Home Decor Shopping List
Room-by-room shopping list for the whole-house refresh based on Desiree's style brief. Organized by priority tier so you can tackle rooms incrementally. Prices are mid-range estimates as of March 2026.
See also: Room Concept Images for AI-generated before/after concepts of each room.
Budget Overview
| Tier | Rooms | Estimated Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Tier 1 — High Impact | Living Room + Kitchen | $1,270 - $3,700 |
| Tier 2 — Retreat | Master Bedroom | $600 - $1,600 |
| Tier 3 — Statement Room | Downstairs Office | $400 - $1,000 |
| Tier 4 — First Impression | Entryway / Foyer | $250 - $600 |
| Tier 5 — Personal Spaces | Your Office, Kids' Rooms, Playroom | $500 - $1,300 |
| Whole House | Paint + Crown Moulding | $500 - $2,000+ |
| Total Range | $3,520 - $10,200 |
Whole House — Paint & Trim
These apply to every room and should be done first (or as each room is tackled).
| Item | Qty | Price Range | Where to Buy | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wall paint — warm cream/ivory (walls) | 5-8 gal | $35-$50/gal | Sherwin-Williams, Benjamin Moore | BM "White Dove" OC-17 or SW "Alabaster" SW 7008. Avoid anything with grey undertone. |
| Wall paint — deep navy accent | 1-2 gal | $35-$50/gal | Same | BM "Hale Navy" HC-154 or SW "Naval" SW 6244. For accent walls in living room, bedroom, office. |
| Wall paint — sage/emerald green accent | 1 gal | $35-$50/gal | Same | BM "Cushing Green" HC-125 (sage) or SW "Evergreens" SW 6447. Alternate accent color. |
| Crown moulding — painted MDF, 3.5" profile | 300-500 ft | $2-$4/ft | Lowe's, Home Depot | allen+roth brand at Lowe's. Material: $600-$2,000. DIY-friendly or hire installer ($10-$20/ft). |
Subtotal (DIY materials only): $500-$1,000+ With contractor for crown moulding: $3,500-$7,000+ (whole house)
Tier 1: Living Room + Kitchen
The biggest impact for the most-used shared space.
Living Room
Note: Replacing the two leather couches with a sectional (see Sectional Discovery for research — top finalists: IKEA Kivik $1,449, Albany Park Kova $2,496+, West Elm Harmony $2,500+). The smaller leather couch will move to the upstairs office, the larger one to the sunroom.
| # | Item | Qty | Price Range | Where to Buy | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Iron cage chandelier (living room) | 1 | $400-$1,000 | Pottery Barn, Wayfair | PB "Lucca Iron Chandelier" ~$800 or PB "Fallon Forged-Iron Linear Chandelier" ~$999. Wayfair alternatives from $400. |
| 2 | Deep navy or sage green linen curtain panels (96") | 4 panels | $50-$160/panel | Pottery Barn, Wayfair | PB "Emery Linen" ~$159/panel in Midnight Navy. Wayfair alternatives $50-$110/panel. |
| 3 | Iron or brass curtain rods | 2 | $50-$150/rod | Pottery Barn, Wayfair | PB "Cast Iron Curtain Rod" ~$119 in Antique Brass. Need clip rings too (~$45/set). |
| 4 | Oriental/Persian area rug (8x10) | 1 | $200-$800 | Wayfair, Pottery Barn | Warm tones — rust, navy, cream, gold. Wayfair machine-woven traditional $200-$400. PB $400-$900. |
| 5 | Decorative throw pillows (navy, sage, cream) | 4-6 | $15-$80/each | Pottery Barn, Target, Wayfair | Mix navy velvet, sage linen, cream textured. PB covers ~$49-$79 + inserts. Target Threshold $15-$40. |
| 6 | Warm throw blanket (navy or emerald) | 1 | $50-$120 | Pottery Barn, Target | Chunky knit or waffle weave in rich blue or green. |
| 7 | Large floor plant (fiddle leaf fig or bird of paradise) | 1 | $50-$150 | Home Depot, Lowe's, local nursery | 4-5 ft statement plant for corner. Costa Farms at big box stores. |
| 8 | Hanging/trailing plants (pothos, string of pearls) | 3-4 | $8-$25/each | Home Depot, Lowe's | For wall-mounted iron brackets. |
| 9 | Iron wall-mount plant brackets | 3-4 pairs | $15-$50/pair | Amazon, Etsy, Wayfair | Etsy hand-forged iron brackets are most on-brand ($30-$50/pair). |
| 10 | Potted plants for shelves | 3-4 | $8-$20/each | Home Depot, Lowe's | Small ferns, snake plants, succulents. |
| 11 | Ceramic/terracotta planters (mixed sizes) | 6-8 | $5-$35/each | Home Depot, Target, World Market | Mix terracotta with glazed navy or sage ceramic. |
| 12 | Brass candlesticks for mantel | 2-3 | $15-$40/each | Target, Pottery Barn, TJ Maxx | Varying heights for visual interest. |
| 13 | Clustered candles (pillar, various sizes) | 5-8 | $3-$10/each | Target, TJ Maxx | Warm ivory/cream. For mantel display. |
| 14 | Coffee table (if replacing) | 1 | $200-$600 | Wayfair, Pottery Barn | Dark wood or wood + iron. Optional — may already have one. |
| 15 | Coffee table books + brass tray | 1 set | $40-$80 | Amazon, Target, TJ Maxx | For coffee table styling. |
Living Room Subtotal: $1,100 - $3,200
Kitchen
Note: Pendant lights over the island are not feasible — can't rewire for new ceiling fixtures. Focus on hardware, greenery, and counter styling instead.
| # | Item | Qty | Price Range | Where to Buy | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Antique brass cabinet hardware pulls | 20-30 | $5-$18/each | Home Depot, Pottery Barn, Anthropologie | PB "Mercer Pull" ~$12-$18. Home Depot Liberty brand $3-$8 (budget). Count all doors + drawers. |
| 2 | Fresh herb ceramic pots for counter | 3-4 | $5-$15/each | Target, Home Depot | Basil, rosemary, etc. in matching ceramic pots. |
| 3 | Trailing plant for cabinet tops | 1-2 | $8-$15/each | Home Depot | Pothos or philodendron to drape over cabinet edges. |
| 4 | Brass utensil holder | 1 | $20-$40 | Pottery Barn, Target | Warm brass or ceramic crock. |
| 5 | Wood cutting board (display) | 1 | $25-$50 | Target, Amazon | Large walnut board for counter warmth. |
Kitchen Subtotal: $170 - $500
Tier 2: Master Bedroom
Building on the excellent dark wood furniture already there.
| # | Item | Qty | Price Range | Where to Buy | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Accent wall paint (navy or sage green) | 1 gal | $35-$50 | Sherwin-Williams, Benjamin Moore | Behind the headboard. See paint colors above. |
| 2 | Brass/antique gold table lamps | 2 | $80-$200/each | Wayfair, Pottery Barn | Replace current silver lamps. Traditional brass base with cream linen shade. |
| 3 | Linen curtain panels (navy or cream, 96") | 4 panels | $50-$160/panel | Pottery Barn, Wayfair | Currently bare blinds — curtains will transform the room. |
| 4 | Brass or iron curtain rods | 2 | $50-$150/rod | Pottery Barn, Wayfair | Match to lamp finish. |
| 5 | Decorative pillow set (navy, sage, cream, gold) | 4-6 | $15-$80/each | Pottery Barn, Target | Layer against white bedding. Mix textures — velvet, linen, knit. |
| 6 | Upgraded throw blanket (rich navy or emerald) | 1 | $50-$120 | Pottery Barn, Target | Replace or supplement current blue-grey throw. |
| 7 | Oriental area rug (5x7 or 8x10) | 1 | $100-$600 | Wayfair, Pottery Barn | Under the bed, extending out. Warm tones. |
| 8 | Hanging/potted plants | 2-3 | $8-$30/each | Home Depot, Lowe's | Trailing pothos on nightstand, snake plant in corner. |
| 9 | Ceramic planters | 2-3 | $8-$25/each | Target, World Market | Navy or sage glazed to match accent wall. |
| 10 | Framed botanical/landscape prints | 2-3 | $25-$75/each | Target, Etsy, TJ Maxx | Warm-framed art for above nightstands or accent wall. |
| 11 | Candles for nightstands | 2-4 | $5-$15/each | Target, TJ Maxx | Warm ivory pillar or jar candles. |
| 12 | Dresser styling — brass tray, ceramic vase, fresh flowers | 1 set | $30-$60 | Target, TJ Maxx | Small brass tray + gold frame + vase for dresser top. |
Master Bedroom Subtotal: $600 - $1,600
Tier 3: Downstairs Office / Library Study
The "blue library" transformation — high impact, relatively low cost since the bookshelves are already there.
| # | Item | Qty | Price Range | Where to Buy | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Navy blue chalk/furniture paint | 1-2 liters | $15-$50 | Annie Sloan (Amazon/dealers), Rust-Oleum (Home Depot) | Annie Sloan "Napoleonic Blue" ~$48/liter is gold standard. Rust-Oleum Chalked ~$15-$22/qt for budget. No sanding needed with chalk paint. |
| 2 | Clear wax or polyurethane topcoat | 1 | $15-$25 | Annie Sloan, Minwax | To seal the painted bookshelves. |
| 3 | Warm wood desk (walnut/oak) | 1 | $150-$500 | Wayfair, IKEA, Amazon | Replace black desk. Or refinish existing if solid wood. |
| 4 | Brass pendant light or chandelier | 1 | $100-$400 | Wayfair, Pottery Barn | Replace ceiling fan. Brass + warm glass for scholarly feel. |
| 5 | Oriental area rug (5x7) | 1 | $60-$300 | Wayfair | Warm tones on the dark floor. |
| 6 | Plants (trailing + potted for shelves) | 4-5 | $8-$20/each | Home Depot | Style the shelves: books + plant + brass object, repeat. |
| 7 | Brass bookends | 2-3 pairs | $15-$35/pair | Amazon, Target, TJ Maxx | For styled bookshelf sections. |
| 8 | Framed art for wall/shelves | 2-3 | $20-$50/each | Target, Etsy | Landscape or botanical in warm frames. |
| 9 | Cream curtain for french door | 1 panel | $30-$80 | Pottery Barn, Wayfair | To soften the french door entrance. |
Office Subtotal: $400 - $1,000
Tier 4: Entryway / Foyer
Quick wins for the first impression.
| # | Item | Qty | Price Range | Where to Buy | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Iron pendant lantern (entry light) | 1 | $60-$200 | Wayfair, Amazon | Replace flush mount. Small iron cage lantern, instant transformation. |
| 2 | Narrow console table (wood + iron) | 1 | $80-$250 | Wayfair, Target, Amazon | Dark wood top, iron legs. For the wall near the door. |
| 3 | Large round or arched mirror | 1 | $50-$150 | Target, Wayfair, TJ Maxx | Above the console table. Brass or dark wood frame. |
| 4 | Ceramic vase + fresh flowers | 1 | $15-$30 | Target, TJ Maxx | For the console table. |
| 5 | Small potted plant | 1 | $8-$15 | Home Depot | For the console table. |
| 6 | Entry rug/runner (warm tones) | 1 | $30-$80 | Wayfair, Target | Replace doormat with something more intentional. |
| 7 | Wainscoting panels (board-and-batten) | varies | $2-$5/ft | Home Depot, Lowe's | MDF boards for DIY board-and-batten. Optional but high impact. |
Entryway Subtotal: $250 - $600
Tier 5: Personal Spaces
Your Office (Upstairs)
| # | Item | Qty | Price Range | Where to Buy | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Command strips / picture hanging kit | 1 set | $10-$15 | Amazon, Target | For rearranging existing art between walls. |
| 2 | Floating shelves with iron brackets | 1-2 | $40-$80/each | Amazon, Wayfair | For the geeky display wall. Dark wood + iron bracket. |
| 3 | Navy or cream curtain panels | 2 | $30-$80/panel | Wayfair, Target | Replace grey curtains. |
| 4 | Iron or brass curtain rod | 1 | $35-$90 | Wayfair | If current rod is silver. |
| 5 | Brass desk lamp | 1 | $25-$50 | Wayfair, Target, Amazon | Warm light for work desk. |
| 6 | Plants (pothos, snake plant, succulent) | 2-3 | $8-$20/each | Home Depot | Trailing plant near window, succulent on desk, snake plant in corner. |
| 7 | Iron wall-mount plant bracket | 1 pair | $15-$30 | Amazon, Etsy | For hanging plant near window. |
| 8 | Small planters | 2-3 | $5-$15/each | Target, Home Depot | Matching set. |
| 9 | Cable management kit | 1 | $15-$25 | Amazon | Cable trays/sleeves for standing desk. |
| 10 | Matching dark frames for future fandom art | 2-3 | $10-$20/each | Amazon, Target | For properly framing Star Trek and other geeky prints. |
Your Office Subtotal: $175 - $500
Miranda's Room
| # | Item | Qty | Price Range | Where to Buy | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Coordinated bedding set (blush/lavender/gold) | 1 | $50-$120 | Target, Pottery Barn Kids | Replace the mismatched layers with one cohesive set. |
| 2 | Blush or lavender curtain panels | 2 | $20-$50/panel | Target, Wayfair | Replace the mauve curtains with proper panels. |
| 3 | Gold curtain rod | 1 | $20-$40 | Target, Amazon | To match the crystal chandelier's sparkle. |
| 4 | Framed wall art (fairy tale, botanical, whimsical) | 2-3 | $15-$30/each | Etsy, Target | Gold frames. Replace temporary posters/balloons. |
| 5 | Small plant for desk | 1 | $5-$10 | Home Depot | Introduce greenery. |
| 6 | Woven baskets for storage | 2-3 | $15-$30/each | Target | Pretty storage to manage clutter. |
| 7 | Fairy lights or warm lamp | 1 | $10-$25 | Target, Amazon | Bedtime ambiance. |
Miranda's Room Subtotal: $150 - $400
James's Room
| # | Item | Qty | Price Range | Where to Buy | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Navy accent wall paint | 1 gal | $35-$50 | Sherwin-Williams | Behind the bed — matches his existing navy curtains. |
| 2 | Coordinated bedding (navy/green/cream) | 1 | $40-$80 | Target, Amazon | Upgrade the plaid to a coordinated set. |
| 3 | Matching dark frames for wall art | 3-4 | $10-$20/each | Amazon, Target | Frame the anime art and sports photos properly. |
| 4 | Warm desk lamp | 1 | $20-$40 | Target, Amazon | For non-gaming lighting. |
| 5 | Small plant (snake plant or pothos) | 1 | $8-$15 | Home Depot | Low-maintenance for dresser. |
| 6 | Cable management for PC setup | 1 | $15-$25 | Amazon | Tidy up the gaming desk. |
James's Room Subtotal: $130 - $250
Playroom
| # | Item | Qty | Price Range | Where to Buy | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Woven storage baskets (replace plastic bins) | 6-8 | $15-$30/each | Target | Seagrass or rattan to replace blue plastic bins in cube unit. |
| 2 | Colorful area rug | 1 | $60-$150 | Wayfair, Target | Define the play zone. |
| 3 | Bay window cushion or floor cushions | 1 set | $40-$100 | Target, Wayfair | Reading nook transformation. |
| 4 | Kid-appropriate framed wall art | 3-4 | $10-$25/each | Etsy, Target | The walls are completely bare. World map, animals, etc. |
Playroom Subtotal: $200 - $500
Quick-Win Shopping Runs
For immediate impact with minimal budget:
TJ Maxx / HomeGoods Run (~$100-$200)
- Brass candlesticks (2-3 varying heights)
- Ceramic vase for entryway
- Decorative throw pillows (2-3 in navy/green/cream)
- Framed art prints
- Woven baskets
- Candles (pillar candles, cream/ivory)
Home Depot / Lowe's Run (~$100-$200)
- Plants: 1 large fiddle leaf fig, 3-4 trailing pothos, 2 snake plants
- Terracotta pots (assorted sizes)
- Crown moulding samples (to pick profile)
- Paint samples: BM Hale Navy, BM White Dove, SW Naval, SW Alabaster
Target Run (~$75-$150)
- Threshold seagrass baskets (4-6)
- Throw blanket in navy or emerald
- Threshold brass tray for dresser
- Small ceramic planters
Amazon Order (~$75-$150)
- Iron wall-mount plant brackets (3-4 pairs)
- Cable management kits (2 — your office + James's room)
- Command strips / picture hanging kit
- Floating shelves with iron brackets (2)
- Annie Sloan Napoleonic Blue chalk paint (1 liter)
Priority Order (Recommended Approach)
- Paint samples — Get swatches of navy and cream to make sure Desiree approves the exact shades
- Plants + planters — Cheapest, most immediate impact across the whole house
- Throw pillows + blankets — Instant color injection into living room and bedroom
- Kitchen hardware swap — Brass pulls on all cabinets, greenery on counters — quick wins since pendant lights aren't feasible
- Curtains — Replace grey/silver with warm cream or navy throughout
- Living room sectional — Replace leather couches (see Sectional Discovery); redistribute old couches to office + sunroom
- Office bookshelf paint — One weekend project, massive transformation
- Entryway pendant + console — First-impression upgrade
- Master bedroom lamps + art — Swap silver for brass, add wall art
- Area rugs — Living room and bedroom
- Crown moulding — The big project, best saved for when you're ready to commit (DIY or contractor)
Notes
- Desiree should approve paint colors, rug patterns, and major furniture pieces before purchasing
- TJ Maxx/HomeGoods is the secret weapon for brass accessories, planters, and art at 50-70% off retail
- Wayfair is consistently the best value for mid-range rugs, lighting, and curtains
- Pottery Barn is aspirational but worth it for hero pieces (chandelier, curtain panels)
- Plants — buy from a local nursery if possible for better health and lower cost than big box stores
- All prices are approximate and subject to sales/availability