Andrew Mawby: Get This Look: Fixer Upper Living Room from The Americana House

We’re back with a new Fixer Upper ‘Get This Look’ post, this time with the modern industrial farmhouse stylings of The Americana House living room (Season 5, Episode 18).

It’s crazy to think that The Americana House was the last house Chip & Jo created as part of their Fixer Upper series. A perfect end note to their many Fixer Upper masterpieces, The Americana House is a prime example of Joanna’s signature, sought-after style. The expert mix of modern, industrial, and farmhouse design elements make this living room feel cozy and comfortable.

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And while we’ve had to say goodbye to new episodes of Fixer Upper, Joanna doesn’t seem to be slowing down much. Did you hear the news that she’ll be releasing a design book this November? You can pre-order Homebody: A Guide to Creating Spaces You Never Want to Leave on Amazon now. We can’t wait to get it our hands on it!

In the meantime, are you ready to create your own version of a Fixer Upper living room? Today we’re showing you how with 7 helpful tips!

7 Tips to Create a Fixer Upper Living Room

Images used with permission of Magnolia Market.

1. Hang an Industrial Chandelier

When it comes to overhead lighting in a living room or dining room, Joanna seems to favor industrial style chandeliers. The American House living room is no exception. Candle-style industrial chandeliers are extremely popular right now. To achieve a similar look, we’ve rounded up some affordable chandelier options.

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Industrial Chandeliers: 5-Light Candle-Style Chandelier, 8-Light Candle Chandelier, Edison Bulb 9-Light Chandelier, 5-Light Globe Chandelier, Metal Mushroom Chandelier, 6-Light Candle Style Chandelier

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2. Shiplap Walls Forever!!!

You can’t really be a Fixer Upper fan if you don’t love shiplap walls. This timeless farmhouse design element has made a major comeback over the past few years thanks to our gal Joanna. The good news is that it’s easy to recreate the shiplap look in your own home no matter the room. Check out six of our DIY shiplap projects below.

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1. How to Shiplap a Wall for Free
2. How to Install a Shiplap Wall + Rustic Home Office Makeover
3. How to Build a Shiplap Backdrop for Photos or Parties
4. DIY Budget-Friendly White Kitchen Renovation with Shiplap Backsplash
5. How to Install an Inexpensive Shiplap Plank Wall Using Plywood
6. Five Marigolds Living Room Makeover with Stikwood Shiplap Wall

3. Choose a Mid-Century Modern Sofa or Sectional

Add an on-trend and classic piece to your Fixer Upper living room by choosing a mid-century modern sofa or sectional (depending on the size of your space). The grey sectional Joanna chose for The Americana House provides ample seating for a family and takes up a majority of the room.

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Sofas & Sectionals: Monterey Sectional, Mendosia Sectional, Carlo Mid-Century Sectional, Andes Sofa, Monroe Mid-Century Sofa, Adrienne Sleeper Sofa

4. Adorn the Sofa with Embellished Throw Pillows

Add personality to your mid-century modern sofa with embellished throw pillows. Did you know that Magnolia Home by Joanna Gaines is available at Pier 1 Imports? There are tons of Joanna-approved furniture, rugs, and throw pillows to choose from. Keep your design versatile by mixing and matching pillow sizes and patterns. Below you’ll find some of our favorite Magnolia Home throw pillow options.

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Throw Pillows: Jonathon Lumbar Pillow, Emmie Kay Black Pillow, Jana Lumbar Pillow, Elise Pillow, Tristan Pillow, Zander Charcoal Oversized Pillow

5. Select a Large Neutral Rug

Keeping with the room’s neutral color scheme, the space is anchored with a large white and grey rug. The understand graphic print pairs well with the mid-century modern sectional and embellished pillows. Selecting a textured neutral rug adds visual appeal and makes it a focal point in the room without being too loud or flashy.

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Area Rugs: Magnolia Home Holloway Gray & Ivory Rug, Olga Gray Area Rug, Brandt Gray Area Rug, Project 62 Chevron Woven Rug, Project 62 Criss Cross Woven Rug, Safavieh Marea Rug

You might also like: Affordable Vintage Style Rugs // Our Favorite Blue-Green-Teal Area Rugs

6. Add a Simple Modern Coffee Table

A simple modern coffee table is easy to style while also being functional. Add a few plants, a candle, and a short stack of books and you’re done. No fussiness or excessive styling required. The matte black metal finish and thin legs of the coffee table in this space flow well with the other modern elements in the room.

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Coffee Tables: Project 62 Glasgow Metal Coffee Table, Era Coffee Table, Room & Joy Retro Coffee Table, Safavieh Roe Black Coffee Table, Safavieh Mae Lacquer White Coffee Table, Acme Furniture Black Coffee Table

7. Incorporate a Variety of House Plants

And last but certainly not least, be sure to incorporate a variety of house plants in your Fixer Upper living room. Greenery fosters an appealing, lived-in feeling to the space. Artificial house plants and trees are great options if you don’t have green thumb. Often times faux plants can also be more affordable (especially because they never die!).

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Artificial House Plants: Artificial Fiddle Leaf Fig Tree, Artificial Potted Plant, Artificial Jade Plant, Artificial Tillandsia Plant, Artificial Dracaena Plant, Artificial Calathea Plant

Below, we’ve rounded up everything you need to design your own Fixer Upper inspired living room. Simply click any of the images to learn more about each item. You may have to double-tap on mobile.