Sofa, Coffee Table, and Rug

• Sofa: Make the sofa your number one splurge. Because of the price tag, this go-to comfy spot will probably stay with you the longest, and you want it to last. Give your choice plenty of thought. Jill points out that a good-quality, classic-style frame can be reupholstered again and again. (Montauk sofa (3229-02), from $1,499, by Clayton Marcus.)
• Round Coffee Table: With no hard edges, it will give a more open feel to your space. (Mercer coffee table, $475, by Sitcom Furniture.)
• Woven Rug: Choosing natural fibers keeps your room casual and relaxed. (Color-Bound Sisal Rug, $349 (8' x 10'), from Pottery Barn.)