MAKEOVERS
indoors
PICTURE TH IS
Stephen staggered
photos against the
wall for an easy
focal point. The
homeowners didn’t
like the fireplace’s
scalloped edge, so
Stephen nailed a
clock directly to it
to distract the eye.
BUDGET BREAKDOWN
Stephen counted on furniture
m akeovers and sm art shopping to
keep his budget low.
Wall Paint (Benjamin Moore
Monroe Bisque, HC26)
$
50
Drapes (two pairs)
$ 60
Wicker chairs (on sale)
$100
Sisal rug
$
89
Lamps (two)
$100
Accessories and frames
$100
Mirrors (two)
$100
TOTAL
$599
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DOUBLE TAKE
It’s hard to go
wrong with
mirrors. Placed
side by side, they
complete the desk
vignette and
visually double the
size of the room.
Mirrors, ikea.com
GARAGE “SA LE”
Stephen reclaimed
these sawhorse
legs and the trestle
table top from the
homeowners’
garage,
For buying
information
see page 190.
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