Old-Fashioned Living Room Converted Into Casual Cottage Classic

Art and Accessories - $342

• Sheinkopf makes a tea tray as an accent piece for the table. Broken toile tiles are adhered to the tray with epoxy to create a mosaic surface. A layer of grout finishes it off. Other accessories include porcelain plates and window frames used as wall art. (plates: Michaels Arts & Crafts)

• Sheinkopf builds an eight-sided coffee table out of medium-density fiberboard and adds turned legs purchased at a hardware store. He applies a brown base coat and a green color on top so that when he sands down the edges the brown shows through for a distressed effect. Additional furniture includes a side table from a hotel surplus outlet. (side table: Hotel Surplus Outlet - Barnaly; paint: Behr - Sagey 420F-4P)

Lighting - $139

• Cunningham makes floor lamps using ceiling medallions as the base. PVC pipe is used for the stem, which is covered at the top and bottom with molding pieces. A coat of spray paint, electrical components and shades are the finishing touches. Also, the track lighting is replaced with a thrift-store chandelier.

Paint and Supplies - $21

• The walls are painted a pale mossy green. (wall paint: Behr - Rejuvenate 410 E-3P )

Project Total - $993