![Monochromatic Living Room Monochromatic Living Room](http://lh3.ggpht.com/-tjMjP0xPBXI/VKrvLRtT3VI/AAAAAAAAFwU/kzlPOMvJi3E/DSC_0510_thumb%25255B5%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800)
The makeover began by purchasing the Carmen Sofa from Pier One & a cheap coffee table I spray painted gold.
![Carmen Sofa Carmen Sofa](http://lh5.ggpht.com/-Lhh5Bv4huaw/VKrvMq7QxLI/AAAAAAAAFwg/ZYcEZpSbyzc/DSC_0528_thumb%25255B4%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800)
![Gold Coffee Table Accessories Gold Coffee Table Accessories](http://lh5.ggpht.com/-iaLJIQmqzt4/VKrvNkWENcI/AAAAAAAAFw0/ol5hh0JfFGY/DSC_0511_thumb%25255B4%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800)
I made my own pillows…
![DIY Pillows DIY Pillows](http://lh6.ggpht.com/-A8kW9xNTmI4/VKrvPBinDDI/AAAAAAAAFxA/5J9AhDumJ5k/DSC_0534_thumb%25255B12%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800)
and made artwork from free printable images.
![DIY Botanical Art DIY Botanical Art](http://lh6.ggpht.com/-A3dlFMqXU9I/VKrvQQYaMVI/AAAAAAAAFxQ/yKDfnxEWvu4/DSC_0536_thumb%25255B4%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800)
An old china cabinet got a new life with a coat of paint & some mirrored glass,
![China Cabinet Makeover China Cabinet Makeover](http://lh6.ggpht.com/-cTWJYrrgyQw/VKrvRpvR_zI/AAAAAAAAFxk/rilXq-iQXtY/DSC_0520_thumb%25255B6%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800)
and I tackled my first re-upholstery job on an old pair of chairs.
![DIY Upholstered Chairs DIY Upholstered Chairs](http://lh4.ggpht.com/-ZphF7bl9j_k/VKrwNH3pZ7I/AAAAAAAAFx0/dQAGzIuSZrc/DSC_0522_thumb%25255B4%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800)
I refinished my great-grandmother’s table & learned how to style it.
![Styling a Round Table Styling a Round Table](http://lh5.ggpht.com/-p0zx8zO4AHg/VKrwOfD5hnI/AAAAAAAAFyE/z9sih_FUVNA/DSC_0519_thumb%25255B4%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800)
And then my husband & I reupholstered a $40 pair of antique chairs with drop cloths.
![Reupholstering Chairs Reupholstering Chairs](http://lh3.ggpht.com/-M9zkO3otp9U/VKrwPikGvjI/AAAAAAAAFyU/9l15mUQOE4E/DSC_0516_thumb%25255B4%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800)
We are still pretty proud of ourselves!
![Drop Cloth Chair Drop Cloth Chair](http://lh5.ggpht.com/-17Ez5XzC3jM/VKrwQriMAXI/AAAAAAAAFyk/4jDmUW04e4c/DSC_0531_thumb%25255B4%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800)
If you need a refresher, here is how the room looked after we moved in:
And here it is today:
![Neutral Glam Living Room Neutral Glam Living Room](http://lh6.ggpht.com/-rqTnct_Iics/VKrwR9GkolI/AAAAAAAAFy0/kzA14GRlcXQ/DSC_0526_thumb%25255B4%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800)
To find links to all the projects & sources for this room, click here.
Thanks so much for joining me on today’s room tour! I hope you’ll stop back on Thursday to see more of the dining room.