DIY: Remodel your Living Room (on a budget!)

DIY: Remodel your Living Room (on a budget!)

BEFORE

This is how our living room looked before we moved in. I liked the natural sea tones of the chairs and the cherry brick reminiscent of the Washington blossoms.  We wanted to keep the organically gothic golden elegance of the room, but throw in our own modern touches. After a few minutes of work, we turned it into this...

AFTER

Being the giver that I am, I'll go ahead and tell you some of our best secrets in Q&A form.

FAQ:

1. Q: What if you don't quite have the funding for a sectional? 

     A: three thister writes: no problem! Just grab the 2 couches you do have and slide them together. As you can see, I was pretty lucky to have a floral couch and black couch with colors that seem to pull together naturally, like a cloudy spring day.

2. Q: What if you really want a different fire place with built in book shelves and a mantle to boot?

    A: Three thister writes: Just imagine you have it with all the frills. Then the red brick will grow on you. Using your imagination on a daily basis costs you absolutely nothing!

3. Q: What do I do if I have a scantily clad golden statue woman in my living room?

    A: three thister writes: How I was hoping you would ask! I was so proud of how we integrated our statue so naturally into our new room! This calls for a couple more pictures: 

   BEFORE

AFTER

Total transformation! Keep this between us, but I'm actually working on a cute little outfit for our sweet little Broom-Hilda!

Believe it or not, my husband and I did this remodel all for the price of.... 68 cents!

Here's the break down: 

2 prong plug in with a 3 prong opening.....68 cents. 

Stay tuned for our upcoming kitchen and bathroom remodel (on a budget!)!