I've been working on the guesthouse redesign and think I finally figured out how to incorporate everything within budget. I had some doubters out there (including myself), but with a few creative and DIY solutions, I think I can make it work. It's tight, though. I mean really, really tight. Remember the plan?
Well, here's how I plan to spend each and every penny:
A few of my final product selections are different than what's on the inspiration board, but none of the substitutions will have a material impact on the end result. When I create an inspiration board, I keep budget in mind, but I am not as concerned with calculating every single dollar. My goal is to get the overall look and feel of the room down and receive client feedback. Then, I worry about executing the plan within budget. Finding cost effective substitutions can be SO frustrating but there's nothing better than finding a product that saves my client lots of $$ and produces the same amazing result.
Kind of like the rug substitution below. I swapped the original rug for this one...what do you think? Not bad for a savings of $400, right?!
There are SIX windows in this space, and as we all know, window treatments are not cheap! The windows definitely required some creativity, but I think the end product will have just as much impact as the board - for a fraction of the cost.
I plan to reuse the existing coffee table and my client is going to paint the dresser.
A family member has offered to donate floating shelves that will be used as nightstands and the client already has frames, vases and a garden full of flowers (come spring) to contribute.
Significant changes CAN be made even on the tightest budget. Stretching every dollar requires more time, energy, creativity and P.A.T.I.E.N.C.E (repeat: patience!) during the planning phase, but your end result will be so worth it.
What have you accomplished on a tight budget? Please do share!
PS. The guesthouse painting will begin in the next few days, so stay tuned for progress photos!
Well, here's how I plan to spend each and every penny:
A few of my final product selections are different than what's on the inspiration board, but none of the substitutions will have a material impact on the end result. When I create an inspiration board, I keep budget in mind, but I am not as concerned with calculating every single dollar. My goal is to get the overall look and feel of the room down and receive client feedback. Then, I worry about executing the plan within budget. Finding cost effective substitutions can be SO frustrating but there's nothing better than finding a product that saves my client lots of $$ and produces the same amazing result.
Kind of like the rug substitution below. I swapped the original rug for this one...what do you think? Not bad for a savings of $400, right?!
There are SIX windows in this space, and as we all know, window treatments are not cheap! The windows definitely required some creativity, but I think the end product will have just as much impact as the board - for a fraction of the cost.
I plan to reuse the existing coffee table and my client is going to paint the dresser.
Significant changes CAN be made even on the tightest budget. Stretching every dollar requires more time, energy, creativity and P.A.T.I.E.N.C.E (repeat: patience!) during the planning phase, but your end result will be so worth it.
What have you accomplished on a tight budget? Please do share!
PS. The guesthouse painting will begin in the next few days, so stay tuned for progress photos!