the same fabric from the headboard to create a uniform look. Vintage cane barrel chairs give this room’s modern look a delicate touch. Rachel found the chairs for just $2.50 each on a resale page. “I could hardly believe someone was willing to practically give this pair away.” Re-purposing furniture from re-sale pages and apps is a great way to keep your budget low. You can breathe new life into an old piece with a little bit of paint and some TLC. “I was even able to paint the upholstery by mixing a fabric medium with some left-over wall paint.” The bedroom’s tall walls and gorgeous tray ceilings are emphasized by hanging the drapes just a few inches below the molding. “I absolutely love the luxurious look of pinch pleat drapery but they are usually pretty pricey. I found these curtains on Amazon. I would have sewn some of my own if these weren’t so inexpensive.” Using back tab drapery can give your window treatments a pleated appearance. All of the other accent furniture pieces in the McGee’s bedroom were also budget-friendly finds. “I love to shop on sites such as Wayfair and Target for a lot of our accent furniture. With three small children, it’s inevitable that the majority of our stuff will get beat up, so quality isn’t necessarily my priority in this season of life. Companies like these offer great looking pieces at very reasonable prices.” The next time you see a beautiful room design and think it’s out of your reach, roll up your sleeves. With a little DIY, it can be yours! You can find more of Rachel McGee’s work at www.rachelelizabethblog.com.
fabric medium + wall paint