I'm starting to see a glimpse of light at the end of this One Room Challenge! For any new readers out there, the ORC is a bi-annual event where designers and design bloggers make over a room within a six-week timeframe. Definitely not an easy task under the time constraint, especially when you suffer from indecisiveness that's me! This is week four of the #oneroomchallenge, so that means there are only a couple more weeks until the room reveal. Just feeling a little stress and panic to get to the finish line... 😅
My objective this past week was to finalize the furniture, textiles, and lighting for my room makeover - a small, under-utilized bedroom that is being turned into a triple purpose bedroom-study-lounge! I knocked out MOST of the objectives for the week... yay!
LIGHTING
One of my biggest concerns was finding a ceiling light fixture. I wanted a semi-flush mount with a brass finish, similar to the fixture on the mood board.
However, since I just couldn't bring myself to pay $$$ for the actual inspiration piece - not for a non-master bedroom at least - I spec'd more budget-friendly alternatives.
I landed on a semi-flush mount light with a beautiful finish of aged bronze and brass. The style wasn't initially what I had in mind, but I do like its transitional shape. The "open cage" design also means I don't have to worry about cleaning it too often!
However, since I just couldn't bring myself to pay $$$ for the actual inspiration piece - not for a non-master bedroom at least - I spec'd more budget-friendly alternatives.
I landed on a semi-flush mount light with a beautiful finish of aged bronze and brass. The style wasn't initially what I had in mind, but I do like its transitional shape. The "open cage" design also means I don't have to worry about cleaning it too often!
GALLERY WALL
Our large brass-framed mirror is serving as the "anchor" piece of the gallery wall. I've been able to find some great vintage options although the finishes weren't necessarily quite right. A little gold spray paint helped fix that "issue" right up! I'm hoping everything looks okay once all the mirrors are hung.
TEXTILES
Here's a peek at some of the soft goods rolling in for the room...
The checklist is coming along slowly but surely:
The checklist is coming along slowly but surely:
- Paint entire room ✔
- Closet door DIY treatment - original plan modified
- Replace ceiling fan with light fixture - ✔
- Run any necessary electrical for electronic components & study nook
- Task/accent lighting - in process
- Area rug ✔
- Bedroom/lounge furniture - ✔
- Textiles for lounge area - pillows, blankets ✔
- Small desk & chair for study nook - in process
- Accent furniture - side table, pouf - in process
- Gallery wall - mirrors, possibly art - ✔
- Console table for media wall ✔
- Mount television
Thank you to Linda at Calling It Home for hosting this event, and to House Beautiful for coming on board as the media partner. Get more #oneroomchallenge previews over on Instagram: @cadinteriors @oneroomchallenge @housebeautiful
THANK YOU FOR FOLLOWING ALONG!!!