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  Photo: Michael Weber.

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No matter where you live, what you do, the kind of car you drive, you’re probably feeling the sting of the economic crisis. Your hopes and plans get put on hold: renovating the kitchen, buying that new dress, or giving junior’s room a facelift. On the upside, times like these remind us to be more imaginative. I began thinking how I could achieve high-priced looks for less. Cheat my way to a chic looking makeover.

As a prototype, I used Zoel’s room, designed by the New York-based creative agency, The Apartment. The double long, back-to-back twin bed is from Belgium. The light by Ingo Maurer and that amazing wall-paper are from the UK-based Timorous Beasties. Overall, the room is well-considered and playfully sophisticated space for a 6 year old boy.

I found some great products to create a chic makeover on a small budget. So now we can all get Zoel’s look for less:

A. Blue Floral Damask wallpaper, US$15.99, USA Wallpaper
B. Mobile photo hanging clip, US$10, Kikkerland Shop
C. Little Friends duvet set, $185, Kukunest, Cinnamon Bear
D. Eina Twin bed frame, US$100, Ikea
E. Fun Time Around Town Road Rug, US$72, CSN Rugs
F. White cord kit, US$14, Luna Bazaar

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