Bonus Room Refresh For Under $500
Having a bonus room in your house is a definite “plus”, but it does present a problem of “What are we going to do in here?”. The answer is simple – “Anything you want!”. And you don’t have to spend a lot of money. Watch how a bonus room with a serious identity crisis is transformed into a cozy retreat with a few easy affordable fixes in this HGTV video:
A monochromatic color scheme is a great choice for small spaces because it doesn’t distract the eye and it keeps the room much more cohesive. The walls were painted a soothing shade of blue with the ceiling painted two shades lighter.
The following items create a cozy space:
A colorful area rug, two new chairs, an ottoman and rattan pendant lighting create a cozy space. Soft heavily-lined green pinch-pleated curtains block light and noise. A simple display of thrift store art provides the finishing touch.
The cost breakdown is as follows:
- Paint: $75
- Chairs: $78
- Ottoman: $85
- Light: $50
- Rug: $80
- Curtains: $50
- Accessories: $48
- Art: $25
Total cost of this bonus room refresh: $491
