
Martin Amado
Redo Your Room for Less than a $1,000!
By Martin Amado | 03/16/2010 - 14:00 | 84 Comments
When I first saw this living room, I have to admit I was scared. Almost everything needed to be replaced but I only had a $1,000 budget to take it from the oh-so-out-of style 80s to a contemporary, updated look. I was up to the challenge and believe me, it can be done.
To completely transform a room for under $1,000, the first step is to find the clearance section at...
Design Detail: Whimsical Knobs
By Martin Amado | 03/09/2010 - 20:00 | 0 Comments
Ahoy, mates! I recently did a nautical-themed makeover for a boy’s bedroom and as I was shopping for the decorative accessories I came across a set of starfishes. Usually, when I'm shopping, I get the inspiration for projects for my television programs since I try to come with ideas of how to use an item in a completely different manner. As I looked at the starfish, it...
How Paint Can Make a Room Pop
By Martin Amado | 02/22/2010 - 17:56 | 3 Comments
Even though I’ve been working as a home stylist for a while now, I’m still amazed at how a room can transform in one day—literally. In most cases, it’s the same furniture I originally found in the space, but with a new paint color and accessories it can look so much better!
Check out the examples above. In the before photo (on the left), the tangerine walls did not...












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