Liz's new apartment: Inspiration

One of my dear friends from my college/ study abroad/ first real-person-job days is getting ready to move into a new apartment. You go girl! Wish I could be there to help you move in, just like two years ago!
Anyway, she emailed me this picture of a fabulously fun living room that she loves, and I'm so glad she shared it! 

Love it ----->

I believe this is an Anthro (or at least partly!) image from a few years back. I did some digging, and Anthropologie was selling this chair back around 07-08:

Ok, so not on the market anymore. Not to worry! Options abound. If you feel like spending a king's ransom almost $2,000, then visit Anthro for a few different wing-backed options:

 

  

OR.

What I would do? Go thrifting and by a wing-backed chair for $15. They're so cheap, I guarantee you can find one with a price tag you like. 

Then scour ebay or go to Joann's and get some delicious fabric. 

TIP:

Bringing your own fabric to an upholsterer will cut down on reupholstery costs!

Here are some labels to keep an eye out for on Ebay:

(retail full price can be up to $200, so it pays to Ebay!)

josef frank fabric

josef frank fabric

Chiang Mai Dragon in aquamarine

Chiang Mai Dragon in alabaster

<< As an aside >>

Love these chairs in the Chiang Mai alabaster!

As for paint color in the room, a similar blue is this gorgeous Baltic Blue from Ralph Lauren paints:

And as for the armoire. Oh my do I love the one in that image! There are so many options one could use to achieve a similar look. Consider buying a beat-up brown one from a garage sale-- it would be an amazing DIY!

Windsor Smith armoire

And too good to leave out:

via MizzJenna

The best bet for a similar coffee table would again for SURE be thrifting.

Keep an eye out for mid-century modern. Here's one I love from Apartment Therapy:

Accessorize with framed pictures and art--- or even empty frames like in the original inspiration image.

And for a little frosting on the cake, here are some more inspirational images based on the living room pic:

bedroom:

whimsy kitchen:

desk space:

via decor8

hallways + extra space:

via LushLee

Happy Room Polishing, Liz!

Have fun decorating your new apartment!

images via House Beautiful, theDeskofAnnie, lushlee, apartment therapy, Decor8, MizzJenna