Images courtesy: Peter Vanderpoel
Above is the living room I redesigned for my friend using mostly second hand furniture, which I showcased the before and after a few weeks ago here. Why am I calling it a Recessionista Redesign? Because the total cost of the redesign was less expensive than a brand new sofa from Pottery Barn. Not only was it a great deal, but also earth-friendly and fresh...can't go wrong with that!
So here is the breakdown by item, location of purchase and price:
1. Console, Joseph's Coat in Falls Church (a thrift store benefiting shelters for abused women), $30 + $20 for Benjamin Moore custom paint. Total: $50
2. Lamps, Salvation Army, $10/both + $10 for 2 cans of low VOC spray paint in bright white. Total: $20
3. Lampshades, new from LampsPlus, $60/both.
4. Chairs, already owned.
5. Mirror, Craigslist, $50
9. Pillows, borrowed for photo shoot.
10. Sofa, Craigslist, $120 + $49 for new slipcover in white from Ikea. Total: $169
Grand Total for the Recessionista Rental Redesign: $608
Why buy new when second hand is just as fabulous, stylish, earth friendly and easy on a Recessionista's wallet?
So here is the breakdown by item, location of purchase and price:
1. Console, Joseph's Coat in Falls Church (a thrift store benefiting shelters for abused women), $30 + $20 for Benjamin Moore custom paint. Total: $50
2. Lamps, Salvation Army, $10/both + $10 for 2 cans of low VOC spray paint in bright white. Total: $20
3. Lampshades, new from LampsPlus, $60/both.
4. Chairs, already owned.
5. Mirror, Craigslist, $50
6. Coffee Table, Craigslist, $35 + $10 for 2 cans of low VOC in bright white. Total: $55
7. Rug, new from Ikea, $199.
8. One framed artwork (all others already owned), Joseph's Coat, $5.
10. Sofa, Craigslist, $120 + $49 for new slipcover in white from Ikea. Total: $169
Grand Total for the Recessionista Rental Redesign: $608
Why buy new when second hand is just as fabulous, stylish, earth friendly and easy on a Recessionista's wallet?
