Decorating Cents

Joan and Nancy give a den new life using whimsy and colorful elements for under $500.

Joan and Nan transform a family room into a space where everyone can work and play together.

Joan and Peggy declutter and update a small living room that hasn't been changed in years, all for under $500.

Joan and Nancy transform two kids' all-white bathroom into a colorful new space for under $500.

Joan and Ann transform a storage room into a complete nursery for under $500.

Joan Steffend and Joan MacDowell use inexpensive architectural elements to make over a master bedroom for under $500.

Joan and Nan transform a young girl's room into a trendy space for under $500.

Joan and Courtney make over a guest room by using fabric to unify furniture that doesn't go together.

Host Joan Steffend and interior designer Ann Sundet update a kitchen and dining room to coordinate with the contemporary living room decor.

Joan and Nan make over a 1913 farmhouse's bathroom in order to match it to the rest of the home's primitive style.

Joan and Nancy make over a play room that's organized for Mom and provides a colorful and imaginative space for the kids.

Joan and Peggy make over a bachelor's dual-purpose room into a masculine dining room and den, all for under $500.

Joan and Ann update a family room and kitchen that haven't been changed since the 1970s.