'Burbs Bound

Now, the foyer is a warm welcome. New slate flooring replaces the faux flagstone tile, and the maintenance issues have been addressed. The railing is now a bold black, which matches the new wall accessories. Fresh neutral paint and carpet on the stairs, plus a new white six-panel closet door adds value and character.

Cost breakdown:

window treatments $644
foyer upgrades $465
paint and accessories $440
lighting $95
bookshelf supplies $200
table and fabric $100
bedding $50

Total: $1,994

Products from Interior Alternatives:

bay window curtains for living room, Ivy League by Waverly
dining-room curtains, Tamarind Tree by Schumacher
bedroom curtains, Ivy League by Waverly
tablecloth fabric for dining room, Ivy League by Waverly

Products from Target:

Roman shades for bedroom and dining room, 068020221 and 068020216
white tablecloth for the dining room
bedroom pillows and bedding

Product from Spectrum:

chandelier crystal beading for dining room

Product from Craftwood Lumber:

60" round dining-room table

Products from JC Licht:

paint for top half of walls in dining room, Benjamin Moore's Stone House
paint for bottom half of walls in dining room, Benjamin Moore's Sherwood Tan

Products from The Home Depot:

12" Earthslate slate tiles for the foyer
light fixture for the foyer, Hampton Bay
bedroom paint, Behr's Pewter Tray

Product from Carpet Mill Outlet:

carpet for the foyer, Linen

Product from T.J. Maxx:

mirror and sconces for the foyer

Product from Kmart:

bedside lamps by Martha Stewart