The living room at our high desert Tumalo ranch home is finally coming together! I’ve been imagining how this space would feel for years now, so it’s fun to finally be able to sit in it and share it with family and friends. It’s a blend of natural materials and vintage accents that create a collected and organic vibe … it really grounds the look of the entire home. I love the soft materials mixed with textures through fabric, décor, and furniture pieces.
Clouz Houz Tip: Did you know you can shop the Tumalo home on our website? Just head over to the shop page and check out all the materials, furniture selections, and décor in one place. So happy with how it all came together!
Here’s the vibe I wanted in this house …
The vibe we wanted to create was super important to us. Knowing that our home is on the smaller side, I really focused on maximizing the space and being intentional with the design to ensure a smooth traffic flow. Since our living room is right off the front door and entryway, it was crucial that it felt inviting and spacious enough for people to linger comfortably.
Family gatherings and dinner parties with friends are very important to us, so we needed plenty of seating while still allowing room to move around. I worked hard to create a layout that’s both functional and cozy, making it easy for everyone to relax and enjoy themselves.
Whether you’re dropping by for a quick visit or settling in for an evening of fun, our living room is designed to welcome you with open arms.
Seating: Mixing Comfort with Style
We opted for an off-white linen sofa from Moss Home that can easily fit 3-4 people. Moss Home is one of our preferred furniture makers. All of their pieces are bench-made- meaning only one craftsman builds your sofa – no assembly lines! They are skilled and knowledgeable with what they do and take great pride in delivering a well constructed custom sofa. Another bonus in my opinion, they are made right here on the West Coast in Los Angeles. I always recommend a bench seat when you want to maximize seating. No one ever wants to sit on the crack of the cushions — LOL!!
I scored big time with these two antique leather chairs with wooden detailing. The high back makes for great lounging — they are so comfortable! Since these were a Facebook Marketplace steal, I found a similar style that’s just as rustic and charming, so you can achieve this look too. It’s all about mixing the right pieces to create a space that’s both functional and inviting, perfect for long conversations and cozy evenings.
Curating Found Treasures
Styling the shelves was such a fun part of the design process! I filled the bookshelves with a collection of found objects that add character and personality to the space. We’ve got a mix of bowls, inspiring books, candle holders, vases, and natural materials like crystals, petrified wood, and marble trays. Each piece has a story, and adds to the organic, collected vibe we were going for.
To really make everything glow in the evening, I found these beautiful brass sconces on Etsy. They add an artistic detail and highlight some of my favorite books on a display shelf.
Coffee table styling
Again — we got super lucky with this stunning square travertine table (can you tell I spend a lot of my time on FB Marketplace? ?). These kinds of coffee tables are quite popular, and you can find similar styles on sites like Etsy, 1st Dibs, and Chairish.
I wanted to keep the table top fairly simple and clean-looking, so I only added a couple of glass hurricanes filled with candles, an antler (my go-to styling essential for LITERALLY anywhere around the house), and of course, a vase filled with some fresh greens and flowers. I love the scale of this piece for the room … it provides a great surface for everyone to have a spot to set a drink down, or for putting out appetizers when we entertain (as long as Lucy doesn’t get naughty and devour them).
Every room needs a great rug to ground the space …
Etsy was the source for the perfect rug. I love the warm brown tones with the geometric lines running through it. It’s handwoven in Turkey, and in fact, I found several rugs from this vendor that I ordered for the rest of the house. It adds another great element to this western, PNW feel — it’s very country inspired and grounds some of the lighter elements in the room.
There’s no overhead lighting in this great room, so we rely on the light from the sconces in the bookcase, the entryway lights, and the floor lamp that we added. Luckily during the day, the doors and windows provide plenty of natural light, so the result in the evenings is a cozy and ambient space that feels warm and sort of moody!
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Explore below our carefully curated selection of living room essentials inspired by the serene beauty of Bend, Oregon. Each item reflects the rustic elegance and comfort of our home, designed by us with love and attention to detail. Whether you’re drawn to the cozy textures, the vintage accents, or the natural materials, every piece has been chosen to enhance your space and create lasting memories. Life is short, why not make it beautiful? ?
