Thursday, April 3, 2014

The One Room Challenge-Week One




It's that time again.  Linda from Calling It Home has organized another round of talented bloggers transforming a room of their choice for the One Room Challenge.  I'm going to try to keep up with them and link up a room that I've been saving for this.  A six week turn around may be tough, but I'm going to try to keep up.  Want to see which room I picked?


In all fairness, this is what the room looked like when we moved in.  And yes that's a drop ceiling with a missing ceiling tile.  Why? No clue.  And this is what it looks like now.




I know, right?  Not much improved with the exception of a proper ceiling.  It's been rewired, which is why the baseboards are off and it's had some plaster repair.  I also recently painted the closet which was a scary mess.



It's amazing what a coat of white paint (and a sponge) can do to make a space look fresh again.

So here's the plan.

via Pottery Barn, Shades of Light, Calico Corners, Elle Decor, Electric Fireplace Pros


I know.  My moodboard skills are totally lame.  Whatever!  You get the idea.  I bought that bed frame over two years ago and it's a dirty mess.  I need to upholster the panels.  I also need to learn how to upholster the panels.  It'll all work out I'm sure.  Here's the complete list.

-Crown molding, new baseboards and shoe molding
-Window benches under both windows/ upholstery
-Window treatments
-Carpet
-Light fixture/ table lamps
-Wallpaper (slight snafu with that which I'll talk about later)
-Upholster the headboard (and find bed frame and mattresses and bedding)
-Furniture i.e, nightstands and maybe a chair?
-Art and whatever else I'm forgetting at the moment.

How many weeks is this?  I've got to go.  I'm already about 5 months behind.  Make sure you check out what all of the One Room Challenge bloggers are doing.  I'm sure they will not disappoint.

25 comments:

  1. Okay so you are telling me that midway through your yellow room you are taking this on for the next 6 weeks, while I waffle about committing to little project? You are a complete renovating rockstar Tiffany, you really need your own show one of these days!!!!!! I love the fabric and wallpaper combination, the bed, fireplace, light - okay, everything! So looking forward to taking this little journey with you!

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  2. oh my...you are brave. did you take a sabatical from work to finish or will you tackle at night and weekends? cant wait to see what you do. you are so talented.

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  3. all that blue- i think you know how i feel! can't wait!

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  4. Hi Tiffany, well this is an ambitious plan. Not to bring back strange memories, but is this the room with the standing broom? Just wondering. I hope your husband knows what you have planned for him :). Thanks for joining.

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  5. This is going to be one great room! I love that headboard.

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  6. This is going to be gorgeous! Love it already!

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  7. WOW! This room is going to look amazing! I just discovered you through the ORC and clicking through your home tour...again WOW! So glad to find you and follow your adventure! Good luck!

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  8. I just found your blog as well, and I am totally hooked!! Your home is gorgeous, and I cannot wait to follow your adventures! I am a huge fan of blue and white, and I'm absolutely in love with your inspiration board... This room is going to look amazing!

    XOXO,
    The Glam Pad

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  9. This is going to be quite the transformation. Looking forward to following you along.

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  10. Beautiful design plan! I love all the blue. I'm looking forward to following along! :)

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  11. I LOVE blue and white! That bed has rockstar potential.

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  12. Wow! I love me some awesome before shots! Your ORC is going to be FABULOUS! :)

    Http://www.perfectpieceinteriors.com

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  13. I love all the blue and white! I'll be watching to see this come together.

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  14. You've got a huge to-do list but you can do this! I'm pretty much dying over that headboard - it's sure to be a showstopper!

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  15. You had me at blue and white! Love your ideas! Can't wait to see it all come together!!!

    XO,
    Krista
    www.goodwillglam.com

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  16. This looks like it's going to be fabulous! Love meeting my fellow ORC bloggers through this! Best of luck and do share the spotted fabric, is it Brunschwig & Fils Les Touches?

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  17. Gah! In love with your plan and especially worked up over that headboard. Excited for you!!

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  18. It already looks so much better and love love the layered blues in your plan- that headboard is amazing!

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  19. You can do it girl....just drill down on it and stay focused!!! Looking forward to seeing the journey:)

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  20. HA! Love that you're already 5 months behind. I'm feeling much the same way I had started with a room with a real ceiling and a painted closet! Love all your blues and that you are using Les Touches! I can't wait to see how you put it all together! Good luck with all that work!
    Tricia // Suburban Bitches

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  21. Have I told you lately how much I love your house? This is going to be great my friend. And shut up about that headboard, awesome. You can upholster that thing no problem. I've done a few upholstery projects, and if I can do it you can do it. :)

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