Interior designer Ann Sundet employs a variety of thrifty decorating ideas to create a fresh, new look for a small, outdated kitchen and living room. The popular color scheme of the 1970s--orange, yellow and brown--is replaced with lighter, softer colors that beautifully redefine the area. Since the homeowner is confined to a wheelchair, Sundet also reworks the space to better accommodate someone with physical limitations. Itemized Design Elements
32 - wall covering (paper and border print - Hirshfield's)
$16 - paint (white)
$34 - plastic canisters
$1 - bag opener
$78 - wheelchair accessible desk (custom-made, 27" x 35")
$97 - curtains and window treatments
$20 - tablecloth (Target)
$40 - chair cushions (Target)
$11 - decorative table centerpiece
$26 - pillows (Target)
$33 - table lamp and shade (Target)
$11 - touch-and-glow dimmer and lamp converter
$55 - rubber-backed rugs (Target)
$15 - non-slip place mat
$12 - non-slip scooper bowl
$18 - double-gripped mug
$55 - Miscellaneous items (prices are not provided for these items): cooking pot (oversized grips on sides and top for easy handling), rubber tubing (wrapped around utensils for easier gripping)
$499 - Total price for kitchen and living room makeover