The May issue of Country Living is The Bargain Issue, full of ideas for stylish living on a budget. A feature on the California cabin home of RH's art director, Brooke Hanson, proves the point that easily sourced, wallet-friendly pieces can look utterly fantastic when combined in simple, smart ways. Jump below for pics, sources and prices...
The bedroom photo shown above features items from what just might be the ultimate trifecta of affordable style shopping, IKEA, Etsy and a flea market. Yup, those are $19.99 IKEA frames, a crocheted pillow from Etsy for $40. and a squirrel nutcracker that Brooke picked up for $8 at the Alameda Point Antiques Faire.
Along with the very of-the-moment chevron poufs (sourced from West Elm) that fit below the sidetable for space saving extra seating in the 600 square foot home, this corner also includes a few other smart solutions. Why have a big screen tv take up surface or wall space when a ceiling hung megasized 10 foot screen takes up no otherwise usable space and is so much more fun? The curtain treatment on the angled window could have easily been a trouble spot due to the unusual shape, but the smart idea of using a wire hanging kit solved the issue for $5.99.
The simple casual cottage-y kitchen features two very good-looking solutions to common issues — lack of storage and outdated materials. The extra storage was solved by a DIY shelving project. the two shelves are made from maple and feature simple heavy hooks and basic brackets and wire supports, made for a grand total of $62. The old laminate counters got a fresh, colorful new look for the cost of a quart of Krylon enamel, in a bold, warm red.
For more of Brooke's charming home and inspiring ideas, check out the May issue of Country Living, online and on newsstands now.
(Images: Country Living - Thanks, Andrew!)
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well done... and nice sentiment: "good design is good design no matter where you find it".
I love this look... barn wood and simple yet rustic decor. Absolutely gorgeous!
Nice... I have that same yellow cotton textured throw. I got it from Overstock!
Great article!
My home has pieces from everywhere: DWR to Crate & Barrel to CB2 to Ikea to Bloomingdales to the MCA store. I agree that you can find great design EVERYWHERE. And even more importantly, there's great stuff at every price point!
Cute space.
I agree with the poster above that there's great stuff at every price point - All my furniture is budget, but that doesn't have to mean "tacky".
For a budget screen, my husband and I built our own 110" screen for our projector for under $75.
Love the walls in top photo of bedroom and love the two chevron patterned poufs under the table in the second photo! Great space and twist on country living! http://vintagevixenlgs.tumblr.com/
Adorable, and it's nice to see exactly where some of these items were purchased.
Liked everything except the Krylon idea. I've used it and don't think it would hold up.
Cheers
irina
I like the style of the house. It´s simple and rustic.
Oh AT Community-please help! Where can I find the lovely black flowered white bedspread shown in the above pic?
This looks great, but a $249 floor pouf is not a "budget" purchase in my world.
The paint styling could be used with effect on ghastly trailer paneling-the curse of students, retirees, and lower-income workers. Love this!
It is a beautiful house. But I am amazed at them pointing out at the screen idea in "the bargain issue": the screen is already as much as a tv, and the projector is a thousand dollars!!
I also agree with EMILYJUMPSIN about the poufs, more so when they seem a fairly easy DIY project. Maybe I don't share the same idea of what is a bargain with Country Living. Good to know ;)
love this look, RH can learn something pricewise, we bought some items from them as well but it cuts in the budget.