Designer Brands vs. The Blissful Bee Bargains! Who will win??

Over the past few months I have been putting my formal living room through an intense step-by-step makeover. It's been one of those things where I thought it was going to be an easy "move some furniture around" gig, but it evolved into much  much more than just that! I realized I would never truly be satisfied with the room if I was just re-arranging, because when it came down to it, I just wasn't happy with a lot of the furniture. And I'm pretty sure if you don't like the furniture, you're NOT going to like the room! That's when I knew there needed to be some big changes - I wanted the designer look, but on a "Blissful Bee" budget;) And here is how I did it...

This post will show you a few comparables I have found that are similar to the pieces that are in our living room. I have listed the designer for each comp, and their prices - their STEEP prices might I add. Then I have listed my version and where I found it. Enjoy!

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:: FYI ::

The settee of mine is an antique that I refinished and re-upholstered and you can

find that post {HERE},but the coffee table and chairs are newly bought:) 

Who do YOU think wins the

{designer} vs. {blissful bee bargains} battle??

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Natural Linen Settee - Wisteria, $1,399

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Sofia Settee - Ballard Designs, $1,249

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Talina Settee - Horchow, $3,899

 

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The Blissful Bee Version!

Antique Cane Back Settee - Antique Store, $100

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Edda Coffee Table - Horchow, $1,799

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Uttermost Stratford - Carolina Rustica, $932

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Currey & Co. - Layla Grace, $872

 

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The Blissful Bee Version! 

Stein World Bridgeport Coffee Table - Hayneedle.com, $220

I found this table not only on sale for $234 (originally $281), but ALSO $2.99 shipping, NO TAX, and 10% off my entire purchase!!! You can't even find that good of a deal at Home Goods! My total came out to be only $220. Man, I'm am a happy girl:) And let's be honest, even if it wasn't on sale, even if I did have to pay tax, and even if I did have to pay for shipping - it would have been a GREAT deal.

A. MA. ZING.

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Gramercy Chair - Ballard Designs, $319-$547 (ea.)

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Amanda Linen Chair - Horchow, $572 (ea.)

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The Blissful Bee Version! 

Beige Linen Swoop Chair - Home Goods, $199 (ea.)
 

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Linen European Chair - Wisteria, $800

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Marseilles Chair - Restoration Hardware, $790

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The Blissful Bee Version! 

Antique Chair - Craigslist, $40

I found this on craigslist for only $40 and reupholstered it myself! With the cost of fabric and everything, it probably ended up costing about $80:)

Hope you all enjoyed my comparisons!! Who do you think wins???