Above is a picture of a job that I am working on. A new home purchase- a blank slate. Just what does it cost to decorate a room? I have a plan for the room below:
Everyone seems to be concerned about money. When I meet with clients most have no idea what their budget is a on a project. It is hard to know just what it costs to decorate a room or a home. I will tell you - What does it cost? $13,872.00. I want you to guess how that money is divided. :) In your comment- list these items- with what you think the costs are to come up with $13,872.00 Let's see who is the closest :)
Bainbridge chairs
Madeline sofa
art
coffee table
fabric for drapes
rug
credenza
set of two botanicals
mirror
photo collage
Set of two faux greens on the mantle (uttermost)
Art - for above Fireplace- by Minerva Tiechert- entitled
Zion Ho I'd get a 32 x 36 on canvass. I might need to frame it when it comes in???? I like the casual wrapped canvass look- but I don't know how the edges look. Let's price it without the frame- I really like the idea of the more casual look.
Madeline Sofa By Nathan Anthony-
Field fabric: Tegola Gold with pillows in Caney Creek Spring
Fabric for chairs Fabricutt # 3384902. (I don't know for sure about this fabric- I keep changing it---)
Two Bainbridge Lounge Chairs from Palecek
Havanawood Coffee Table from Palecek
Duralee pattern #2361- made into drapes for her slider. I am pricing just the fabric- the client is a seamstress- like Tamlynn :)
Classic Home Patterned Jute Area Rug -8 x 10.
Credenza by Decorize - for a media cabinet- 80 inches wide (this is a large piece).
Du Chateau Hardwood Floors - not included in the price- as they spread into other rooms...
48 x 48 mirror from Uttermost
Photo Collage from Uttermost
So- what costs what? I will let you know in a couple of days. I will give a prize to whomever is closest. Don't get TOO excited- not a huge prize- but I will give away a decorative picture frame to the winner. :) You can guess multiple times if you like.
Oh- and are you wondering about the walls... tune in on Wednesday. :)
I went shopping today with a client for bathroom items and we were musing over the Kohler Hatbox commode. At a price in the $3000 range- I would go into it with pretty high expectations...
Is it cool? Is it just too strange? Is it too small? It sure looks easy to clean... Do you think it would be uncomfortable? (it is a standard comfort height) Do you trust a commode that can't use gravity to flush? I love the idea of the quiet close lid. It comes in nine colors :) What do you think?
Perhaps we are looking at the future- and in 20 years all commodes will look like this???? This independent review gave it a thumbs up! :)
I like this paper as it brings in a contemporary Asian feel- and adds that unexpected element to the room that gives it pattern and "personality." It is from Ronald Redding- Bronze Age.
THE LAMPS- I like the one on the right- with the muted shades of green and brown. The squatty style is also good for the low bed. 
The Asian lines in this birch tree rug are great- 
I like the introduction of the burnt red in this rug. I might go with a red grass cloth rather than the leaf pattern with this rug. (the example above is from Phillp Jeffries) I don't want too many "leaves." 
Now this rug with the blue is awesome! I would use a bright blue grasscloth and throw on a blue accent pillow. (Phillip Jeffries again on the paper above.)
I appreciate the clean Asian lines in the rug above. It would also have a striking contrast on the dark floors. 
I really like these wavy lines! Very modern and fun- bringing color and personality into the room.
The area rug was by far the most over estimated item. The actual cost: $500. Jute is a great way to go on a small budget. It will never wear like wool- but a big bang for your buck!
Photo collage $294
I have no furniture in my entry- but it is open to my living room. The living room has four cream colored chairs with accents in light blues and greens. 
I need help selecting an area rug- what do you suggest? I attached a couple that I am considering. (above)
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