Hello Sweet Friends!
I think I’ve temporarily lost my mind. Not really, but I just added another project to my already overloaded plate. Lord help me!
The Fall 2018 One Room Challenge Has Started – Let The Fun Begin!
For years, I have been following the One Room Challenge (ORC). Seven years to be exact. And I’ve always been enamored with all of the beautiful spaces that everyone creates in just 6 short weeks. I’ve often thought of joining in on the challenge, but just haven’t been able to due to client load and other commitments. However, the time has come for me to join! Hence the comment about my temporary insanity!
That’s right friends, I’ve decided to join in on the fun as a guest participant. There’s just something about having a deadline (ahem…and peer pressure) that lights a fire under me to get my own home improvement and decor projects complete. Anyone else?
I think I’m going to need all the good vibes and caffeine that I can get in order to get this done. And I’m hoping you’ll be right there with me, cheering me on to the finish line!
Just in Case You’re Wondering What The One Room Challenge Is…
The One Room Challenge (ORC) was started by home decor blogger, Linda Weinstein of Calling It Home back in 2011. Looking for motivation and encouragement to finally finish a room in her home, she enlisted six of her blogger BFF’S to join in a challenge – Finish a Room in 6 weeks.
Today, the ORC has grown into a bi-annual event, occurring in April and October. This much anticipated event has interior designers, bloggers, and home decor enthusiasts alike conjuring up ideas for months to help prepare them for this demanding, yet fun & exciting undertaking. The ORC is filled with so much inspiration, designer tips & tricks and tutorials, not to mention the gorgeous room reveals, that it truly is a home décor lover’s dream!
A special thank you to Better Homes & Gardens for being the media partner for this event.
Back to My Ralph Lauren Southwest Lodge Inspired Guest Bedroom
Since this is my first time participating in The ORC, I decided to start off with a smaller project. I’ll be transforming one of our guest bedrooms (aka, our son’s old bedroom). I’ve had ideas floating around in my head forever, so I’m really looking forward to bringing those ideas to life and finally having this room complete.
My overall goals for this bedroom transformation are: (1) stay within or under my allotted $5,000 budget; and (2) create a warm & welcoming space for my son to enjoy when he comes home to visit, as well as, one that my guests will enjoy during their stay.
Everybody Needs a Little Inspiration to Get Them Started, Right? Wanna See Mine?
The Overall Plan:
- Add Feature Wood Wall
- Repaint Other Walls
- Purchase New Upholstered Bed (Queen)
- Purchase New Mattress & Box Springs (Queen)
- Purchase New Bedding – to include sheet set, comforter/duvet, blanket, and pillows
- Make New Window Treatment
- Purchase New Bedside Lighting
- Purchase Miscellaneous Accessories to Complete Desired Look
- Purchase New Light Fixture or Ceiling Fan
- Purchase/Make New Wall Decor – to possibly include some D.I.Y. projects
- Possibly add an area rug
- Use Existing Chest of Drawers
- Use Existing Night Stands – possibly paint them
My Weekly Game Plan:
Week 1: Introduction; Share Inspiration Board, Overall Plan and Weekly Game Plan. Start Purchasing Needed Items. ✔
Week 2: Share Furniture Layout and Other Design Ideas; Clean and Clear Everything Out of Room; Work on D.I.Y. Art; Continue Purchasing Needed Items.
Week 3: Paint Room; Install Feature Wood Wall; Install New Lighting Fixtures; Finish D.I.Y. Art.
Week 4: Make Window Treatment; Place All Furniture in Room; Hang Wall Decor.
Week 5: Dress The Bed; Accessorize Room; Professional Photo Shoot.
Week 6: THE BIG REVEAL!!!
How to Follow Along With All of The ORC Participants
Each Wednesday for the next 6 weeks, 20 featured bloggers will be posting updates on their room/space transformations. The guest participants will be posting their updates each Thursday. The talent that will be shared by all of the participants during this challenge is astounding. Seriously, you’re not going to want to miss one single post! To learn more about the ORC and the participants, please go here.
Be sure to follow me on Instagram and Facebook so that you can stay up-to-date on my progress and learn some fun tips too!
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Omg I love it! Ralph Lauren for the win! You are gonna rock this
Thanks so much for the vote of confidence, Megan! I’ve always loved the RL look, so I’m hoping I do it justice!
Good luck with this project. I love how you’ve posted your weekly plan for accountability. I can’t wait to see the finished space.
Thanks a bunch, Rebecca. I have to keep myself in line (haha!)! Hoping all goes according to plan!
That guest bedroom concept looks so comfortable and cozy. I look forward to seeing how this space turns out. Good luck with the One Room Challenge.
Thanks so much, Tia! I’ve always loved the RL cozy look, and I’m super excited to tackle this project!
This will be so much fun! Will you be sharing the before photos next week? I love the whole Ralph Lauren Southwest lodge idea! Can’t wait to see more
I think it will be great fun (and lots of hard work too), Veronica! Yes ma’am, I’ll be sharing before photos, as well as, the space plan next week. I’m excited to get going on this, as I’ve wanted to do this for some time!
Best of luck! I can’t wait to see how this all turns out. The RL look will definitely be elegantly cozy.
Thanks so much,Christine! I’m really looking forward to completing this room. Crossing my fingers that all goes according to plan!
I love that light fixture you chose! You can do this! The next six weeks are going to fly by!
Thanks so much for your encouragement, Jessica! I’m already feeling the pressure of getting this all done within a 6-week time period. Hoping I can pull this off!
Kristy I love your plan for a Ralph Lauren Lodge Room, what a great theme. I am also doing a wood accent wall in a guest room this round too, so I feel like we can go through the wood wall experience together, lol. Can’t wait to see this project come together for you my friend!!!
Thanks so much, Jen! Yay, for wood accent walls!!! I’m hoping all comes together as planned! Looking forward to following you on your journey too!
Ralph would be proud! I’m doing a bedroom also so naturally I’m curious about all the ORC bedroom posts. I’ll be following along. Good luck!
Awe, thanks Nicole! You’re so sweet to say that! Ooh, I need to check out your post too! Excited to follow along on your ORC journey and see what you do with your bedroom makeover!
I love the feature wall and that bed.. so many beautiful elements. I would love to be a guest there and I’m sure Ralph would be as well. Can’t wait to see how you finish it up.
Awe, you’re so sweet, Kelly! Thank you so very much for your kind words! Praying this comes together as planned!
Ralph Lauren has always been a favorite of mine! Can’t wait to see how this turns out and the wood wall!!
Mine too, Richelle! I’m so excited to finally be doing this room, and hoping all goes as planned! Fingers crossed!
I’m excited to see another newbie transform a room! Love the concept! Can’t wait to see how it turns out!
Yay for the newbies!!! Thanks so much for your words of encouragement, Julie! Excited to follow your journey too!
Very exciting. I love the feature wall design. Best of luck these coming weeks, you’ve totally got this!
Thanks so much for the vote of confidence, Jecks! Nothing like the pressure of 6 weeks and an audience to make you get on your game, right?! Excited to follow you on your ORC journey too!
I am in LOVE with your inspiration! I can’t wait to see the finished room!
Thanks so much, Jaclyn! I’ve always been a RL fan, and hoping it comes together as planned!
Sounds like we are in the same stage of life. I have two children gone now who only come home for visits. I’m anxious to see what you do with your space! Good luck!
We are at the same stage! Both of my kiddos are out of the house now – one graduated college almost a year ago, and my other is in her senior year. It’s still hard to believe how quickly time flew by…too darn fast! Praying I can pull this room together by the big reveal date!
I love it. I am slightly obsessed with Ralph Lauren so this is right up my alley. Can’t wait to see it unfold.
Thanks Lori! I had to laugh about your comment on being slightly obsessed because I am too! I hope I do Ralph some justice!
Can’t wait to see your feature wall come together! This is my first time joining the ORC also!
Thanks Lora! I’m excited to finally be getting this done, and praying it all comes together smoothly! So happy to see another ORC newbie! Looking forward to following your journey too!
LOVE your plans! So cozy! That wall treatment is going to be amazing!
Thanks a bunch, Emy! I’m really looking forward to that wall treatment too!
Welcome to your first ORC!!! I love your sophisticated design plan. You had me at “Ralph Lauren” lol. Can’t wait to see how this progresses!
Thanks so much for your sweet words, Lesley!
This is going to be amazing! Looking forward to watching it come together!
Thanks so much, Denise! Praying it comes out better than I expect!
I’m a huge RL fan myself! Looking forward to following along with you! It’s going to be so much fun (and stress) but mostly fun!! 🙂
Thanks Libbie! I don’t know about you, but I think I thrive on the pressure & stress. And some of my best ideas and ah-ha moments are thought of in the wee hours of the night. I’m just hoping I can pull this off without a hitch! Fingers crossed!
Great plan, can’t wait to see it all come together, especially that wood feature wall!
Thanks Dannyelle!I’m super excited to finally be doing this room!