Ralph Lauren Inspired Living Room Refresh Under $100
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After that entryway post did numbers, I couldn’t stop there. The living room is where you actually spend time, so it deserves the same plaid-and-brass, equestrian-estate treatment — and I kept the whole thing under $100. Let’s get into it. 🐎
Find 1: Tartan Throw Pillows
Why it works: A pair of tartan pillows on a neutral sofa is the fastest, cheapest way to bring that Ralph Lauren color story into the room you actually live in.
What to look for: Wool-blend covers in hunter green or burgundy plaid, sized 20×20 for a substantial, not skimpy, look.
Shop: Tartan Throw Pillow Covers
Running total: $28
Find 2: Brass Table Lamp
Why it works: Brass lighting reads instantly expensive and warms up a room in a way overhead lighting never will.
What to look for: An antiqued brass base with a linen or pleated shade, not a shiny gold finish.
Shop: Brass Table Lamp
Running total: $58
Find 3: Leather Ottoman or Pouf
Why it works: A leather ottoman grounds a room the same way the leather tray grounded the entryway — it’s the worn-in, equestrian note among all that plaid and brass.
What to look for: A cognac or chestnut faux leather pouf with visible stitching, round or hexagonal shape.
Shop: Leather Ottoman
Running total: $78
Find 4: Brass Bookend Set
Why it works: Nothing says “old money library” faster than brass bookends on a stack of hardcovers, and it’s an easy way to style a shelf or coffee table.
What to look for: Solid brass in a classic shape — horse heads or simple geometric forms both work.
Shop: Brass Bookend Set
Running total: $92
Find 5: Boxwood Topiary in a Brass Planter
Why it works: A single styled plant does more for a room than a whole shelf of knick-knacks, and boxwood keeps the same timeless, equestrian-estate feeling running through the space.
What to look for: A faux boxwood topiary in a spiral or ball shape, potted in a brass or aged metal planter.
Shop: Boxwood Topiary
Running total: $99
The Cheat Sheet
- Repeat the metal: brass on the lamp, bookends, and planter ties the whole room together without matching everything exactly.
- Let leather do the grounding: one leather piece keeps all that plaid and brass from feeling too precious.
- Stick to the palette: hunter green, burgundy, camel, and brass — the same rules as the entryway apply here.
- One plant, well-placed: a single styled topiary beats a room full of scattered greenery.
Shop the Look
| Item | Why It Works | Shop Link |
|---|---|---|
| Tartan Throw Pillow Covers | Fastest way to bring in the color story | Shop |
| Brass Table Lamp | Warms the room, reads expensive | Shop |
| Leather Ottoman | Grounds the plaid and brass | Shop |
| Brass Bookend Set | Old money library detail | Shop |
| Boxwood Topiary | Timeless greenery, styled not scattered | Shop |
Under $100 for a whole “equestrian estate” living room moment — the entryway post proved this look works, and the living room might be even better. Save this before you start shopping!
XO, Heather
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