Before and After

At some point everyone has that one room in there home that becomes the "dumping ground" for furniture odds an ends. Below is a great transformation of a boring mismatched room with odds and ends - to a fresh new space!

Get this look on a budget with....

The one and only Expedit bookcase from Ikea at $199 is a steal. Since this bookcase has an open back you could achieve the contrast color in a few ways:

1. Paint the entire wall behind the bookcase your accent color

2. Get a few sheets of plywood- paint them up and nail them to the back of the bookcase - or find a great wall paper pattern and use that as your accent behind the bookcase

Crate & Barrel's Hennessy Sofa for $999 - has a long and low design perfect for afloating infront of a wall of shelving - remember furniture doesn't always have to be jammed up against a wall!

Ikeas's Vejmon Cocktail Table at $149 has a second shelf for extra storage

Don't forget your lighting layers or Overstock.com! This fabulous pendant with glass finial is only $89.99

West Elm's Jute Diamond Rug adds subtle texture and pattern - $299 for an 8'x10'

Ikea's Stockholm Sofa Table can double as a writing desk by slipping a small stool under it - or set it up as a bar with a great tray and cocktail glasses ($199)

Simple Shaker Style Brighton end table from Crate and Barrel gives you 2 shelves and a drawer for only $199

Chair option A & B

Option A: the Dalton Leather chair from Tarjae - that's designer code for Target :) its a great peice at a great price for only $599

Option B: would be a splurge at $1300 from William Sonoma Home - but come on - throw that punch of orange in front of those walls and your room screams "come hang out here!)

Now accessorize!! Take those old pillows you have - get yourself to JoAnn Fabrics and you have and instant upgrade for only $7 tops maybe! And who doesn't have an extra lamp or two laying around....try swapping out the lampshade - or spray painting the lamp itself for a quick fix!

All in all...you have fresh new space all under $3,000

Tip to keep in mind: When re-doing an entire room - make sure to mix and match your finishes- if everything is the same finish or material it may end up looking more static than inviting!