Smart Chic: Living Rooms

Give Your Living Room Timeless Character With Thrifty Finds

Your living room is where you gather with friends and family, so the space should be both cozy and stylish. Achieve big style on a small budget with vintage pieces found at flea markets, thrift stores and yard sales.

By Marian Parsons, Mustard Seed Interiors
Filed under: Living Rooms, Decorating

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Pretty and Practical

For slightly awkward or unused areas in a corner or under a window, or for a space that transitions into another room, use a petite secretary for paying bills, completing kids' homework assignments or working on a laptop. Small chests of drawers or drop-leaf tables are also great multifunctional pieces that don't take up too much space.