Easy-On-The-Wallet Decorating
June 25th, 2009
This economy can sure put a damper on our decorating dreams. For many of us decorating fanatics, we do need to be more selective than ever and maybe pace ourselves a bit, but we don’t need to completely put on the brakes. The daily decorator will feature some easy-on-the-wallet decorating ideas each week this summer. If you have an easy-on-the-wallet decorating idea that you want to share, send an e-mail to ddmail [AT] dailydecorator [DOT] com.
It is one of the easiest ways to freshen up a space with minimal damage to your bank account. In the pics below, I transformed my parent’s living room with a quick coat of paint (2 actually) on a feature wall and a few accessories mainly purchased from Pier1. As you can see in the pic below the room was looking washed out and tired.
I pulled the color from their couch to put on this corner of the room to help highlight the fireplace and the bookcase.
Bringing this color to this side of the room created balance and the needed contrast with the white built-in bookcase and white “mantle” to make these great features stand out.
Below is the color inspiration for the feature wall…
With a few accessories strategically placed on the bookcase shelves I was able to create a clean, un-cluttered look.
There is still a little more to do. A new flat screen t.v. has been purchased and we are on the lookout for a sleek t.v. stand (now if we can only pry away that purple chair from my father…) Although the room is not completely done yet, the paint color has already given the room an entirely new look. Definitely an easy-on-the-wallet decorating project!
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June 25th, 2009 at 8:28 am
Very nice! It definitely makes the bookcase pop! Is it worth it to re-cover the chair?
June 25th, 2009 at 7:56 pm
it looks great, I love to see a makeover, but it is tricky when you are on a budget, nice paint colour
sarah
June 25th, 2009 at 7:56 pm
A slipcover would make a great compromise! Good idea!
~Tracy
June 25th, 2009 at 8:09 pm
that is a great improvement! i love that green and it makes the bookshelf look really nice. a slipcover would be a great compromise too – everybody’s happy!
June 25th, 2009 at 8:11 pm
What an incredible difference the new wall color made. Great shade. And being the symetrically minded gal that I am
I like the uncluttered look of your bookcase. Nice job. Jane T. @ Atticmag
June 25th, 2009 at 8:15 pm
Great choice on the wall color. Makes a world of difference.
June 25th, 2009 at 8:36 pm
The new wall color is a HUGE improvement. It really warms up the space, and the bookcase and mantel really stand out now.
Amazing what a big difference a coat or two of paint can make
Kelly @ DesignTies
June 26th, 2009 at 5:55 am
Pretty room! Love the color!
June 26th, 2009 at 6:11 am
I’m loving that color you used on the walls; it fits in beautifully with your white recessed bookcase.
June 26th, 2009 at 7:07 am
Wow! I can’t believe the difference that made. It’s beautiful!!
June 26th, 2009 at 9:32 am
What a beautiful improvement. I love it. Great job.
Jennifer
June 26th, 2009 at 1:24 pm
Great job! The paint really added a lot!
July 2nd, 2009 at 3:47 pm
The green was such a nice choice, it really looks so great with the white trim. It gives the room a very comfy feel.