Splurge or Save: American Traditional
Feeling frugal or flush? Either way, these casually elegant pieces will bring a relaxed vibe to your space.
Design: KMID
https://www.wayfair.com/shop-the-look/slp/9-kate-maloneyinteriordesign-marthasvineyard-lounge-chairs--photo-id105834
Designer Kate Maloney sure knows how to create an inviting nook that begs for good friends, a bottle of wine, and lots of laughs. The layered neutrals, various textures—rope, distressed wood, linen—and the unobstructed views beyond make this American traditional look a keeper.
Get Kate's splurges and our saves to recreate this lovely sitting area in your own home.
Preppy Cotton Throw
https://www.wayfair.com/bed-bath/pdp/pine-cone-hill-ibiza-cotton-throw-peh2159.html
Ibiza Cotton Throw Blanket
Splurge: $67
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Tincup 100% Cotton Throw
Save: $47
For those brisk evenings, grab a cotton blanket in a simple stripe motif. These throws add character and pull together the room without stealing the spotlight. Style it just right by casually throwing it over the back of a chair for that lived-in look.
Classic Tufted Chair
Dolores Tufted Chair
Save: $247
Who says you can't have style and comfort? A traditional tufted arm chair comes off more casual when paired with distressed woods and no-fuss fabrics like cotton and linen. Both of our chairs have a bit of attitude with their shapely legs and finessed arms.
"“I love the idea of gathering at the end of the day with family and friends, and I wanted each person to have their own place in the circle. Each chair is different yet they all fit together—just like the folks gathering there.”"
Kate Maloney
Statement Pillow
https://www.wayfair.com/decor-pillows/pdp/xia-home-fashions-bird-emboridery-throw-pillow-xiah1596.html
Bird Emboridery Throw Pillow
Splurge: $50
Lava Bird Etching Throw Pillow
Save: $19
If you have a stunning view—or if you don't!—connect your indoors and outdoors by using nature-inspired elements. These quirky bird pillows are still neutral enough to feel sophisticated.
Rustic Coffee Table
https://www.wayfair.com/furniture/pdp/indo-puri-block-coffee-table-gnsk1128.html
Block Coffee Table
Splurge: $1,019
Citrus Park Coffee Table
Save: $426
You can really never go wrong with distressed wood and these coffee tables are no exception. Their solid structure and hefty design helps to ground a seating area that doesn't include a larger furniture piece like a sofa or rug.
"“A coffee table should always be a welcome place to prop up your feet in a space like this. The round shape gives everyone a spot.”"
Kate Maloney
Rope Floor Lamp
Greensboro 63" Metal and Wood Rope Floor Lamp
Save: $259
No space is complete without some mood lighting. These nautical-inspired floor lamps do the trick and create a nice sculptural moment in the room.
