How was your "Blue Monday" and what do you do to cure the winter blues?
In this economy, and especially on a day like today, we can all stand to save a few bucks. I set out to decorate an entire living room with great finds from kijiji.ca on a budget of only $ 1000.
The look I'm going for is modern with an eclectic edge. Here is what I came up with:
This leather-like couch, love-seat, and chair in brown make for a very neutral base ($549).
This 8' x 10' sisal rug with brown trim coordinates nicely with the furniture ($50).

This beech veneer coffee table with glass top from Ikea continues the neutrality throughout the room ($85).

This painting by a local artist from Toronto will inject colour into any room ($45).

Coffee table books add interest to the room and make for an interesting quick read; 3 photography books for $30.

This shabby chic mirror framed in reclaimed wood and accessorized with 3 vintage door knobs will surely be a conversation piece while you entertain. It can be doubled as a jewelry tree or coat hanger ($50).

These custom drapes in a deep aqua colour will compliment the painting above by the local Torontonian artist, and will warm up the space because of the fabric's rich texture ($25).

Fresh flowers brighten anyone's "Blue Monday." They don't sell fresh flowers on Kijiji.ca but I found this modern vase for only $3.

Finally, chic lighting is a must. Even in a room accessorized with eclectic pieces, the modernity of the furniture is nicely accented by this chandelier ($99).

Total Living Room Costs: $936
...love the old shabby mirror, making older items into artistic touches within a home is what sets apart people with 'eye' and those that get sucked into typical American style ikea crap. Well done Red Door.
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