From College-Age Color to Serene Master Bedroom

Lead designer Brice Cooper and design coordinators Kelly Edwards and Ali Azhar replace the youthful purple with a serene sage green. Kelly makes window hangings that are cool to look at but don't obstruct the cool city view. Ali builds a hip platform bed using walnut, which is a versatile hardwood that fits their budget. Crisp new bedding and a plush tan rug tie the new color scheme together. Custom-made shelves, nightstands and new reading lamps round out the modern redo. This sleek, yet peaceful transformation reflects Krina's keen sense of style — all on a budget of less than $1,000.

The Cost

Paint and supplies - $60

• Glidden, HD6012GL eggshell color matched to Benjamin Moore's Sage Green, $18.98/gallon - The Home Depot

Platform bed - $120

• bed/wall mirror shelf, 104-044050 4/4 walnut lumber, $6.70/board foot - Wood World
  
• stain for bed, mirror shelf, gel stain, dark walnut - Wood World

Bedding - $150

• full sheet set, 60 Domestics 007042830, $24.99; standard pillowcases, 60 Domestics 007295467, $12.99 - Marshalls
  
• full fitted sheet, 65985775682, $10.99 - Kmart

Wallpaper and supplies - $55

• wallpaper, 122544 Norwall Linen Tex, $11.97 - Lowe's
  
• stencil paint, 166340 1/2 PT Nutmeg Ame, $3.48 - Lowe's
  
• stencil, 7246408 Pine Bough, $7.99 - JoAnn
  
• stain for wallpaper background, gel stain, dark walnut - Wood World

Rug - $90

• 052104842 11657947 MDS 1 - Urban Outfitters

Wall shelving - $23

• bed/wall mirror shelf, 104-044050 4/4 Walnut Lumber, $6.70/board foot - Wood World
  
• stain for mirror shelf, gel stain, dark walnut - Wood World
  
• mirror, 074110205, door mirror, plastic white, $5.99 - Target

Dresser - $15

• closeout thrift model; dresser was stripped and re-stained - Community Thrift Store

Shadow Boxes - $50

• wall shelf, Portal Espresso 498335, $24.95 - CB2
  
• paper (as backing for wall shelves), 6193098 12 Dawn Sky, $0.59 - JoAnn

Nightstands - $60

• 655118000581 Hardwood Ply, $26.88- Home Depot

Lighting - $103

• lamp base 074000924, $19.99; lamp shade 074080179, $16.99; harp 074080091, $2.49 - Target

Window treatment - $160

• curtain rod, 096042022230, 48-86", R BRO, $19.99 - Linens 'n Things
  
• curtain panels, 738790467504, Napa Suede 96" panel, CHO, $24.99 - Linens 'n Things
  
• curtain rings, 692474138275, wood rings, $9.99/pack of 6 - Linens 'n Things
  
• curtain rod end caps, 096042022445, $9.99 - Linens 'n Things
  
• fishing line, 091000621 fine line #12 clear, $7.99 - Target
  
• wood disks, 4883294 1 3/4"x3/16" circle/4882361 1 1/2" circle 7 PC, $0.99 - Joann

Decorative accessories - $110

• tan wicker boxes, 303570 large, $7.99/303567 small, $6.99 - HomeGoods
  
• wood vase, 33 decorative accessories 722582, $7.99 - HomeGoods
  
• bark wood vase, 000000369918 Banana Bark Vase R 1A, $19.99 - World Market
  
• black wicker boxes, 84-decorative accessories, large 011293981, $12.99/medium 01129394, $7.99/small 011293905, $5.99 - Marshalls
  
• decorative reeds, Natural Reed Bunch 630683, $15.95 - CB2
  
• wood vase with orchids, 44444458120 Cherry Blossom in Vas 1T, $19.99 - Bed Bath & Beyond
  
• candle, 44444418311 Antga 3 x 6 candle, $9.99 - Bed Bath & Beyond

Total - $996