Here’s the deal. There’s never really a bad time to buy home decor and furniture. When you’re ready and able to invest, then you should because the sooner you make you’re home your own, the better. However, there are better times to buy these wonderful things, and that is when they are on sale, because why not save money on pieces you were or have been considering purchasing if you can? Enter Wayfair’s Way Day (10/26 – 10/29). It’s their biggest sale of the season, where they offer up to 80% off AND free shipping. Dare I say, this is the best time to purchase home decor (not to mention, it’s right in time for the holidays).

So with that all in mind, I know most of you want to avoid creating a living room that looks like it could be anyone’s. You also want interesting, well-made pieces that look even a little unexpected together, and all of that is what I’m going to be talking about today. I’m showing you five non generic living room design mood boards that I created to act as exciting jumping-off points. And because we love and know the quality of our Room Service sofas, obviously, I chose five of them for this post (they are on sale too!!). They were designed to be sofas that would be comfortable, work for everyday life, but with the design of a much more expensive sofa. These babies are meant to turn heads and impress friends and family who come over. Let’s get started with the first combo.

The first mood board I’ll be talking you through is more of an organic, modern traditional style. I took some notes from Emily’s brother’s river house family room because look how beautiful and cozy it is?!

Now, I chose the brown velvety fabric, and I wanted to show you a much better photo of it before you see the render. It’s honestly one of my favorites in the collection. You can also order a sample to see it in person before you buy! We decided to edit the overall design to make it MUCH better, so that’s why this one looks different:)

Lamp | Sectional | Coffee Table | Rug | Accent Chair | Media Console

See what I mean? All of the lines of the pieces are clean and modern, but the shapes of the lamp, chair, and pattern of the rug are traditional. The greens, browns, and different woods give it that organic feel, and nothing is matchy-matchy. Even the green tones are varied! I also want to point out the important style choice to mix visually bottom-heavy pieces with less visually top-heavy pieces. The sectional and coffee table (and the lamp in a way) are flat to the ground, and the bulk of the visual weight is at the bottom. Then the accent chair and media console have legs and space under them, with their visual weight on the top. It’s a nice balance that your eyes will appreciate in the space. Add some family heirlooms if you have any you like, and some more decor (which Wayfair has so much of), and you are set.

Lamp | Sofa | Coffee Tables | Rug | Accent Swivel Chair | Cabinet

Same colors as the one before, but a very different vibe! You may recognize this elegant (and comfortable) sofa from the opening photo since two of them are now living in Emily’s own living room! With this design, I went a little more refined, traditional, but still cozy. To offset the visible weight and contrast the style of the sofa, I chose these two coffee tables. Then, to talk to the shape of the sofa and the curves of the swivel chair, I chose that beautiful cabinet. The two-tone is really pretty, and I love that there is both open and closed storage for all pieces you may have picked up in your travels?? Just saying:) The pattern in the rug speaks to the lines in the coffee tables as well. Finally, to drive home the traditional style, I chose that very comfy-looking swivel wingback chair (also good for being able to face the sofa and then turn to the TV, if applicable:)) and that great gold lamp.

Lamp | Sectional | Coffee Table | Rug | Accent Chair | Media Console

Ok, we’re done with only greens and neutrals, and bringing in some blues and a much warmer wood! That sectional (Milo) is wonderful, and you can have the chaise on either side (it also comes in a single sofa). Its perfectly chunky feet give it that space under but also work so well with the chunky coffee table, accent chair, and media console. But then, to make sure there’s a little extra lightweight piece, that lamp is so pretty, and the rug has so much movement and color. You’ve likely heard me talk about that chair and the sofa below because they are my children:) They were my first real design of this collection, and if I had space for them (or at least this chair) in my home, they would be here in a second. Oh, and that “media console” is actually three pieces next to each other (and are sold separately). Clearly, it’s modular, so you can stack as you please!

Lamp | Sofa | Coffee Table | Rug | Accent Swivel Chair (set of 2) | Media Console

What’s happier and more fun than a pink sofa?? This one is actually even a little softer, dustier pink in person. We were very specific in picking the prettiest and most versatile tone. Then, with this living room design, there’s a nice balance of curves and offset linear geometry. The sofa, oval coffee table, and swivel chairs (yes, it’s a set of two!) fall in the curve category, while the rug, media console, and lamp (in a way) are very linear. I love that both the rug and console have this “not perfect” geometric pattern. It feels very fresh to me. There’s also that nice balance of top and bottom visual weight distribution, don’t you think? It’s a little modern with a hint of traditional, and neutral, but with an exciting yet calm pop of color.

Lamp | Sofa | Coffee Table | Rug | Accent Swivel Chair | Media Console

Here is the final design with the crowd favorite sofa…Oscar. Emily has coined it as “the most sinkable” in the collection, and she is right. All of the sofas are comfortable (we wouldn’t design/sell ones that weren’t), but this is the one you actually sink into. It’s pretty amazing, and that blue velvet is stunning. This living room design was also inspired by an Emily room from way back when. The blue sofa and cowhide rug are the major callbacks, IYKYK. She also says that cowhides are extremely easy to clean and was the best rug when her kids were little. Midcentury modern style is a heavy influence here with that beautiful media console, brass lamp, and color of the swivel chair! There’s a little less of a balance of the top and bottom visual weight I’ve been talking about this whole post, but the coffee table is so chunky that it’s a perfect in-between.

So those are our little guides to creating the base of a really great, non generic living room. Again, if you need some furniture and/decor for anywhere in your home, Way Day is not to be missed. Their sales are so good (up to 80%), and with free shipping, it’s a no-brainer. Remember, it’s only until the 29th! Happy shopping:)

Love you, mean it.

Opening Image Credits: Photo by Kaitlin Green | From: Farmhouse Living Room Update: The Sofas I Designed For The Space Are Here (And So Many Changes)