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Check out the budget-friendly projects we’ve done in our space, including adding picture frame moldings, paint colors, and decor options. You can also see a before and after of our cozy cottage-style room and how it affects our lives.
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There wasn’t much here when we moved. It was a small square box with no character. Its advantages were large windows and hardwood floors that let in plenty of light.
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Disadvantages were old basboot heaters and smoke every time we passed the room.
This is a 10×10 room off our small entrance, at the front of the house. We’re pretty sure the previous owners, and only the owners, used it as a dining room. We don’t need another dining room, so it will serve as a sit/live for now.
The first project I tackled in this room was to get rid of the smoker and the two pool heaters. We don’t need heaters, they’re just ugly, so I removed them and repaired all the holes and damaged walls.
I also removed the old thermostat and filled the other holes and holes like the nails.
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After that he screwed up all the trim and windows (old house problems) and then he did the trim.
By this point in the project, I was so ready to paint the walls. First, I rolled two sheets of bright white paint on the ceiling. What a difference it made!
The decor received two coats of Behr Polar Bear mixed with BM Advance, the same color used throughout the rest of the house.
Finally it’s time to paint the walls. I used this house to experiment with a variety of glosses, ranging from matte gloss to soft white paint colors. This house has a lot of blemishes on the walls, so I was hoping a matte finish would reduce them.
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The paint color I chose for this room is BM White Dove in Matte. I’ve used white dove in decor before and always loved it, so I went again.
I couldn’t believe how much this soft white color brightened up the room. It’s painted medium gray… ok. But the soft white made a big difference.
In this simple 1965 farmhouse renovation, I try to add a little character to each room and do it on a budget. The entrance got a new door and interesting wallpaper. There is a bead at breakfast.
A picture frame could be left in this room. This was my first time doing this project, but it was very easy to do. Calculating the math for spacing the boxes was the hardest part of the project.
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At first I was going to do the whole room, then 2 walls. I ended up going with 1 wall, the sofa wall. I believe it’s the right call because it’s the first thing you see when you walk in the room. I love what he did for this space.
In my original plan for the living room, I wanted some kind of iron door for the large door between the kitchen and the living room. After some research and price comparisons, I decided to find a more budget friendly option. I sat in the steel and glass sliding doors.
I wanted something a little more modern than the traditional barn door. When I saw the glass and steel doors, I knew it would work well with the feel I was going for in this room.
I love that they add a bit of character to the room, but let a ton of light into our kitchen.
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Like I said, it’s a small room with only one long wall, so that’s the only place to put a sofa. Since this is the only wall I can hang any type of art on, I decided to create a gallery wall with vintage art.
Remember, I’m trying to be as budget-friendly as possible, and this is the best place to be. I’ve collected flea market and estate sale art over the years, so I’ve pulled out a few favorites. I have also found online domain publications that have been printed and framed in vintage frames.
I love shopping around my house and decorating the room with things I already have. Besides being budget-friendly, it’s a great way to use your favorite things in different ways.
The chapter moved with us from Florida to Illinois and now to two homes in North Carolina. It’s a little big for this room, but it’s a piece we love and we can’t justify buying a new one if we don’t use it every day.
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The chair in one corner of the room and the wardrobe in the other are popular pieces that have been used in many of our homes.
It allowed me to buy steel and glass doors and a few small decorative pieces so I could decorate the living room mostly with furniture and decorations.
As I’ve gotten older, I’ve gotten more into decorating with bargains and estate sales. Not only can it be a budget-friendly option for decorating (usually), I also love that I can find unique, well-made pieces that fit my design style.
I already mentioned the gallery wall art, but I also found a beautiful vintage wooden coffee table that fits perfectly in this small space. It was only $30.
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If you’ve been around Chatfield Court for a while, you’ll know that I’m no curtain girl. I’m a minimalist window dresser, and to be honest, I don’t want to clean the curtains.
The plan for this room was to hang my woven shades that I put away when I moved.
But after hanging them up and putting my room together, something struck me. It’s like something is missing.
I gave it a few weeks to see if the room would change, but the window wall still seemed unfinished. I knew in my gut that I had to close the curtains. My go-to drapes are two-ply, Liz Linen Drape Pleated.
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I think my gut is right. Although simple, curtains add softness and finish to this side of the room.
I love how this room turned out. It’s my style and I enjoy the peaceful feeling when I come in and sit on the couch to take a break from the reno madness.
I can’t sit still for too long… too much. A small area next to the kitchen, the hallway and the new dressing room are all waiting their turn. On a budget of course!
The chief photographer, writer and DIYer at Chatfield Court is never satisfied with a home until every inch of it is covered in design, color, wallpaper and decor.