Tag Archives: Design On A Dime

Budget Rug Ideas

By ADD | Published: March 2, 2010
I have several friends who are looking for budget-friendly, traffic-friendly rugs that will pop with color and give dimension to their small spaces. I am also in the market for indestructible throw rugs as our tung oil rubbed,  vintage heart pine floors will need protection in high traffic areas. I’m not usually a fan of polypropylene [...]
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makeover: SOHO apt. on the cheap

By ADD | Published: February 18, 2010
My friend Becky has asked me to design her DIY apt makeover. It is a one bedroom rental with original tin ceilings & loads of potential. Her budget is $2500. We are heading to Ikea on Saturday for cheap storage solutions and to Lowes for some bold & beautiful paint. Stay [...]
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"new" sink for the master bath

The hunt: sink salvaged!

By ADD | Published: October 19, 2009
I took a drive this morning down to Roy Vaccaro’s iron yard next to the Lowe’s parking lot in Brooklyn. I had my sights set on a beautiful little register cover that Scott had vetoed on our last trip (more on that register cover in another post). But I ended up bringing home this pristine [...]
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