for that size. Target’s furniture sale with the TURKEY code makes some sleek leather-and-wood chairs under $100, and they’d pair beautifully with the round marble table I mentioned earlier.

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I’m also loving a glossy Martha Stewart casserole dish that’s more than 50% off in several colors — I can picture the white one on the beach house stove. World Market’s armchair is 40% off with the FURNSALE code, dropping its price substantially; it has clean mid-century lines and a decorative slatted back that looks great from any angle.

We also support small businesses — original art, handmade pillows, ceramics, and leather goods are special. A few favorites we’ve bought from or admired include Claire Elsaesser prints, leather pulls that instantly elevate furniture, Danielle Oakey’s handmade pillows, Emily Jeffords’ landscape prints, unique ceramics, Samantha French’s luminous work, cute tea towels from Garbella, original prints from Joanne Ho of HeloBirdie, and a Gwen Meyerson print I’ve had my eye on.

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Okay, I’m off to order more house things and eat more pie. Below is a quick summary of the sales and discount codes I’ve found so far:

  • Crate & Barrel – 15% off full-price items with code SAVE15 and up to 40% off select furniture
  • Target – Additional 15% off online furniture with code TURKEY plus site markdowns
  • Pottery Barn – Free shipping with code BLACKFRIDAY and many marked-down items (including 25% off sofas)
  • Serena & Lily – 25% off with code BESTDAY
  • Anthropologie – 30% off sitewide
  • CB2 – 15% off full-price items with code SAVE15
  • Minted – 20% off orders over $150 or 15% off everything with code BF2017
  • World Market – 40% off all furniture with code FURNSALE
  • Rejuvenation – Up to 25% off depending on spend
  • McGee & Co – 20% off with code GIVETHANKS
  • West Elm – Up to 30% off and free shipping with code SAVEMORE
  • Annie Selke – 25% off with code CYBER17
  • Urban Outfitters – Buy one, get one 50% off
  • Old Navy – 50% off sitewide plus free shipping
  • Banana Republic – 50% off regular-priced merchandise
  • J. Crew – 40% off plus free shipping with code THANKU
  • Gap – 50% off with code BLKFRIDAY plus an extra 10% with code JUST4YOU

Hope you’re enjoying the holiday weekend with family, friends, and plenty of pie. If you spot any other sales I should know about, tell me on Instagram or Facebook — I love tracking these deals. Tis the season!

Psst — For paint colors and source links to nearly everything in our house, this page has all the details.

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