I just finished up my first budget makeover for my Space column in The Reader...check it out!
here are the "before" photos of Veronica Sheaffer's could-be-cute back porch:
and here's the cocktail-party-ready "after":
we worked with items Veronica and her husband Keith already had and a $150 budget to create this charming room in just one day. Veronica, who you might remember from her recently-launched line of bridal gowns, made the futon cover and the pillows, I found the hex-tables for free on Craigslist (we repainted them) and the lamps at a thrift store, and we revived an old rag rug by stamping a Moroccan-inspired pattern on it with a plant-stand. I am obsessed with her bentwood chairs and I looooove the antique toboggan that we mounted as a bookshelf. the bamboo blinds were from Home Depot and they were just what I was looking for! Veronica has the cutest 50's vintage home full of jadeite, milkglass, and hobnail...this space echos her sweet style perfect!
wellll....whatcha think? I can't wait to do more makeovers! be sure to email me if you'd like your space considered for Space!
20 comments:
I can't believe you did this for only $150. Awesome job! I am inspired!
Wow! I can't believe what a difference it makes. Love the after.
Great job! Thank you for sharing.
If you (or anyone you know) does budget makeovers in San Francisco, let me know!
perfect timing to ask you a question i have been meaning to ask for a while now! (you can choose to not answer it!) I am increasingly drawn to wondering exactly what is NOT working in spaces! The difference in the before and after is so obvious - that I think there must be (must be, right?) something specific you look at... would you share, what?
Love the makeover, love the price. I think makeovers for less $$ require a higher level of creativity given budget restraints. Sure, a great room can be done for $85,000 (ahem, HGTV), but I miss the "Design on a Dime" and "Decorating Cents" shows terribly.
Toboggan shelf!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Awesome! You are incredibly talented. I can't believe how you designed such an inviting space with little time and money.
You are amazing and I cannot believe you did this for so cheap! I haven't even had time to read about who you are yet and I am already obsessed! I think you live in the south....I am in Brooklyn! I think you will like my blog too as I am re-doing my apartment constantly and today my friend JUST moved so I am sending her to your site STAT for decorating advice!!
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this is so cute Dean! well done.
amazing! I would hire you to do a little makeover to our apartm. if you would be in France :)
thanks, y'all! can't wait to do the next one...and keep in mind, I do virtual decorating and design! if you need help with your space, email me and I can share my magic.
I'm Pinteresting this! Great job!
Looks awesome! You did a great job, I love the fabric you used for the pillows
You've got a great eye Dean! Nicely done.
Wow - what a transformation! It looks great, I bet the homeowner is so happy. I am especially impressed with the rug - I would have never thought to stamp a rug.
those blinds are perfect. so summer. do me next! you can pick the room!!
you are CRAZY good, girl. am seriously trying to figure out which room i'd have you help with first! wish i lived in chicago so i could have you come over!
wonderful job! happy new week to you
I really appreciate your work. It is really amazing. You have a lot of talent. great job done. Good luck.
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