Pops of Pink Interior designer Heather Hogan Roberts' thrift-shopping informed discovered this chinoiserie painted teapot for just $6 and brass pineapple for $10.
Beachy and Green A piece of white coral, which cost $6 at a consignment shop, adds more texture to the coffee table. The accessory mimics the sculptural shapes in the succulent centerpiece.
Succulent Styling Roberts likes using succulents as they are resilient plants that require little upkeep. The homeowner already had this arrangement in a different area, therefore Roberts made it a key item in her coffee table redesign.
Under Cover Look for hidden style surprises beneath reserve jackets. Designer Heather Hogan Roberts discovered a shared pink palette at a publication with a dust cap and a bare book, then topped the books with a piece of cheap coral.
Custom Touches Discount remnant fabric and trimming made it feasible for Atlanta designer Roberts to generate new cushions for your living space for $120. The white faux fur throw cost $24.99. Working with a $500 budget, she decided to maintain the circular mirror at the same spot because it fills the wall out.
Tea Time The coffee table books designer Heather Hogan Roberts selected bring out the colours in the teapot for female coffee table look matched by edgy metallics.
Collectible Container Filling an inexpensive $8 lidded glass jar located at a thrift store with colorful matchbooks generates an easy conversation starter, a fantastic way of reliving happy memories along with a way to bring personality into a living room style.
Pretty in Pink To save money, the coffee table stayed, but designer Roberts moved succulents from a different room to add greenery. Then she surrounded the plant with thrifted accessories and made beads in the homeowner's jewelry box.
Corner Spot Whenever you've got a little sculpture, like this $8 metal sea urchin, it could get lost on a decorated coffee table. Using it to high a trio of novels provides it more prominence on a corner of their table.
Metallic Must-Have This go-to gold sea urchin attachment utilized by designer Heather Hogan Roberts, sits quietly atop a pyramid of books the homeowner already possessed. Think of ways to rearrange favored accessories for greater impact, or move items from one space to another for a new look.
Unusual Bowl Filler Simply take a cheap white bowl (that 1 cost $2 at a thrift store) and put in interest by submitting it with a unique accessory: pink beads. Then don't forget mirrors, big or small, when decorating a living space: they provide depth and bring light to your living space. Designer Heather Hogan Roberts of Ivy and Vine used a mirrored tray beneath. Beyond the dining table, the woven basket holding blankets onto the hearth used to be hidden behind a seat.
Laying the Foundation A brand new rug took up $110 of this homeowner's $500 living space makeover budget. Designer Heather Hogan Roberts found this fleece rug using a geometric pattern available and saved an additional 10 percent using a voucher. She bought two ikat window panels got one for 40 percent off. Those savings allowed her to buy discounted fabric for custom cushions and the elephant end table, which cost $40 in a thrift shop. The fiddle-leaf fig adds natural beauty to a corner with no need for wall art.
Thrifted Table This elephant end table, a thrift store score, is just one of designer Heather Hogan Roberts' favourite finds. "They add a fun little flair into the space," she states. She adds that bits such as these are simple to paint to match any decor and are hardy enough to go outdoors.
Milk Glass Glow A pair of blue milk glass urns, found at an Atlanta consignment store for $4, are so pretty that they are sometimes used empty. Think of ways to take items you'd expect to see in another room, like a dining room or kitchen, and use them on your living room design scheme.
Enticing Entryway This table runner was elsewhere at the home, but designer Heather Hogan Roberts maintained it for the living room. Now, it attracts pattern into the hallway, which has a brick accent wall. She curated books to create symmetrical stacks on the seat and also to bring white and blue into the room.
Bold Choices This brick wall is a cool feature that's warmed up with a cleverly edited selection of accessories. The puppy statue was purchased for $12 in a thrift shop, and the homeowner possessed the zebra sculpture, which generated a fun animal-themed tableau. A bouquet of flowers and houseplant balances out the console table.
Tribal Theme Interior designer Roberts placed the homeowner's zebra sculpture on a base of design and style books. When looking for books to display, locate those with interesting designs and fonts around the spine. In the event the book covers are worn, you can always exhibit books with coloured spines without their dust jackets.
Bursts of Blue With this living room makeover, designer Roberts incorporated bursts of blue. She took cues from style, such as utilizing African beads the homeowner purchased previously at a antique market to accessorize a console table, instead of an outfit.
Vintage Appeal The white faux bamboo seat has been brought up from the cellar, topped with a pink throw the homeowner possessed along with a retro rattan handbag from a thrift shop. The colors on that restyled chair and antique rug--transferred from a different place in the home--appear even more vibrant next to the brick wall.
Rattan Steal This rattan stool was purchased for $6 at a thrift store and helped keep this $500 living room makeover's costs low. The stool subs for the matching ottoman, which designer Heather Hogan Roberts moved into an office area.
Fresh Cuts Previously, the room had no flowers. Designer Heather Hogan Roberts often uses cut flowers from the garden as an easy way to bring life into a room. "It's a really inexpensive way to add colour," she says.
Affordable and Unique Art The brick wall previously held children' portraits however is currently the perfect spot for a DIY artwork, created for just $42 including picture, paint and materials.
Finishing Touch A beautiful live-in, purchased at a grocery store, arches over among 2 classic elephant side tables at the redecorated living room.
Before the Makeover Before, this chamber featured plenty of furniture which Heather Hogan Roberts kept while bringing in a fresh new color palette and thrifted accessories. Crucial items were repurposed and upcycled such as the basket concealed behind the chair, which Roberts gave a new new placement in the makeover.
