Decorating Cents

Joan Steffend and Joan MacDowell transform an expecting couple's home office into a nursery.

Joan and Nancy make over a bland kitchen that lacks color and texture.

Joan and Courtney transform three rooms for a family with six girls.

Joan and Nan tackle a screened-in porch and dining room to create flow and elegance in both rooms.

Joan and Greg revamp an old study to bring function and style into the office space.

Joan and Courtney declutter and make over a rental space for a woman using leftover dorm furniture.

Joan and Nadia warm up a family room with English touches and a safari look.

Joan and Nancy make over a lower-level bathroom using rustic touches and polished accessories, all for under $500.

Host Joan Steffend and interior designer Ann Sundet transform a cold contemporary master bedroom into a calm, natural retreat for under $500.

Joan and Peggy declutter a young girl's room and give it a youthful style using her favorite color.

Joan and Nan create a country kitchen out of a drab, earth-toned one that hasn't seen changes since the 1980s.

Joan and Nadia rearrange two young girls' bedroom to give them more space to play.

Joan and Nan transform an all-white bedroom using a French country design.