Same Look For Less – Functional Family Rooms

Again this month we have another Washington Post (Wa Po) House Calls feature where the talented designer Suzanne Price of Suzanne Price Design did an excellent job of re-configuring a dysfunctional family room into one that the whole family can enjoy.

To tell you the truth it was tough to recreate the look on a budget ‘coz a lot of her pieces were catered to budget conscious folks like me. Still here’s my take keeping most of the accessories the same.

Dollar wise comparison

Wa Po’s Splurge version – $8,009

Wa Po’s Save verison – $6,109

Mine – $4,238, a savings of 31% over their Save version!

The Budget breakdown

Chair

Wa Po version #1 –  Davis chair in Ocean Darius fabric ($799, www.crateandbarrel.com)

Mine #2 – West Elm Henry Arm Chair in Lagoon $509

Console Table

#1 – Tanner console table ($399, www.potterybarn.com) 

#2 – SEI Bunching Metal Sofa Table from Amazon for $98

 Curtain

#1 – Overstock  Nairobi denim printed curtains ($85 per 96-inch panel)

#2 – Etsy Two 50×90 Curtain Panels in the Hira Indigo Laken Collection -$120

Vase

#1 –  Potter’s Collection urn in Poppy ($69)

#2 – West Elm Hive Vase $29

Rug

#1 – Zig Zag Chenille hemp rug $499 ,www.homedecorators.com

#2 – Handmade Eco Natural Fiber Chunky Loop Jute Rug from Overstock for $292

Ladder Shelf

#1 – Reclaimed elm and iron leaner shelving in zinc ($595 each,www.restorationhardware.com)

#2 – Pottery Barn Studio Wall Shelf– 2 for $649

Even though the ladder shelf is sturdy I prefer to hang the TV on the wall and keep all the related stuff on the shelf.

 Lamp

#1 -Fangio metal table lamp,$135, www.bellacor.com

#2 – Black Wire Body Table Lamp from Kirklands for $43

 

Sectional

#1 – Buchanan small sectional ($1,849,www.potterybarn.com)

#2 – Macys Raja Fabric Microfiber Sectional Sofa $1,499

So how did I fare?