Stacey and Steve spent a mere $2,300 to freshen up their cottage. Here's how it broke down:
Kitchen
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- Paint, $100. Stacey and Steve did the labour themselves, with help from Shelly (the home's former owner) and an intern, Ryan Norman
- Floor, $50. Steve found the peel-and-stick tiles at the dollar store and installed them himself
- Wallpaper, $5. Found at a yard sale
- Dresser/island, $25. Bought at the Salvation Army
- Armoire, $400. From Red Egg warehouse sale
Living and dining room
- Knocking out wall, $300. Steve did the labour himself, then installed the moulding
- Refinishing the floors, $800. Stacey and Steve did it themselves using a rented sander
- Crown moulding in dining room, $100. It was installed by a friend
- Light fixture, $99. Simple repro bought online
- Bench, $50. Red Egg warehouse sale
- Chair, $35. Red Egg warehouse sale
Bedroom
- Paint, $40. One can did the colour blocking on the wall
- Dresser, $35. From a consignment shop + $15 paint + $40 glass knobs
- Refit of bed frame, $100. Footboard was cut in half and attached to headboard to make it a king
- Bedside tables, $100. The price was for the pair
- Chandelier, $20. From Ikea
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