Use What You Have Styling Challenge Love Seat Edition


I’m trying to up my styling game. Yes, it really is a game to me. I like to play with my house, don’t you? I love what happens when you move your own stuff around (read: no money was spent in the making of this post). It makes your old stuff look new! I decided to give it a try with my newly refinished cargo love seat, especially now that it has oh-so-pretty white vinyl seats.

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Full disclosure, I was doing this for the styling practice and knew that everything was going to go back whence it came. But it sure was fun – and good practice (yeah, cause styling takes practice but looks so easy by the pros)! However, I don’t know if it was more fun to actual style the love seat or to go around the house collecting a myriad of blankets, pillows, magazines, and mugs while getting the weirdest “What are you doing?!” looks from Eric (he doesn’t even ask anymore…just rolls with it).

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So here are the results of my shop the house styling session for the cargo love seat.

Option #1: Beachy Cool

Using cool blues and whites creates a sense of the ocean and beach. Different textures make the room layered and relaxed feeling. I’m ready to cuddle up with a book and stare at the rolling waves (I wish!).

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use-what-you-have-styling-love-seat

Option #2: Simplistic Preppy

Bright colors with distinct patterns and limited styling makes this pop. Perfect for a perusal of a mag and a cup of tea!

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use-what-you-have-styling-love-seat

use-what-you-have-styling-love-seat

Option #3: Bohemian Cozy

Funky colors, sequins, and fuzzy textures makes this relaxed and free but still inviting.

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use-what-you-have-styling-love-seat

use-what-you-have-styling-love-seat

Option #4: Funky Flavor

Layers, layers, layers, playing with different combinations of colors and textures. It’s different and bold. Perhaps not for everyone but isn’t that what styling is all about – what you like?!

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use-what-you-have-styling-love-seat

use-what-you-have-styling-love-seat