Craigslist Monday: A feminine sitting room for under $350

Happy Monday, Budget Decorators!

I’m running a little late with today’s Craigslist Monday because I just finished up the interview questions for Carrie and Danielle. If all goes according to plans, their interview will be up a week from Friday (on April 11th). You can’t understand how hard it was to decide on the questions to ask them… they’re the kind of women who inspire me so much, I could have picked their brains for ages and ages. Hopefully, I asked the right questions and ya’ll will enjoy the interview!

Anyway, let’s jump in with today’s finds. Starting with this great bookcase for only $20!

Can you believe this is only $20?!? (I know Jen, I can hear you asking me why I haven’t run out and bought it! I’m actually thinking it’s more Manuela’s style…) I can see it painted white or black to give it a french country style… but, you could also paint it a bright color like fire engine red or marine blue to give it an eclectic, modern POP! http://atlanta.craigslist.org/fur/625370043.html

And what about this lovely white wicker chair and table set for $45?

Great for a little sitting room or covered patio… and it looks like it’s in excellent condition. (Doesn’t that picture make you want to see the inside of this person’s home? I bet she/he could give us a few decorating tips! Maybe I should e-mail them…) http://atlanta.craigslist.org/fur/624975291.html

Hey, I just realized that this is working out to be a great little sanctuary… can’t you see that chair and table in a cozy little sitting room with that bookcase? Let’s see how we can finish it up…

How about this?

Isn’t that pretty? You can’t find 5′ x 8′ rug anywhere for $50 (although, that said, I would still ask them if they would take $40 for it… cause I’m into bargaining like that!LOL!) http://atlanta.craigslist.org/fur/624916696.html

Oh, isn’t this shaping up to be a lovely room?!? Let’s see if we can find a lamp to finish it off…

Oh, but wait… how about this rose covered sofa for $199?

I’m not normally the flowered sofa type girl, but wouldn’t this be perfect for the room we’re creating? A girly cottage style sitting room… and how often can you get a sofa that’s in good condition for $199. I bet there’s some bargaining leeway in that price too, because it’s being sold atA Classy Flea (a flea market/resale type shop). I’d ask them if they’d take $175 for it… http://atlanta.craigslist.org/fur/624868748.html

Hmm… now that we have the sofa, I suppose we have to get rid of the rug, huh? Oh well, guess it would have to go back on craigslist– but at least, if we bought it for $40 but list it for $70, we’ll make a profit on it! (On the other hand, that’s why you should always buy the bones of a room first, before you buy the accessories… saves money in the long run.)

In the meanwhile, let’s get this lamp:

They’re asking $30, but I’d offer $20… chances are, we’d meet in the middle at $25. And it’s a great fit for our little wicker table. http://atlanta.craigslist.org/fur/623274814.html

I would REALLY like a rug to go in this room. Let’s try that one more time… Ah, here’s where I run into trouble because I rarely mix a lot of patterns… what do you think, would any of these work to finish off our room?

8′ x 10′ Cotton Persian rug for $60:

http://atlanta.craigslist.org/fur/623274814.html

or maybe this 7.5′ x 5.5′ Persian Rug for $60?

http://atlanta.craigslist.org/fur/618136270.html

Or maybe the answer is none of the above? Melissa, Courtney, either of you wanna weigh in with rules on mixing patterns?

I don’t know if we end up with a rug or not, but we do get very close to the bones of a pretty sitting room for less than $350. And had a little fun at the same time, flexing our design muscles! : )

Tomorrow, I’m really, truly, honestly, going to reveal pictures of Ian and Catie’s redecorated bedroom. Really. I promise! See ya then.

xoxo,

Shauntelle