Cali Contemporary Save or Splurge // Peggy’s Picks of the Week

In honor of our recent Cali Contemporary project reveal, this week ‘Peggy’s Picks’ is devoted to affordable alternatives to the designer high-end pieces sourced for the living room.

We often are asked which items to save or splurge on. Not every home item needs to max out your budget. Save on easily replaceable pieces that blend well with quality items. Start with affordable décor like table lamps, throw pillows, or mirrors. Choose which pieces are worth investing in now and later. Balance high-end and budget-friendly items to keep your style consistent. Avoid impulse buys that don’t fit your vision, even if that Target pillow is tempting!

Without further delay, scroll below to our ‘save or splurge’ finds from the Project Cali Contemporary living room! For any PHI Home items, don’t forget to use code PEGGYSAYSMIX at checkout.

The original sourced items from PHI Home are featured on the left, and their affordable counterparts are on the right.

PHI Home displays lead times for items and includes threshold shipping in the pricing. We are happy to discount for our blog readers, use coupon code PEGGYSAYSMIX at checkout! For more information about shopping with us at PHI Home and our policies, click here or scroll to the end of this post.

Brass Dome Floor Lamp

The Valencia Floor Lamp from Target is a perfect budget friendly option to incorporate brass décor pieces into a contemporary space.

Contemporary Floor Lamp

Pottery Barn’s Reese lamp is a standout choice for unique lighting, much like the ebony floor lamp on the left. When seeking alternatives, don’t stress about finding exact ‘dupes’. Instead, focus on the elements that catch your eye in the original piece and look for options that capture those qualities!

Organic Table Lamp

A casual-yet-sophisticated table lamp elevates any room without trying too hard. This organic table lamp is the perfect way to maintain a laid back look while playing well with more modern elements.

Ancient Bronze Finish Lamp

A bold mirror is the perfect edition to add flair in traditional or laid back spaces!

Vintage Inspired Rug

This high-performance rug is the original used in Project Contemporary—no alternate needed! Not only is this durable rug perfect for families with pets or children, but it’s also very affordable. Scroll down in the collection to see all rug sizes available.

Genuine Leather Sofa

Mixing styles and creating depth and cohesion is all about getting creative with the textures and textiles selected. This genuine leather sofa is an affordable option that will elevate a casual space while also adding to the mix of materials #peggysaysmix.

There you have it. Thank you for tuning in for another Peggy’s Picks of the Week!

For questions on the living room art from this project, reach out us at PHI Home. We have multiple sizes available: info@peggyhaddadinteriors.com

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Photography by Kara DeYoung