Interior Stylist-Approved Wayfair Furniture and Decor

Upgrading your living room to elevate your lounging and hosting experiences is always a worthy investment. However, rounding up new furniture and decor can leave little room in the budget for an interior pro to help with flow, cohesion, and high-style aesthetics. 

Thankfully, Emily Henderson, interior stylist and host of HGTV’s Secrets from a Stylist, is here to help. She curated a cheat sheet of her favorite designer-looking (yet affordable) living room picks at Wayfair, including accent chairs, area rugs, coffee tables, and luxe decor accents, and we’re eyeing 12 deals up to 61 percent off. 

Keep scrolling through to shop these interior stylist-approved pieces while they’re marked down to as little as $35. 

Emily Henderson’s Favorite Wayfair Living Room Picks

• George Oliver Kyajah Wide Armchair, $276 (was $600)
• 61% Off: Ebern Designs Ripple Power-Loomed Indoor Rug, $130 (was $333)
• Wade Logan Cestar Single Coffee Table, $320 (was $581)
• “Very Rich-Looking”: Mercer41 Floranda Velvet Upholstered Waterfall Bench, $296 (was $347)
• Ebern Designs Zuhur Washable Checkered Indoor Rug, $95 (was $240)
• Wade Logan Earl Solid Wood End Table, $118 (was $215)
• Lowest Price: Birch Lane Savion Striped Throw Pillow, $35 (was $85)
• Kelly Clarkson Home Wide Velvet Swivel Barrel Accent Chair, Set of 2, $680 (was $850)
• LuxenHome Terracotta Amphora Vase, $62 (was $85)
• Latitude Run Corduroy Upholstered Modular Sofa, $700 (was $1,484)
• Kelly Clarkson Home Round Modern Coffee Table, $540 (was $610)
• AllModern Deckard Ceramic Table Lamp, $105 (was $165)

A Wayfair shopper said that these Scandinavian-inspired armchairs are “super comfortable and look like expensive furniture pieces.” The design features a sturdy frame made of kiln-dried solid oak, soft chenille upholstery, foam cushioning, and a slightly angled back for sink-in comfort. It’s on sale in six color options right now, so you can score a set of two for nearly the price of one. Plus, another fan raved that it’s a particularly “gorgeous chair for a small space.”

An area rug is especially essential in living rooms for tying a dedicated lounge space together. Henderson’s pick from Ebern Designs is neutral and contemporary, with textural striping and a thick pile height that “feels soft underfoot and adds a cozy touch to the room,” according to one reviewer. It’s also stain- and fade-resistant, and durably power-loomed to withstand heavy foot traffic in common spaces. 

This mid-century modern coffee table looks elevated while lending a ton of functionality. It has two slatted cabinet doors that conceal ample storage space for books, board games, tech, and other hosting essentials, with lifted legs that create a more airy feel in small rooms. A Wayfair Product Specialist also noted that the “height hits just right next to a sofa.” 

Instantly elevate empty spaces with this sculptural accent bench. It features springy cushioning and velvet upholstery, which fans overwhelmingly agree is “comfortable to sit on” and “very rich-looking.” It bodes well for bonus seating when guests are over, and the negative space underneath also offers room for slotting decorative storage baskets to keep items tidy. 

Below, shop more interior-stylist-approved living room furniture and decor from Wayfair, including a sculptural end table, a now-$35 luxe throw pillow, and swivel accent chairs from Kelly Clarkson Home.