Suburban Beach Bungalow

Homeowners Carol and Brian Dettor are bored of their beige living room, but they can't afford to redecorate. With lots of natural lighting in this spacious room with high ceilings, the creamy yellow walls are way too pale and washed out. The large sectional sofa and a broken coffee table engulf this end of the room. Nearby, an enormous brick fireplace has one small shelf jutting out and holding an ordinary clock — not much of a focal point. The artwork — Brian's photographs and a large Hawaiian floral print — are lost in the decor.

Carol wants the room to be more cohesive and tied together, and Brian wants a light, beachy style for the room. Host Karen McAloon uses $50 and a can of paint to turn their dull room into a breezy, comfortable living space. Using soft, muted colors and beach-inspired elements, McAloon and the design team create a new color palette that turns the space into a casual, welcoming room.