A Two-Room Makeover

How do you combine country, Zen and minimalism? Design on a Dime shows you how in this Living Room/Dining Room makeover.

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Hide CaptionShow CaptionSnijders updates the bases for the travertine tables with layers of brown and copper paint. He starts with a chocolate brown color then sponges on a lighter shade of brown. Copper paint is lightly sponged over the top of those colors and used to accent some of the table details.

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Paint and Supplies - $93

The walls are painted a light sage green. (paint: Benjamin Moore - 2145-40 Fernwood Green)

The existing blue TV stand is painted brown to make it blend in with the new color palette.

Accessories and Lighting - $315

A runner in the entry gives the cream carpet more color.
Three tropical-influenced art prints are framed with copper-colored metal frames. Burbridge has the prints mounted on foam core before framing to give them more stability.
Lamp bases are given a copper look with spray paint. Balter sprays on one even coat of pewter paint to take down the silvery shine, they sprays on a copper color sparingly to give the finish an antiqued look. (lampshades: Target - 074080321, 074000819)
A round mirror is set on the dining table with candles for a reflective centerpiece. (candles, round table mirror: Marshalls)
The bar area is given design attention with framed wine labels and bartending accessories.
Two new mirrors over the TV reflect the light coming in the large window opposite them. (mirrors: IKEA - Kolja, 18717)

Fabric - $168

A copper-toned fabric is used to make sofa pillows and seat covers for the dining chairs. She also adds a band of the fabric to the bottom of chocolate-colored window panels to tie the entire look together.

Project Total - $995