I love how changing 3 things in a room can make such a big difference - yeah, just THREE. An American friend of mine, Tina Fussell from the Traveling Mama blog, is now living up in Denmark and loves to do DIY projects and to decorate on a budget. Recently she wrote in with three quick changes that she made to her living room that I think made a pretty big impact -- all for under $100!

BEFORE (below)

AFTER (below)

"This cabinet was just washed out and too country for our home here in Denmark. This was one of the few pieces I brought from the States, so I was in a near panic about painting it because it was going to be hard to replace a solid wood piece, but I love the result! I'm so glad I didn't let fear stand in the way!"

Before (above) Tina also decided to change up something else in the space, "I didn't like all the little things on the side tables in our living room and it just didn't feel pulled together." So this is what she did...

After (below), "By pulling the tables to the center, we have a place to prop up our feet, but also somewhere my little guys can race their cars!" But that's not all, Tina decided to change another element in the room...

Before (below),"This wall just felt a bit blank and out of place. The chair was too big for this room and couldn't recline the way it was suppose to. The table was full of too many little messy things…"

After (below),"I created a new piece of art and exchanged the chair for one that was a better scale. Shopping in my own home, buying a can of paint and a canvas, and moving things about gave me a mini room makeover for less than $100!"

What a great job Tina, thank you for sharing this! What a difference shopping at home and a fresh can of paint can make!

(images: tina fussell)