Inspired by fashion designer Adrienne Vittadini's $100,000 master suite, Nate's bedroom "fakeover" has a similar look—and it cost only $2,500.

• Put in a little legwork, and you'll save a lot of money. Shop bargain basements, online, and in catalogs to find some great deals.
• Stores like Home Depot and Ikea often have low-priced knockoffs of designer items.
• Need art? A budget-conscious solution is to go through old art books and pull out images you like. Put them in a frame (Nate found his for less than $20 at Cost Plus World Market) and you're all set!
• Be creative. Nate used a blanket from Ikea to upholster luggage stands. The end result is a great pair of antique-looking benches.
• You might be able to find designer discounts online. Try sites like eBay and Bluefly.com, which often carry sumptuous Frette linens.

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• Armoire, mirror, nightstand, printed blanket: Ikea
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• Artist who hand-painted the leather-covered armoire: Heather Gentile
  www.gentiledesigns.com
• Chair: Ballard Designs
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• Duvet cover: Frette
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• Frames: Cost Plus World Market
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• Headboard: West Elm
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  866-428-6468
• Luggage racks Nate turned into stools: Restoration Hardware
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• Sconces: Home Depot
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