One Room Challenge AGAIN!: Week 1
I’ve decided to take the plunge again and participate in Linda’s One Room Challenge! There are many, many places in my house that I could have chosen to work on for the next 6 weeks, but I chose the living/dining room area. It’s one long room and it’s one of the first things you see as you enter my home. Therefore, I really want to get it “finished” or at least to a point where I’m proud of what it looks like.
Let’s get on to the ‘Befores’, shall we? This is what the spaced looked like when we bought it.
And here it is now – my living & dining room area, which is not wowing me at all. (These photos are actually from April, but everything pretty much still looks the same.)
It’s definitely not terrible, but it’s not quite representative of our style or the message we’d like our home to convey. What is that message? I’m so glad you asked!
This is the mood I envision for the space. I want it to feel very sophisticated, glamorous, but also very comfortable and functional at the same time. We hang out in this space just about all day, so though I’m going for glam, I still don’t want to feel like we can’t put our feet up and relax in this space.
Sources (clockwise from top right): 1 / 2 / 3 (unknown) / 4 / 5
So what do you think? Check out what everyone else is doing here. Also, I have a Pinterest board here where I’m collecting inspiration pics and sources. I’ll be sharing more specifics next week….
I love the layers of black, white, neutrals and gold…totally my favourite palate and you have a great space to work with. Looking forward to seeing it all come together!
Black, white, neutrals, & gold for the win! Thanks for stopping by Christine.
By the way, I love your blog!
What a great jumping off point. The vibe is already light and airy. A little layering and this is going to be fabulous! Look forward to watching this one.
Thanks Emily! I hope it turns out as fabulous as I’m envisioning.
Your inspiration photos are all gorgeous! I look forward to seeing how it all comes together in your space!
love everything you have envisioned. this room is going to look awesome when you finish with it!
The transformation from when you bought it to now is already amazing! I like how you split the room into living and dining areas. Looking forward to watching you make it even better!
Thanks Erin! We put a lot of work into getting rid of all that peach when we first moved in.
Your place already looks great but will look even better with what you have in mind. Good luck!
Hi! You have a lovely room–ut know what you mean by adding some finishing touches. I am doing my living room, too.
What a lovely dining and living space this is going to be. I cannot wait to see your progress and how it all unfolds.
I too am participating in the One Room Challenge. My challenges? I just moved to a completely new state (Texas) last week and therefore have no idea where to source things other than Wal Mart and Home Depot. 🙂 I am currently battling strep throat and just want to lay around and eat soup as opposed to painting a 30 year old polyurethaned oak coffered ceiling that has never before seen paint. The accompanying powder room rivals the worst gas station stall ever. But a bonus is that the previous owners installed a wine glass and bottle holder on the ceiling of the bathroom. I kid you not. Come take a peek.
Wow Laura, you certainly have your hands full! I’ll definitely be tuned in to how you transform the space. Thanks for stopping by!
Love the linen drapes idea. Wow, you have some great pieces. I think some small changes will really make a huge difference. This is already a lovely room.
Thanks Linda! And thanks so much for hosting this awesome event.
The before is already awesome! But love your plan for the after!
You have a beautiful canvas to start with and some really great pieces. I love where you’re headed and look forward to watching the space evolve. I have a similar living room: long and narrow and the first thing you see. I’ve been avoiding it because I can’t gain perspective so I’m working on my kitchen instead. I’ll be linking up as well. Good luck!
You have some great pieces to start with! I love the changes you are planning to make, especially the drapes…that color is fab. The room is going to look amazing when you’re done!
I saw the first pics and then when I saw the second one I thought you were done! Now that you want to take it to the next level it’s going to be fabulous! Love your plan and color choices!
I love the color for the drapes – gorgeous! They’ll be perfect with the blend of neutral & black you’ve got planned. Can’t wait to follow along.
LOVE this plan, your space is so gorgeous and bright already these updates are going to be just the right thing to put it over the top! {oh and we have that same ceiling fan} good luck! xoxo
Love the colors you are going with. Can’t wait to see how everything comes together. Good luck 🙂
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