BUDGET LA BELLE PROVENCE European Antiques & Design 119 North Center Street, Northville, MI 48167 (313) 347-4333 Jennifer Tobias-Turner Leslie Benser Luciani Now comes the budget. It has been set at $15,000. Because the budget does not afford the entire horne to be furnished, the main area of concentra- tion will be the living and dining room since these will be the most liveable ares. An area rug is a good beginning. Sisal is very economical and creates an interesting visual texture rug, $925. A coffee table could be flanked by two sofas in a simple cotton ticking stripe to keep the price low, $1,200 each. ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• No matter how large or small the budget, the first thing to do is a floor plan. •• • • • • • • • • •••••••••••••••••••••••••• •••• -Z4 z'//104ft. 00004* 4 , We personally travel the European countryside to hand select our collection of antique furniture and unexpected accessories and brocante. • • • • Farm Tables Hutches Armoires Painted Furniture O • Pierre Deux's Souleiado Fabric Collection • Quimper Faience • Biot Glassware Monday-Saturday 10-5, Thursday 10-8 or by appointment david cains • closet designs 20% off custom closet - 41 ■ iii IMI111111 ••• ■ 0111111111 6161/6 O "°: NO•OM NI 7ilit,_ ....• 1117::, •••••• ===== •• • A 01111111 • II ID CND& installations az. 7,.."! call for details 834-1048 22 HOME •I NI Ill • Ill III • sA% aj% cza fi■ ;7; ,W Splurge on a painted accent chair with a vivid patterned seat cushion, $950. A custom made six panel screen in the living room, covered in a richly tex- tured tapestry fabric, becomes the focal point of the space, $1,500. Pillows are also a good focal point. An expen- sive hand-painted pattern tussah silk with twisted cotton cord trim gives the sofas a complete look; 4 pillows, $850. A simple valance in an intense fabric dresses the window at $475. A long wall between the living and dining room becomes a great space for wall to ceiling built-in adjustable bookshelves. Because this is a major traffic area, narrow bookshelves are a logical solution, $1,200. The large windows in the living room are reflected in the floor-to-ceiling, wall- to-wall, mirrored dining room wall. A glass shelf with decorative wood brackets creates ample space for a serving buffet, $800. A simple expandable wood dining table can withstand the abuses of everyday living, $1,200. Four Scan- dinavian washed wood chairs with upholstered seats, $500. Accessories can make or break a room. Allow at least $1,200 for Unusual accents. decorative decorative objects such as Chinese wedding baskets and stacked boxes make fur great end tables. A good rule of thumb when working with an interior designer is to begin