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Create the Home of Your Dreams in three steps and in just about a week. Just choose a design for every room and we will adjust it to your floorpan, as well as provide you with the shopping list and installation details. Then you can DIY or with our help. Easy, convenient, prompt & amazing! And with financing available, it is as low as $40 per month / per room with zero down! Welcome to your new home! We hope this will begin a great chapter in your life and this place will become a true foundation for it. However, now that you have these empty rooms with white walls, what’s next? Will you rent used furniture or spend weeks in furniture stores buying random pieces? Are you going to paint walls and, if so, in which colors? What about rugs, mirrors, curtains or cushions? How much will it cost? How long will it take? And most importantly, will you be happy at the end? We believe we have a unique design service that is perfect for you – fast, affordable, and beautiful. All you need is to choose a design for every room (over 200 designs are already available and we constantly add more), approve the final concept adjusted for your floorplan (exceptionally realistic images) and we will purchase, paint, assemble, mount and stage everything on a turn-key basis under the paradigm of ‘What I See Is What I Get’ within a week or so. Easy, convenient, prompt and amazing! And with financing available, a wonderful room (a living room / dining room, a bedroom, a kid's bedroom), fully designed and furnished, can cost as low as $40 per month with no down payment! For more details please visit www.beauty-on-a-budget.com

For this Dining Room we needed to freshen the look on a budget. We decided to spend the money on elements that we knew would bright the place up and give the home what buyers today are looking for. We achieved this by implementing a white Vientiane Plaster on the walls and repainted the aged appearance of the window frames, cabinets and trim. Also, the art niche and butlers pantry surfaces had the same dark granite as the kitchen so we brought the new lighter granite into these areas as well. Added a new, simple light fixture to top off this new updated look.

For this Dining Room we needed to freshen the look on a budget. We decided to spend the money on elements that we knew would bright the place up and give the home what buyers today are looking for. We achieved this by implementing a white Vientiane Plaster on the walls and repainted the aged appearance of the window frames, cabinets and trim. Also, the art niche and butlers pantry surfaces had the same dark granite as the kitchen so we brought the new lighter granite into these areas as well. Added a new, simple light fixture to top off this new updated look.

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This Joliet IL client wanted a beautiful new kitchen, but had limited resources to spend. The solution? A budget-friendly cabinet line and a value color granite. The results? An open and modern kitchen, with great functionality and clean, timeless lines. Wolf Builder’s Mark cabinetry was used, in the classic Sierra door style. The Maple with Harvest Brown stain is a rich, warm and tone that compliments the existing flooring and casings. The tall pantry cabinet, lazy susan in the corner, great island, and 42” tall wall cabinets all provide great storage options. The Bainbrook Brown granite offers shades of white, gray, black and brown, to perfectly tie together the cabinets and floor tiles. Final touches include a stylish Moen Arbor faucet, and contemporary easy-access stainless steel handles. A priceless look, on a very strict budget!

Mid-sized transitional l-shaped dark wood floor kitchen photo in Philadelphia with a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz countertops, white backsplash, subway tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

See what our client say about Paul Lopa Designs. I started my search for a contractor about a year before I hired Paul to do a kitchen and bathroom renovation. This was my first time at the bat, and I really had no idea what to expect. I had many contractor proposals that swung wildly in price but for some reason I never felt inclined to hire any of the guys I met with. I happened to be looking at Houzz one day and came across Paul’s company and he had very good reviews. I gave him a call and he came to my apartment quickly. I liked him immediately when we met. I thought it was strange that he asked me for my budget and how much I wanted to spend but in hindsight, providing that information allowed Paul to come back to me with a very detailed proposal based on my budget. I soon realized that the lower proposals I had did not include many of the budget items that would be necessary to complete the job. Paul laid out the pricing and provided a very reasonable “allowance” based on your measurements for tile, toilet, sinks, etc. It is up to you to stay within that allowance.

The focal point of the kitchen is the blue subway tiles on the range wall. Having only one wall of backsplash allowed for a bit more fun with tile without any worry of getting too much color or becoming too busy. The shiplap on the window wall adds a nice texture and detail to the space. Shutters painted in the wall color rather stand out against the white trim. Photographer: Ashley Avila Photography Interior Design: Vision Interiors by Visbeen Builder: Joel Peterson Homes

For this kitchen we needed to freshen the look on a budget. We decided to spend the money on elements that we knew would bright the place up and give the home what buyers today are looking for. We repainted the cabinets in the kitchen and the family room and created a focal point by leaving the ornate wood vent hood and islands that also tie in the beamed ceiling in the family room. New glass subway tile replaced the older tumbled marble backsplash and lighter granite went in place of the previous darker granite. Fresh 50/50 paint mix went on walls to add a little more of a grey tone to a dominate cream colored home.

For this kitchen we needed to freshen the look on a budget. We decided to spend the money on elements that we knew would bright the place up and give the home what buyers today are looking for. We repainted the cabinets in the kitchen and the family room and created a focal point by leaving the ornate wood vent hood and islands that also tie in the beamed ceiling in the family room. New glass subway tile replaced the older tumbled marble backsplash and lighter granite went in place of the previous darker granite. Fresh 50/50 paint mix went on walls to add a little more of a grey tone to a dominate cream colored home.

Example of a mid-sized transitional galley medium tone wood floor kitchen design in Calgary with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite countertops, white backsplash, subway tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

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See what our client say about working with us: I started my search for a contractor about a year before I hired Paul to do a kitchen and bathroom renovation. This was my first time at the bat, and I really had no idea what to expect. I had many contractor proposals that swung wildly in price but for some reason I never felt inclined to hire any of the guys I met with. I happened to be looking at Houzz one day and came across Paul’s company and he had very good reviews. I gave him a call and he came to my apartment quickly. I liked him immediately when we met. I thought it was strange that he asked me for my budget and how much I wanted to spend but in hindsight, providing that information allowed Paul to come back to me with a very detailed proposal based on my budget. I soon realized that the lower proposals I had did not include many of the budget items that would be necessary to complete the job. Paul laid out the pricing and provided a very reasonable “allowance” based on your measurements for tile, toilet, sinks, etc. It is up to you to stay within that allowance. Another reason I hired Paul was because of his design skills. Paul met me in the at tile stores several times and helped guide me in choosing tile and a style for the bathroom that really looks beautiful. I fought him a little but in the end, was glad I went with his recommendations. He also uses a kitchen cabinet maker so all the cabinets are custom to what you want. Paul also has a great customer website that allows you to see all the expenses, make choices, and easily communicate with him. If you are planning to do a renovation, I think it helps to plan for the worst and hope for the best. I live in a co-op and we had a couple of little glitches and Paul was always quick to resolve issues as they arose. He was extremely responsive and really cared about the work and doing a good job. I would definitely hire Paul again if I needed a contractor.

Originally this side patio was simply a barren cement patch that was cold and uninviting (see the BEFORE picture). It has a basic stone and concrete patio floor, with concrete brick walls. There was some natural bamboo behind the wall, but otherwise no plants. The house sits down in to the property, and to get to the front door you have to descend a steep set of stairs. This patio area is one of the first things people see as they descend the stairs to the front door, so we wanted to make it as inviting and cozy as possible. Plus, with all the natural tree coverage, it's a perfect place during hot days to curl up with a book or glass of wine under the shade. Not wanting to spend money on a massive renovation, the goal was to create a cozy niche for both entertaining guests and personal relaxation, reminiscent of an India-meets-Bali exotic retreat. We created something that was organic and natural looking, in harmony with the relaxed environment of Laguna Beach. To keep it budget friendly - and better for the environment - we also opted for recycled and pre-owned items we found on Craiglist and eBay. I chose to first mask the barren concrete walls with an carved wood screen from India, to add depth and interest. I placed two large daybeds with heavily padded cushions in an “L” shape to entice people to curl up and sink in. Rather than opting for a regular square patio table, I found a one-of-a-kind custom oak tree slab table (a fantastic Craiglist find!) that added a beautiful organic feel. The Moroccan lamp I brought back from one of my trips to Marrakech, and it added the perfect personal touch, in addition to personal sacred objects such as an antique Kwan Yin statue (great eBay find), crystals, and shells found at the beach. Finally, various plants were added — including both a satsuma orange tree and grapefruit tree that add lovely bursts of color when in season. And makes for a great quick snack when lounging about!

For this kitchen we needed to freshen the look on a budget. We decided to spend the money on elements that we knew would bright the place up and give the home what buyers today are looking for. We repainted the cabinets in the kitchen and the family room and created a focal point by leaving the ornate wood vent hood and islands that also tie in the beamed ceiling in the family room. New glass subway tile replaced the older tumbled marble backsplash and lighter granite went in place of the previous darker granite. Fresh 50/50 paint mix went on walls to add a little more of a grey tone to a dominate cream colored home.

Kitchen - transitional dark wood floor kitchen idea in Denver with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, gray backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

See what our client say about Paul Lopa Designs. I started my search for a contractor about a year before I hired Paul to do a kitchen and bathroom renovation. This was my first time at the bat, and I really had no idea what to expect. I had many contractor proposals that swung wildly in price but for some reason I never felt inclined to hire any of the guys I met with. I happened to be looking at Houzz one day and came across Paul’s company and he had very good reviews. I gave him a call and he came to my apartment quickly. I liked him immediately when we met. I thought it was strange that he asked me for my budget and how much I wanted to spend but in hindsight, providing that information allowed Paul to come back to me with a very detailed proposal based on my budget. I soon realized that the lower proposals I had did not include many of the budget items that would be necessary to complete the job. Paul laid out the pricing and provided a very reasonable “allowance” based on your measurements for tile, toilet, sinks, etc. It is up to you to stay within that allowance.