Sophisticated Shabby Chic Living Room

Sam Kivett outlines the problems in the room. He gets a sense for her casual style by reviewing the recently purchased sofa; he also notices a few painted wood pieces that can stay in the room. Her forgotten faux fireplace could be a focal point, but it's white and lifeless at the moment. The plentiful windows should be an asset but they are dressed with unattractive mini-blinds. A large open space by the entry door needs visual interest. Her cracked and damaged walls may not react well to a paint roller so Kivett must come up with a cost effective alternative.

Here's how Gallagher's neglected living room is turned around with a casual, shabby chic style:

• Design coordinator Summer Baltzer disguises the cracks in the walls with an Italian freso-style paint treatment. Yellow paint is combined with glaze and wiped on the walls until the desired depth is achieved.

Furniture - $413

• wingback side chair: Play Clothes
  
• coffee table: Cort Furniture

Accessories and lighting - $284

• two wall lights: Lowe's - #110500
  
• two lampshades: Lowe's - 141897, eggshell
  
• lamp set: Lowe's - #133565
  
• picture frames: Aaron Brothers - #0000784264, Gold
  
• decorative urn: Ross - #40640551095102

Fabrics and rugs - $134

• area rug: Sears - #57492003
  
• lace drapery panels: Kmart

Paint and stain - $90

• interior flat paint: Behr - 1A10-5, Golden Eyes

Hardware and incidentals - $66

Project Total - $987