Interior designer Joan MacDowell offers a wealth of creative ideas for giving a contemporary master bedroom a warmer, more traditional look. See how a common rectangular room that lacks visual interest is dramatically transformed for less than $500. Itemized Design Elements
$25 - paint (discontinued - Ralph Lauren - Khaki)
$12 - wallpaper (Home Depot)
$20 - wrought-iron headboard (formerly a fence, found at salvage yard)
$84 - wrought-iron curtain rod - antique lace and linen panels
$75 - wicker wing chair (Pier One)
$24 - needlepoint seat cushion (handmade)
$3 - napkins (2 - used to make two small pillows - Durr Ltd Whse.)
$3 - two end tables - found at thrift store
$0 - tile stones (pattern discontinued)
$25 - lamp
$5 - suitcase (found at thrift store)
$20 - two suitcases mounted on metal base to form table
$0.25 - plywood
$30 - small square of rough linen (attached to artist's canvas to form rug)
$135 - accessories
$32.75 - miscellaneous (individual prices were not provided for these items): library table, wicker baskets
$497 - Total for master bedroom makeover
Resources paint — Ralph Lauren
Glidden Company
Website:
www.gliddenpaints.com
decorative project materials
Pier 1 Imports
Website:
www.pier1.com
decorative project materials
The Home Depot U.S.A. Inc.
Website:
www.homedepot.com Guests Joan MacDowell
Interior Designer
E-mail:
joanmac19@aol.com
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