New Job, New House

A larger dining set fills the space much better, and decorative lanterns and fresh warm paint finish off the new elegant look.

Cost breakdown:

furniture $726
deck lumber $495
beams and supplies $345
lighting $194
paint and supplies $183
accessories $49

Total: $1,992

Products from The Coaster Company:

dining table and chairs, 5901, 5902 and 5903
living-room chairs, 3615
occasional set and coffee table for living room, 7309 and 7310

Products from Lowe's:

dining-room lanterns, 88583
living-room chandelier, 54159

Products from Stock Building Supply:

6" by 10" by 16' wooden beams

Products from Home Fabrics:

fabric for valance and throw pillows for living room, and dining-room chair upholstery, Blue Paisley Chenille

Products from Arrow Fence and Lumber:

rough cedar beams for deck

Products from The Home Depot:

paint color for living room and dining room, Ralph Lauren's Devonshire
stain for beams, Minwax's American Walnut