Nearly half of the $2,000 budget was spent on special projects. Here's the breakdown:beadboard $390
front door $329
mantel $224
window treatments $411
lighting $331
accessories and hardware $295
paint and supplies $160
Total: $1989
The open house was a success--so much so that the Ishibashis had to take the house off the market while they continued searching for a new home of their own.
Products from The Home Depot:
36" x 80" exterior slab door
brushed nickel exterior wall lantern
bathroom paint, Ralph Lauren's Tangier Island;
master bedroom beadboard and moldings, 4' x 8'
master bedroom paint, Ralph Lauren's Manilla
Products from Lowe's:
exterior-door hardware, Satin Nickel Chelsea Laurel set
three exterior door hinges, brushed nickel
living-room paint, Frazee's Caper Tree
dining-room paint, Frazee's Olive Sprig
three Lite Chrome bathroom wall sconces with Alabaster shades
15" Chrome bathroom-light fixture with Alabaster ceiling light
bathroom valance, Chintz
master bedroom valance rods, White
Products from The Great Indoors:
six living-room valances, Blouson
living-room pillows: neckroll 9644672900 and two rayon velvet 18" corded pillows, Burgundy
dining-room light fixture 34-09511
Products from Superior Moulding Inc.:
dining-room mantel supplies--17" HC 39-33, two pieces 3077, 36" PCO 4-6, two pieces EE Maple
Products from Anna's Linens:
dining-room window treatments, Jacquard 84" panels with Boullion fringe
Products from Linens 'n Things:
master bedroom window treatments, four purple panels of Hampton draperies