Classic Modern Den

Before

Host Joan Steffend and designer Beth Solberg transform a cluttered storage room into a classic modern den.

$143 — Flooring
The old carpet is replaced with a black tile border and a rug made out of a piece of carpet. The carpet edges are bound with carpet tape for a finished look.

$95 — Walls
The knotty pine paneling is hidden behind wallboard that's secured with roofing nails for a contemporary look. The louvered doors are disguised with more wallboard. Silver paint adds interest to the edges.

$28 — Drapes
Brown and gray fabric is stitched together for striped window treatments.

$61 — Sofa
A dated sofa is given a new look with fabric and cushions.

$10 — Rug

$25 — Chairs
Two '70s-style chairs are updated with new fabric.

$30 — Lampshade Table
Two lampshades are paired with a piece of milky-colored Plexiglas for a unique lighted side table. One lampshade is set directly on the floor and the other is set upside-down on top and hot-glued in place. A light bulb is inserted into the bottom shade and the Plexiglas is set on top.

• lampshades: Target — 074080935

$5 — Frame
The amplifier behind the sofa is turned into a table with the addition of a glass-filled frame.

$3 — Drum Table

$41 — Coffee Table
A coffee table is created out of glass blocks and a glass top.

Free! — Shelves
A pair of tables are dismantled and cut in half for floating shelves.

$16 — Uplight

$25 — Accessories

$498 — Total Cost