{Week 1, Week 2, Week 3, Week 4}
The official participants have been making leaps and bounds in their progress and there are sure to be some crazy-good rooms! I will definitely do a recap of my favorites when this is all said and done!
Linda, of Calling it Home is the mastermind behind the One Room Challenge and I just want to take a minute to give her credit for coming up with such a fun series. I love that one woman’s idea has caused hundreds of bloggers to get their butts in motion for the last 5 weeks 🙂
How is it going? Are you happy with your choices?
Oooooookay, so I have discovered that I may have mental issues through this round of the ORC. Remember last week when I was doing the happy dance over my wood…
Remember we already have a farm style table that is made of an old-looking wood so I was afraid of going too rustic. I felt like we needed more of a modern punch. And I have always loved simple white shelves where the accessories do the talking. This was not the time for me to become paralyzed by design choices! In addition to questioning my shelves I started to re-think the paint color. Taylor offered to paint and that got my wheels spinning. I had never planned to change the color because I love the breezy feel of the turquoise that’s in there but, if he was offering to paint I could totally change gears and do something dark and dramatic. Go big or go home??
And then I saw this watercolor mural (via 6th Street Design School) and about died. Maybe I should try to recreate something like that?!
I second-guessed every single decision I had made. I begged my friends for opinions. I told taylor all of my doubts and forced him to give me answers. And then I just walked away from the room and slept on it. The one and only tried and true solution. And slowly the next day I started making decisions. And you know what? I ended up right back to my original vision. Well, most of it. I did change some things up but, otherwise I am back on track. Without giving away any of the details since I want to save all the fun for the reveal, I will tell you that I kept the paint color and decided on the black and white fabric for cornices. We also hung the shelves and by we I mean this guy….here is how he was feeling after counseling me…
Make sure to come back next week when I can finally show you the finished pictures! I waffled a lot this week but I am glad I reverted back to most of my original plans because they really are true to me and I think (hope) they are going to be great!
Make sure to check out all of these other ladies who are linking up. There are a lot but, it is worth your time to click through them. There are some really talented people working on crazy transformations!
Elizabeth @ The Little Black Door says
Always trust your gut and you'll never be wrong. You got this girl!
desingpostinteriors@hotmail.com says
I know! How do I forget that each and every time for a little panic moment?!
Tiffany @ {Living Savvy} says
Great fabric choice! I love all the ideas for your shelving… I went with the white and gold for my bathroom, but the wood and gold would be amazing too!
desingpostinteriors@hotmail.com says
I love my final choice but any of the three are amazing!!
Lauren -ThisGirlDecor says
I love the fabric for the cornices! Its so different and modern but also has so much movement! Looks lovely my dear! Can't wait to see it all next week!
-Lauren @thisgirldecor
desingpostinteriors@hotmail.com says
Thanks 🙂
pam {simple details} says
You just crack me up, Beth!! You always pull it off beautifully, can't wait to see what changes you come up with in the next week! 🙂
desingpostinteriors@hotmail.com says
Keep sending those positive vibes my way lady!
silverwaterpearls says
Looks great so far! I have the same black pictures from IKEA hanging in my kitchen (the lemon, basil and thyme) and they look amazing…love them!
desingpostinteriors@hotmail.com says
Aren't they the best?! And for $6.99!
SHERRY HART says
You got this…..there is always some indecision before the final decision….looking forward to the reveal!
desingpostinteriors@hotmail.com says
Um, I'm sorry is this THE Sherry Hart? One of my blogging faves?! If you say I've got it I must being doing something right! 🙂
Laura@Elegant Nest says
Love this little glimpse into the scientific process of design choices! Thanks for sharing…what most can relate to!
desingpostinteriors@hotmail.com says
You are sweet call it "scientific" 🙂
Kath Builds says
I can't wait to see what shelves you went with. I'm glad to see you worked out all the design issues this week – that means next weeks reveal is going to be awesome! Good luck!
desingpostinteriors@hotmail.com says
I'm staring at them as we speak and I am in love!!
Cassie @ Primitive & Proper says
ha! you crack me up- i do that to myself sometimes, too. DYING to see the shelves! and guess what…. if my schedule allows and it works out, i am coming to charlotte to run in the roctoberfest half marathon with my sis in law!!!!!!!
desingpostinteriors@hotmail.com says
No way!! We will have to meet up!
Carrie @ Cosy Carolina Interiors says
Sleep is the best medicine! I love your little "happy place" and I can't wait to see the reveal! It's going to be great! 🙂
desingpostinteriors@hotmail.com says
Thanks Carrie 🙂
Krista @ Goodwill Glam says
I'm loving those prints in the last picture! Where are they from? I can't wait to see your reveal and I can totally relate to all those emotions. I've been harassing everyone 🙂 Next week, though, we'll have beautiful rooms to show for all this mental trauma!
XO,
Krista
http://www.goodwillglam.com
desingpostinteriors@hotmail.com says
They are an IKEA steal! We will all breathe a huge sigh of relief next week!
Carol@6WilsonBlog.com says
Soooo looking forward to seeing this done! I love the yellow bar stools and the artwork near them. YOu go, we're almost done!!
Lisa @ Shine Your Light says
There is nothing like a good night's sleep to solve all the decorating dilemmas of the world. Or most of them anyway. You have such great style and I know you bring this room together amazingly……I am so excited for your big reveal next week! And glad to know I'm not alone in waffling and loving too many different things at once! Keep up your awesomeness….you are almost there!
aquahaus says
Ha! This post was awesome. It really cheered me up. I'm glad you're staying true to your original vision, because it is awesome. And I can't wait to see it next week.
Mallory says
D was sitting next to me when I read this (and about died laughing) and he has so much sympathy for Taylor. He's so done with me and my damn projects. They should meet…i'm sure some choice words would be exchanged in reference to the last 6 weeks (and every week in my case). ha! Excited to see it in person!!! xo
Summer Hogan says
You trip me out! I second guess every decision I make too! What do they call that, ADD, OCD…I'm sure it has an acronym 🙂 Glad to know you are back to your roots and I so can't wait to see it next week!
Tracy Laverty says
Beth- I feel your pain when it comes to decision making. There are just so many good and beautiful choices out there. You will make the right ones for YOUR space and it will look amazing! Can't wait for your reveal.
Darci Towns says
It's looking good! And you're not alone…I'm constantly switching gears and changing up my plans! Looking forward to next weeks reveal!
Shelia Dowd says
Those prints really pop – especially with the bar stools! Looks great!
Shelia
http://www.houseofhighlands.com
Krystine @ www.KrystineEdwards.com says
I seriously laughed reading this post! You will knock it out of the park! Cannot wait until the big reveal!
Christine Dovey says
From that little extra area with the yellow stools, I'm already VERY excited to see your reveal- pretty sure it's going to be super duper fabulous!
Bethany DeVore says
I'm constantly changing my mind, I like too many different things! Can't wait to see the full reveal!