Have you ever seen a room in a design magazine, on Pinterest or on your favourite designers Instagram account and think “I could never afford that!”?
Investing in a good quality piece is always a smart move, but sometimes we want to be able to change our look without breaking the bank.
Homeowners often forget to budget for the furnishings after a major renovation, and then wonder why their space doesn’t have the refined style they envisioned with their existing overstuffed vinyl sofa and chenille lay-z- boy recliner.
I have taken a room valued at $29,888 (above) from one of my favourite design firms, Studio McGee, and recreated it for a fraction of the cost, $8,318 to be exact!
The Ryerson Sofa
This stylish sofa is from Urban Barn and is priced at $1,699!
The Sungard Chair
The Sungard Chair from Wayfair is $507 and is the perfect piece of furniture to bring your space together (and comfy, too)!
A Coffee Table
This modern coffee table from Wayfair will give any room a unique touch and is only $1,099!
Decorative Vases
This set of white ceramic vases from Pier 1 Imports are sleek and simple but still have enough edge to them. And, they only cost $76!
A Rustic Ottoman
Unwind in your new space and kick up your feet! This ottoman from Pottery Barn is $299.
A Piece of Art
Every room needs to be decorated with some form of art. These two pieces are $110 from Allposters.com.
A rug
What ties a room together? A rug, of course! This particular one is from Pier 1 Imports and is $1000.
Ask a Designer!
If you have a troublesome room, send a photo and your design dilemma to info@courtneyungaro.com and once a month I’ll choose one lucky reader to feature and give design advice!
Courtney Ungaro is an interior designer living in Kelowna and has been working on both residential & commercial projects around the beautiful Okanagan for over 12 years. She has recently started her own company Courtney Ungaro Space + Design specializing in residential & commercial design as well as creative event styling. If she’s not on a job site or shopping for the perfect piece you can probably find her supporting a locally owned restaurant/brewery/winery with her husband and kids. Follow her projects on Instagram @courtneyungaro_
