I think we can all relate to the feeling of seeing a room, wishing we could recreate it in our home but then are quickly confronted with the brutal reality that nearly everything in said room is out of budget. It happens to me almost daily as I scroll through Instagram…healthy, I know! However, today, I am going to even out the scales a little. I chose three beloved EHD living rooms and recreated them using exclusively Wayfair products. That’s right! A real deal “look for less” and while I’m truly not one to brag, I did a pretty unreal job. But to be fair Wayfair made it so easy. We all know they have A LOT on their site but y’all it’s also very good and I’m pretty pumped to show you how similar these looks are. And considering they are having Black Friday Preview sale of up to 70% off along with their fast shipping, you could have your whole room done or refreshed before the holidays get too wild and busy. Ok, ready for these rooms??
The Portland Project Living Room
Ah, the first Portland Project. Can you believe we revealed this six years ago but it could have just as easily been revealed this year? Not dated in the least bit. Why? Classic styles, a calm, neutral color palette, and just the right amount of modern elements.
Take these two shots above! The main pieces are both vintage but from different eras keeping the design exciting, fresh, and with plenty of “tension“. But the color palette and consistency of materials are what make it all work together. Ok, now let’s get into the deals!
Furniture: Sofa | Coffee Table | Tripod Side Table | Sling Chair | Wood Block Side Table | Green Chair | Pedestal Side Table | Credenza | Side Chair
Lighting: Floor Lamp | Brass Task Lamp | Sconce (set of 2) | Brass Dome Lamp | White and Brass Dome Lamp
Textiles: Rug | Dark Gray Blue Patterned Pillow | White and Gray Pillow (set of 2) | White Textured Lumbar Pillow | Black and Cream Throw Blanket | Navy Lumbar Pillow (set of 2) | Blue and White Throw Blanket
Decor: Tall White Vase | Blue Tray | Ceramic Box | Brass Tray | Black Candlestick Holders | Black Vase
Not the exact same design but VERY much the same essence. I was so pumped when I found this sofa! It’s under $750, is 81″ and the lines are so good. Then the mix of dark wood tones was an essential part of this design so the coffee table, all the side tables, credenza, pedestal side table, and side chair all worked so beautifully together. I know the credenza may look pretty different from the original but again, it’s really about the essence and overall aesthetic. Plus it’s just cool. The lighting miiiight be my favorite though (as it typically is in most rooms) and it was SO easy to find comparable options. The white and gold beauty is under $100! And yes, I chose one of our Rugs USA rugs (and did for all three living rooms) because I know that the quality and designs are good and they are a great price. Wasn’t going to take a chance on another brand. Sorry, not sorry:) The last thing I’ll say is I LOVE that black vase. Actually, they have so many great ones as you’ll see throughout this post. Don’t sleep on their smalls.
The Glendale Living Room
This living room is what I feel like living on a stylish cloud looks like. It’s light, airy, textured, and Care Bears are bound to start jumping around at any second. But in all non-cloud seriousness, this version of Emily’s old Glendale home was perfect and everyone agreed.
It was a no-brainer that I needed to recreate this one because it’s also timeless. Still calm and neutral but a bit more eclectic and “happy”. But I think the real name of the game for this one is” more is more” when it comes to pillows…but you can’t use they same one twice, ok??
Furniture: Sectional | Coffee Table | Pouf | Brown Leather Chair | Black Side Table | Gray Upholstered Chair | Dresser
Lighting: Blue Lamp | White Lamp
Textiles: Rug | Blue Patterned Blanket | Cream Throw Pom Blanket | Cream Tassel Pillow | Blue Striped Pillow | Rust Pillow | Blue Boucle Pillow | Blue Plaid Lumbar Pillow | White and Blue Striped Throw Blanket | White Textured Pillow | Blue Tassel Pillow | Green Pillow (set of 2) | Pink Tassel Pillow | Cream and Black Pillow
Decor: Terracotta Vase | Woven Tray | Ceramic Bell | White Vase | Turquoise Bud Vase | Blue/Green Vase | Turquoise Planter | Tall Black Vase
The base of this room is obviously the sectional. And what I think is so great about this design is that it shows you how to have a gray sofa but not lean into gray for the whole space (unless that’s your preference). If you notice in all of the textiles, the colors are either pretty muted or have a grayish undertone. That’s why it works so perfectly with the sofa. But naturally, the design needed warmth, and wood/organic fibers are the easiest way to do that. Emily had vintage chairs in her design but I really thought this leather chair and this dark gray chair were great options for a similar feeling. But the pillow game on Wayfair is vast and I honestly had a hard time only picking these 10, ha. I pinned a lot more. Otherwise, what did I tell you about their smalls?? How good are these vases and planters? Very impressed.
The Farmhouse Living Room
What, you thought I wouldn’t be able to recreate the farmhouse living room? WRONG. It was just as easy as the other two! Emily’s traditional modern eclectic vibe isn’t necessarily an easy thing to “copy” on a tighter budget but as I’ve already proven, the options on the site are so vast that it was so much fun.
Here are more photos so you can really take in all of the elements and be even more impressed by the “similar” options”. Ok, ready?
Furniture: Sofa | Coffee Table | Live Edge Side Table | Gray Chair | Foot Stool | Blue Chair | Drink Table | Console Tables | Blue Gray Cabinet | Wood Chair | Wood Cabinet
Lighting: 2-Light Sconce | Black Table Lamp | Paper Floor Lamp
Textiles: Plaid Pillow (set of 2) | Throw Blanket | White Ball Pillow | Gold Pillow | Rug
Decor: Terracotta Vase | Ceramic Bowl (on coffee table) | Cream Sculptures | Striped Vase | Black Pillar Candle | Yellow Pillar Candle | White Decorative Bowl | Magazine Holder | Black Abstract Vase (with hole) | Wooden Decor Links | Black Vase
See!! This sofa is a little more expensive than the other two but much cheaper than the original (and has a ton of excellent reviews). I did take some creative liberties with the rug choice but I love this rug. It’s affordable and the vibe is still very much in line with the overall style of the room. I couldn’t believe that they had that awesome live edge side table. It looks way more expensive than $159, right? I also was impressed when I found those two side chairs. They are pretty perfect. The “sofa table” are those two console tables that look so good next to each other (you can see the example if you click over to the product). This is also my last callout on Wayfair’s awesome small decor game. I mean those cream sculptures, that terracotta vase, the wooden decor links? All so chic and cool.
I’m sure it’s apparent that I had A LOT of fun doing this. Not only because these are some of my favorite EHD living rooms too but because the “one-stop-shopness” of Wayfair made it fun. Not having to search the entirety of the internet for a chair is so nice. You get style and more affordable options. And as a reminder, they are having their Black Friday Preview with up to 70% off along with their fast shipping (which happens all year long). So next time you see a room you love, you now know where to go to recreate it:)
And thank you Wayfair for partnering with us on this super fun post! Your inventory is unmatched and there really is something for everyone.
Love you, mean it.
Opening Image Credits: Photo by Sara Ligorria-Tramp | From: Portland Project Living Room Reveal
THIS POST WAS ORIGINALLY PUBLISHED HERE.
