Before and After: Old World Living Room Makeover

$30 - Glaze
The ocher-colored walls are aged with a pre-mixed glaze applied with a dry brush.

• glaze: Pratt & Lambert - Sagno Wheat Glaze, DG15 166Z77 0010

$28 - Paint
The fireplace is highlighted with a coat of white paint.

• paint: Pratt & Lambert - Silver Lining

$15 - Fabric
The sofa is given more color with pillows in coordinating fabrics.

• fabric: remnant store

• sofa table: re-use it center

$87 - Rug
A shaggy black area rug is placed in front of the sofa.

• area rug: Sam's Club - #667293

$33 - Frames
The homeowner's collection of family photos are grouped on the wall in new frames.

• frames: Marshalls - #010943726, #010943702, #010938773, #006730767, #010938711

$38 - Table Topper
The coffee table is topped with a jute rug rimmed with dried moss.

• dried sheet moss, four tassels and rug: Marshalls

$20 - Cake Stand
A cake stand is used on the coffee table as a simple centerpiece.

• cake stand: Marshalls - #007113150

$42 - Planter
A silver planter is filled with fresh flowers and placed on the sofa table.

• planter: Marshalls - #002849692

$33 - Candleholder
A candleholder dripping with crystals is set on the armoire for a touch of Old World elegance.

• candleholder: Marshalls - #006263863

$15 - Wood Finial
A decorative finial is also set on the armoire to complete the vignette.

• wood finial: Marshalls - #005099711

$55 - Chair
An oversized chair is created out of porch posts and miscellaneous lumber and outfitted with door knobs to hold coats, hats and backpacks.

• door knob plaque: Marshalls - #005621363

$459 - Total Cost