Serve Up an Elegant Dining Room for Less Than $1,000

A round table calls for a square rug, which can be hard to find. Kristan creates her own using a carpet remnant and binding tape. First, she trims the remnant so that it's square. She then measures out the amount of tape she will need to bind it. After attaching the tape to the edges, she neatly finishes the corners.

The Cost

Thrift store dining set - $145
Bench and end tables - $122

Console - $97

Wall treatment - $74

vertical mirrors
Window treatments - $168

natural wood fiber blinds

window panels--Camel/14435098/63''
Lighting - $108

chandelier, 195339

floor lamps-Alang
Rug - $124

Accessories - $121

white pitcher

dishes

vases
Total - $1,000