The truth? No one goes on a shopping spree and magically acquires all the room essentials in one day. Most spaces evolve gradually, shaped by time, taste, and budget. We built a modern living room in four phases, sourcing every last piece from Article because their mix-and-match furnishings are easy to style, long-lasting, and well-priced. Feel free to remix the order of your layering — Start with the piece that matters most to you, and use this guide to build out a living room that’s as unique as it is relaxing.
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1. Lay The Foundation
Cypress Green Chaise Sectional | Tan Tufted Ottoman
Every remarkable living room story begins with the essential characters: comfortable seating and a versatile centerpiece. Enter Article’s plush olive-green modular sectional with a corduroy-inspired texture—aptly setting the ambiance for everything else to come. Complement it with a warm camel-toned tufted leather ottoman, and voila, your foundational pieces are in place. The ottoman doubles as a coffee table, and these pieces lay the groundwork for a room that’s rich in texture.
2. Amplify with Additional Seating
Cypress Green Chaise Sectional | Tan Tufted Ottoman | Ivory Lounge Chairs
With the basics nailed down, it’s time to expand the ensemble. Picture two matching chairs, either flanking your sofa or facing it, balancing the room’s energy. The leather accents harmonize with the ottoman, while a canvas-like texture adds a refreshing contrast.
3. Illuminate Your Vision
Cypress Green Chaise Sectional | Tan Tufted Ottoman | Ivory Lounge Chairs | Floor Lamp | Side Table | Gray Table Lamp
Remember: Lighting is to room design what seasoning is to cooking—utterly indispensable. Floor lamps are your living space’s heroes, and this sleek black angular lamp, standing tall at almost 6.5 ft, is a testament to that. And don’t overlook the elegance of a gray table lamp, perched with grace on an architecturally interesting side table.
4. Seal It with Finishing Flourishes
Cypress Green Chaise Sectional | Tan Tufted Ottoman | Ivory Lounge Chairs | Floor Lamp | Side Table | Gray Table Lamp | Woven Poufs | Walnut Cabinet | Arched Mirror
The devil is in the details, they say. Enhance the space’s charm with handwoven black-and-white poufs—perfect for adding pattern play or providing an extra seat during game nights. Introduce a walnut cabinet for a warm wood element and added storage utility. Finally, mirrors aren’t just functional—they’re transformative. An arched mirror framed in wood? It not only reflects, doubling the space, but also ties in with the cabinet and magnifies the room’s design coherence.
And there you have it! You now have the blueprint to design a living room that reflects personality, piece by piece. Dive into their collection today, and remember: your perfect room wasn’t built in a day, but it can certainly start today.
Past Projects With Article:
Before & After Living Room
One-Day Dining Room Makeover
Maximizing a Small Deck Layout in 5 Steps