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Dining Room Makeover

Six easy steps transform this dining room from bare to beautiful.

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From Red to Black, White, and Apple Green
Photography Jean Allsopp / Styling Mary Leigh Fitts

From Red to Black, White, and Apple Green

There's a joke about the color of newspapers (they're black and white and "read" all over). But nothing jump-starts the circulation like black, white, and apple green, a vibrant combination that packs visual punch.

These crisp, classic colors became a major factor in the success of our dining room makeover. Before, the room (left) was sparsely furnished with hand-me-down furniture, and it suffered from a spotty red paint job.

Balancing worthwhile splurges and budget-friendly extras, we transformed the space with bold Asian flair and green accents for less than $2,000. Here's how.


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