Bachelor Pad Living Room

The Solution
First they rearrange the furniture to maximize use of the longest wall as a media wall. They add several creative storage solutions to conceal clutter and maintain the simple, clean lines of modern design. They supplement McShea's great leather sofas with a new bar, entryway organizer and new tables. Blue curtains bring in the sky tones and complete the outdoor elements theme.

The Cost

Paint and supplies – $132

• wall paint, Benjamin Moore's Pismo Dunes, AC-32, $39.22/gallon – JC Licht

Media wall – $220

• veneer, 2x8 Rdovnedgb, $3.85 each – The Home Depot
  
• oak shelf, Lack wall shelves, $14.99 – Ikea
  
• wall units, Malm occ table 75, $69.99 each – Ikea
  
• fabric, $20 – LZ Products/Textile Outlet

Bookcase – $12

• bookcase made out of scrap wood pieces from other projects, $5 – Crawford Material Co.

Stone lamps – $95

• table lamp, white diamond, $7.48 each – Target
  
• brick veneer, Pro-fit ledge/carton corner, $50 per unit – Crawford Material Co.
  
• lampshades, 07200085073, $12.99 each – Kmart

Sconces – $30

• lamp, as-is depart SG, $3.99 – Ikea
  
• fluorescent lights, 043168404242, $8.97 each – The Home Depot

Coffee and end tables – $26

• side table, Lack nn side table, $12.99 – Ikea
  
• coffee table, parts-shelf wenge, $10 – Design Within Reach

Moveable bar – $125

• shelving unit, Expedit Bookc 5, $79.99 – Ikea
  
• fabric, $20 – LZ Products/Textile Outlet
  
• casters, 2-1/2" Indcstr, $5.44 each – The Home Depot
  
• ribbon, 7/8" Wvn Exp-Brown, $3.29 per roll – JoAnn

Entryway mirror – $125

• veneer, 2x8 Rdivnedgb, $3.85 each – The Home Depot
  
• mirror, $50 – Custom Showers, Inc.
  
• shelf, Malm bedside table, $49.99 – Ikea

Window treatment – $95

• window treatment rods (triple rod), Kvadrant Trpl C, $16.99 each – Ikea
  
• rail hangers (rods), Kvadrant ceil F, $3.99 each – Ikea
  
• fabric panels (drapes) Anno Felicia CU, $6.99 each – Ikea
  
• top/bottom rails, Kvadrant top/BT, $5.99 each – Ikea

Rug – $22

• rug, Karby, 4' 4", $19.99 – Ikea

Accessories – $115

• taupe mat, sq raff place mat esp, 7370042, $6 – West Elm
  
• pillar candle, 3x3 White Jasmine Bou, $2.99 – Target
  
• blue/silver glass candleholder, holder hurr alum tint, $9.99 – Target
  
• large round mirror, 81-giftware-018169885, $12.99 – Marshalls
  
• small round mirror, 81-giftware-018169847, $9.99 each – Marshalls
  
• decorative pillows, 60-domestics-007608621 & 018247303, $7.50 & $7.99 – Marshalls
  
• striped photo frame, 81-giftware-018536546, $22.99 – Marshalls
  
• small brown storage box, 080048 52 storage, $12.99 – HomeGoods
  
• large brown storage box, 080109 52 storage, $16.99 – HomeGoods

Total – $997