Robert and Judith HoSang's Brooklyn bedroom "before." John and I were tasked by the New York Times to transform this couple's bedroom into a Parisian-style aerie for a mere $1,500.
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Back in 2010, John and I were approached by the New York Times and asked to work with them on a column called “On the Cheap.” We were given several videos from Times readers detailing renovations that they would like to see in their homes–albeit on a minimal budget–and John and I were tasked to choose one reader whose space we would overhaul. We settled upon a lovely couple, Robert and Judith HoSang, whose style seemed to dovetail with our sensibility. The HoSang’s goal: Transform their bedroom into a Paris-style retreat for $1,500. $1,500?! Yes, $1,500!
John and I were up for the challenge! And everyone was super happy with the results…
Read the story, below, then tackle your own renovation project. It’s amazing what you can do with limited ducats. As John and I always say, “Good design need not be expensive, just make it expressive.”
Click on the image, above, for an interactive feature all about our transformation of the HoSang's bedroom from blah to brilliant!
Tags: Before and After, Budget Renovation, Color, Weekend warrior
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That is amazing. You worked wonders for $1500!! Adore the chair ~
“on the cheap”…don’t you find it insulting that someone who is willing to spend $1500 on bedroom decor (forget mortgage, rent, food, kids, college, etc) is referred to as “on the cheap”. Right now 10% of the country is unemployed and you both seem shocked that you only had $1500 bucks to work with when your motto is “good design need not be expensive”? Huh? just what is not “expensive” to you? I know you are use to clients that spend a bundle but if the new york times is going to refer to this as “on the cheap” and you are shocked at only “$1500″, maybe you just should not participate. The room is lovely just not the condescending judgement.
Cat