Upgrading to a Larger Space

Before, this living room was a plastic playground, but now it's all grown up and sure to appeal to buyers of any age. The new furniture arrangement draws much-needed attention to the fireplace, and the bright red curtains accent that great view. Fresh paint and window treatments complete the new look with warmth and style.

Cost breakdown:

landscaping $976
furniture $414
window treatments $199
lighting $204
paint and supplies $70
accessories $137

Total: $2,000

Products from The Coaster Company of America:

six Skirted Parsons dining-room chairs, 190042
office desk set, 5930

Products from Lowe's:

Levolor drapery rods for living and dining rooms, black with scroll, 180627
office light fixture, Portfolio 4 Lite in Bronze, 139562
Berkshire anodized aluminum mailbox, 55151
house address numbers, 212613, 212647 and 212692
address plaque, 212599
soil, 49499
turf builder, 115065
paint for interior paneling, front door and windowboxes, Valspar's American Traditions Smokey Olive, 6001-2B

Products from Target:

drapery panels for living and dining rooms, Fieldcrest Classic in Burgundy Linen, 068032107

Products from Green Thumb Nursery:

white roses, hydrangea, Phormium Flax, ivy, sage, lantana, liriope, cyclamen, coleus, barberry

Products from The Home Depot:

#60 mortar cement for bricks
edging for exterior, 653488121301
Hampton Bay exterior lantern, 046335848429, model 759000
Behr's Pebble Path wall paint, 330F-4