French Country Dining Room Redesign for Less Than $1,000

Before The dining room wasn't much more than a boring corridor.

After Warm, earthtone colors and interesting textures bring out the best in this small space.

Design Details
Kristan Cunningham, Spencer Anderson and Dave Sheinkopf set out to give the Weinsteins a sophisticated French country dining room in which they can entertain and have family meals.

Rug - $150
The floor covering pulls the space together and makes the room feel grounded. (Joseph's Rugs, 5 x 8)

Furniture - $344
Anderson takes an antique-store bench ($175) from plain wood to a bold black to match the other furniture pieces in the room. A complementary cushion and several throw pillows makes for a cozy seating area. (bench: Pasadena Antique Center & Annex)

Textiles - $130
The diverse colors and patterns give the room an eclectic charm. (fabrics for pillows and bench cushion: Eco Fabrics - toile and striped; napkins for pillow fabric: Target - white and striped, 067020426 and 067020529, $2 and $3)

Lighting - $164
In addition to new lampshades for the chandelier as well as lamps for the bench end tables, Cunningham adds a French twist to plain black sconces with a mirror, glass candlestick and glass chandelier crystals. (chandelier lampshades: The Great Indoors, $3 each; lamps: Home Goods - 173972, $30 each; wall sconces and mirror: Z Gallerie - Rococo, 591226672 and Ross, 400001710708, $43)

Wall Paint and supplies - $55
The walls are painted a pale green color to soften up the predominantly black and white tone. (paint: Behr - Celery Sprig 410c-3p)

Accessories - $153
The black and white finish at the bottom of the valances adds a little texture and still allows in plenty of light. (wall plates: Home Goods, $4 to $5 each; window valances: Target, 068031975, $8; tin and tray: Home Goods - 043166 and 212754, $13 each; hurricanes and pitchers: Marshalls - 003311408, 015336927 and 005104587, $5, $8 and $10; tables and skirts: Kmart - 0720073149 and 6469982757, $7 and $9 per skirt)

Total Cost - $996

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Resources

rugs
Joseph's Rugs
7750 Balboa Blvd.
Van Nuys, CA 91406

decorative project materials
Z Gallerie
Website: www.zgallerie.com

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Target
Website: www.target.com

fabric - Eco Fabrics
Eco Fabrics
We apologize no further information is available.

decorative project materials
The Great Indoors
Website: www.thegreatindoors.com

wall paint
The Home Depot U.S.A. Inc.
Website: www.homedepot.com

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HomeGoods
Website: www.homegoods.com

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Marshalls
Website: www.marshallsonline.com

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Kmart Corporation
Website: www.kmart.com

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Ross Stores
Website: www.rossstores.com

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Pasadena Antique Center & Annex
Website: www.pasadenaantiquecenter.com
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