Photos uploaded by Debbie Dusenberry, aka curioussofa.com

My little kitchen remodel for $1,000. I painted and distressed lower cabinets (yes, even the dishwasher to match!). Bought wooden shelves at Home Depot, brackets from Van Dykes Restoration Supply and counter top from Lumber Liquidators. Mirror, vintage sink and fridge from local Estate Sale. I hand wired all the crystals on the chandelier. The island was a $50 table I added Vic... more »

The nook off my small kitchen. Yes, that is an old, distressed spool table (topper only) mounted to an industrial steel base. Also, my favorite barnwood wallpaper. This image shot for Romantic Homes magazine, 2008 by Bill Krzyzanowski.

One version of my dining room. This image shot for Romantic Homes magazine, 2008 by Bill Krzyzanowski.

My living room: This fireplace was formerly white brick. I covered it with drywall compound and then glazed it with Ralph Lauren's Tea Stain Glaze. Yes, that is a tumbleweed on the mantle. This image shot for Romantic Homes magazine, 2008 by Bill Krzyzanowski.

This image shot for Romantic Homes magazine, 2008 by Bill Krzyzanowski.

My bedroom with manipulated wallpaper and a tufted vintage headboard from Round Top, Texas. A last minute thought was to add the pair of vanity lamps to the side table. This image shot for Romantic Homes magazine, 2008 by Bill Krzyzanowski.

Small kitchen, big wow