Decorating on a Budget: Thrifty Finds Transformed

This bookcase has a good, solid frame, but with nicks and wear, it's time for a refresh.

We sanded the bookcase, painted the inside of the shelves a high-energy red (we used Fall Harvest by Benjamin Moore) and the outside blue (ours is Jet Stream, also by Benjamin Moore). Then we popped in some wicker baskets full of bathroom goodies to create a cute bathroom storage piece.

These outdated candlesticks can be given a colorful new look.

We cleaned, primed and painted the candlesticks, then spray-painted them bright colors to create a vibrant centerpiece. For a cool, cohesive look, try matching candles to the candlestick colors.