Curtains, $9/yard: Emily sewed the living room curtains herself, using sheer cotton from Grayline Linen. (graylinelinen.com)
Sofa, $250: The 1920s cane sofa came from Craigslist.
Upholstery, $24: A pair of $12 hardware-store drop cloths made reupholstering this piece relatively inexpensive. "I love the look of linen upholstery, but not the price—drop cloths make a brilliant substitution," Emily says. (homedepot.com)
Ladder, $5: Emily's go-to vintage source, Cline's Country Antiques near Charlotte, harbored this ladder. (clinesantiquesmpnc.com)
Chair, $20: A Goodwill find, this wingback got a makeover for an extra $12, courtesy of another canvas drop cloth.
Lighting, $24: A $4 socket plus a $20 garden lantern equals a pendant lamp with organic appeal. (Socket; ikea.com. Similar bamboo lantern, $89.99; nova68.com)
Wardrobe, $100: This $60 wardrobe from Cline's, fronted with two $20 custom-cut Lowe's mirrors, hides the Knottses' TV. (lowes.com)
Carpet, $150: Emily bought this sea-grass rug at Hall's Flooring in Charlotte. (hallsflooring.com)
Wooden crate, $3: Another Cline's discovery, this fruit crate holds antique glass fishing floats.
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Wall art, $30: Emily won this 1909 pull-down map on eBay.
Chair, $60: This secondhand chair and footstool from Goodwill currently go for $349.99 total at Ikea, new.
Shelving, $4: A pair of $2 brackets convert free driftwood into a floating shelf. "Sea glass, spring branches, and driftwood bring beauty into your home—for free," Emily advises. (lowes.com)
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