Host Joan Steffend and designer Guy Banks lighten up a dining and living room with a neutral palette and a contemporary style. $12 - Fireplace Update
The fireplace is given a facelift with a fresh coat of paint on the brick and a painted hammered metal faux finish on the mantel.
$38 - Paint
The maroon walls are covered up with a golden taupe color. The wall area above and below each window is painted white to create a column effect that frames out the homeowner's artwork.
$44 - Tables
A thrift-store glass-topped side table is painted black. The thrift-store coffee table is decoupaged with Chinese newspaper.
$169 - Dining Room Rug
Eight 2' x 4' shag rugs are whipstitched together on the back to create one large area rug for the dining room. (rugs: Tuesday Morning)
$45 - Chairs
Six thrift-store chairs are refurbished with paint and new seat covers to make a complete dining set with the homeowner's existing table.
$74 - Display Shelf
A custom shelf is created to hold the homeowner's glass art pieces.
$23 - Candles
$32 - Lantern
A paper globe lantern is hung over the dining table to help define it as the focal point. (light: Home Depot)
$13 - Mantel Art
A few of the homeowner's photos are affixed to foam core for a floating art effect.
$6 - Clip Light
$15 - Lamps
$7 - Easel
$4 - Ottoman/Cushion
$496 - Total Cost
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