The FUNCTION Formula:

 

Features: drawers for storage, ottomans to use as extra seating for the living room when needed, lamp for light, candle for mood, clock for time

jUxtaposition: Check patterned drawers against plain wood, round clock paired with square ottoman and rectangular console, rough plaster pot and lamp base against smooth wood top

Nature: Olive plant with plaster pot, linen lamp shade, wool roving tassels with wooden beads, wooden console, brass & wood hardware

Color: warm honey wood tones paired with cool grey (ottoman, lamp base, pot) and olive green accents (clock, candle, plant) 

Textures & Textiles: woven drawers, rough & smooth plaster, linen shade, wool roving tassels, upholstered ottomans

Illumination: Lamp, candle, & natural light

Ooh, Patterns: Ottomans, woven checkerboard pattern, entry rug

Numbers: 3 drawers (rule of thirds), Golden Mean with console height to overall, within budget (DIY/ repurposed- beaded garland, clock- already had, the rest from Target)