Brightening the Bottom Line

Now this room is clearly set up as a home office. A fresh coat of neutral paint and a contemporary new desk and chairs, plus shelving bought by the Montalvos top off this stylish workspace.

Cost breakdown:

furniture $1,700
paint and supplies $149
drywall $80
window treatments $68

Total: $1,997

Products from The Coaster Company of America:

two armchairs for living room, 3611
coffee table and sofa table for living room, 700138 and 700139
six dining-room chairs, 190062
desk, 5064
chairs for office, 5065
coffee table for family room, 720118

Product from Wickes Furniture:

Beige chenille loveseat for the living room, 13-60191

Products from Linens 'N Things:

84" living-room drapery panels, Pavillion 678298129507

Products from The Home Depot:

11 sheets of 1/2" 4 x 8 drywall for family room, 081099000270
base molding for office and family room, 099443778812
wall texture machine rental
living and dining room paint, Ralph Lauren's Tangier Island, NA05
paint for office, Ralph Lauren's Fairy Wren, NA61