Sex and the City 2 Design Envy

If you haven't seen Sex and the City 2 yet, I highly encourage you to. While it pales in comparison to its predecessor, seeming more like an extended episode than a movie, the set design dazzles. The luxurious apartment scenes leave you wishing you had a "Mr. Big" budget to redo your own home with such fabliss-ness.

Much of the story line actually centers around a couch, believe it or not. This gorgeous, custom sofa from Montauk Sofa is done in a luxurious blue wool-mohair fabric. After checking the website, I know this couch cost at least $6,000 before tax. Holy price tag! Let's take a minute to gaze at its wonder...

And now... let's think about how we make this a real-world reality. Now, I'm sorry. But, I don't have $6,000 to blow on a piece of furniture. I don't care how fabliss it is. So let's see how we can achieve a similar look without blowing our savings...

Fabliss Fake:

The Crate and Barrel "Nines Apartment Couch" @ $899. Buy this in the dark charcoal color for all the SATC2 drama without the dramatic price tag.

If you love that SATC2 navy velvet enough to spring for a pricier purchase, take a look at the Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams "Liam Sofa." Depending on the quality of fabric you choose the price varies, and their couches typically run between $1,500-3,000. But with a lifetime guarantee, you'd be hard pressed to find a better quality + price combination.

For an even cheaper option, pick out a dazzling blue velvet from your local fabric store and redo an old sofa of your own. Upholsterers can take your existing pieces and reinvent them. This is the new "green" remodel and is often cheaper than purchasing new duds.

Of course... once you have the perfect couch, you'll need some perfect pillows. Make sure you check out www.etsy.com as we mentioned in the last post. You'll be sure to find pillows worthy of an SATC2 moment.