One Room Challenge: Week 2 - What's new to the design plan

 

A week has flown by and it is time to share some more details on my 12-year-old daughter's room redecorating as part of the linking party on One Room Challenge hosted by Linda of Calling It Home.
If you missed last week's post, the first on this challenge, go here.

 

Last week, I shared my new, updated design board for Emily's room. The new plan decided on a couple of months ago. Here are the items that are new to the design plan including some that have been added more recently.

1. Indian Girl Matryoshka artwork by Amy Perrotti - Etsy

2. Conceal Book Shelves by Umbra - The Container Store

3. Just Animal Pillows by The Tangled Path - Etsy

4. Between The Lines duvet cover - Urban Outfitters

5. (Signature) Table lamp shade (and base, not shown) - PBTeen

6. Fuzzy bean bag - Pier 1 Imports

 

The biggest change in this room, other than the (obvious) wall color is the duvet cover. I chose not to buy the shams, at this point anyway.

 

Previous duvet cover:

 

 

New duvet cover:

 

 

Emily is into a more modern look. She has a say in all choices. This black-and-white graphic pattern will definitely add a touch of modernity to the room while being neutral enough to allow one to have some fun with color by way of throw pillows. Fingers crossed it pays off.

 

The bedding arrived recently but I have not opened it, and the pillows arrived today. There is so much going on I want to be systematic in my opening of the boxes.

 

Next week I will share 2 floorplans for the room and tell you which one we finally went with and why. 
The room has been painted for a while and we have a wall of artwork and the bookshelves up as well. Pictures of these for next week, too.
 

Do check out the other participants in this One Room Challenge linking party.



To read One Room Challenge - Week 1's post, go here.

 

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Update on My Daughter's Room Redecorating: One Room Challenge

I am linking up to the One Room Challenge on Calling It Home.

 

It has been a while since I participated in one of these events and this was an opportunity to share any progress I have made with my tween daughter, Emily's room.

 

This was the design board I had shared with you a while ago for a proposed redecorating over the spring and summer. This would involve changing the wall color but using the existing furniture, bedding, some of the artwork, part of the wall decal and of course, the floral chandelier was staying. A new floor plan was in order.

 

Source List:

1. Scroll Tree Wall Stickers - Wall Sticker Outlet

2. Bed by Young America - local furniture store

3. Dresser and mirror - the same store above

4. Table lamp - PB teen

5. Kids' artwork inspired by Maria Carluccio - made by my kids

6. Curtains - west elm

7. Bed linen - PB teen

8. Paper table lamp - PB teen

9. Jenny Lind night stand - Land of Nod

10. Desk and hutch - local store

11. Blue Bayou - Benjamin Moore

12. Shag carpet tile - Flor

13. Bean bag - Pier 1

14. Bungee Office chair - The Container Store

 (Please note - Some of the items listed above are no longer available).
 

At that time, the exact wall color had not been decided on but we were looking at something in the lilac-mauve family. Emily's choice.
 

This was the color.



 

Hazy Lilac by Benjamin Moore

 

The painting was completed. This is a glimpse of the room I had last shared with you.

 

 

 

After this I got busier.

Since then the design has changed a little and we have readdressed the floor plan to give her what works best for her. My daughter is growing up faster than I am able to complete the room.

 

An updated design board.

 

 

 

What has changed?

Details will be shared in the next posts I link up to the One Room Challenge event on Calling It Home. These will be every Thursday for the next 6 weeks. I plan to share the progress with you each week. There are so many amazing projects being shared at this event

 

Thank you, Linda, for bringing my attention to this challenge and giving me the opportunity

to share this transformation.

 

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Color in Decor

It is July - hard to believe. I am back after inadvertently stepping away from blogging for some weeks. It has been extremely busy but in a good way.

 

Today I am excited to have Mari from Arcadian Home with some stunning inspiration for using color in your home any way you choose.

 

Hi, everyone! It's me, Mari! I'm so happy to be here with you at A Room with A View with a guest post from Arcadian Home blog. It's a fantastic place to find interior design inspiration including decorating ideas for everything from beautiful buffet lamps to colorful wall art and decorative accessories. Since Lisa loves color so much, today I want to share some rooms that use color in different, but very effective, ways. From floor to ceiling to walls and much more, these rooms are filled with vibrant color. Please enjoy! Thanks for letting me stop by to visit for awhile. ~ Mari

 

 

A white living room goes pink with matching armchairs and bold galactic artwork. The design is a beautiful mix of color and metallics.

 

 

All the paneling and woodwork in this stylish dining room has been painted in a stunning blue. The light from a modern pendant light, floor lamp and wall sconces is reflected beautifully by the glossy walls.

 

 

 

Color on the ceiling? It works well in this chic guest room. Taupe paint on one wall gives more depth to the space and looks beautiful with the ceiling color.

 

 

Wow! What a great use of primary colors. Alternating vivid hues on the steps in this white entryway gives the space a happy vibe.

 

 

Here, a solid blue wall is used as a background for the focal point of the room, a large contemporary painting. It works beautifully, don't you think?

 

 

 

This contemporary dining room is filled with color in varying applications of orange. One wall of solid color, one that reads white with its delicate orange vine pattern, chairs with orange on the outside and white inside, orange shaggy area rug on the gray floor—it's variety that works here. Even the modern pendant lights above the table are an intense orange hue.

 

 

An all-white living room is brought to life with a rainbow of colorful accessories. Whether you like a little color or a lot, this idea of white walls, ceiling, floor and upholstered pieces works because you control the amount and the intensity of color.

 

 

This white bathroom is fun, not overwhelmed by bright color above the bead board and inside the cubbies behind the freestanding black tub. Images 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 What do you think of these inspirational rooms? Leave us your thoughts below and be sure to stop by for more home decor and pendant lighting ideas!

 

Thank you, Mari! This post shows us that color can really go anywhere. As Mari points out, you are in control.  Whatever your point of view, the amount of color - intensity, combinations, just a splash -  can be decided by you. I love the multicolored, whimsical steps. They would be perfect leading to a kids' playroom in a basement or attic. I would love to do a room with a colored ceiling in my own home some day. Isn't the cobalt blue wood paneled room incredibly dramatic?  Which picture is your favorite?

 

 

Please Note: I have not been compensated in any way for this post.

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A reading nook, a growing library

The kids love to read. They own a collection of great books which continues to grow in this age of technology with the increasing use of eReaders like Kindle. Nothing comes close to the look and feel of a real book.

 

 

 This is my teenage daughter's reading nook. Although she has a Kindle and uses it on trips, she loves her books.

 

 

She has received many as gifts over the years. We love hardcover books. Stuck in the corner are some books that were projects in elementary school. Definitely holding on to those.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 A growing collection of classics, a gift from my parents, her grandparents.

 

 

 

 

 

 

This print I had ordered especially for her; one of her birthday gifts last year. It should be hung.

 

 

 

 Or perhaps it might be left propped up on the bench.

 

 

 

More details about the space and the items in it in my next post later this week.

 

Linking to Wow Us Wednesdays at Savvy Southern Style

 

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Feeling The Need To Lounge

These pictures prove that a relaxing space can have that lived-in look screaming comfort while still being very chic and stylish.

It could be the styling of the rooms with the use of different elements - sometimes rustic, naturals, layers of fabrics and a mix of patterns and textures and colors, accessories, ample seating, generally giving one the sense of a space that has evolved over time and not created in a day and one that is inviting.

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I know I am a huge fan of such spaces.

Through last week and this week a few of us have felt compelled to take advantage of the relaxed environment of the family room and also the bed to lounge and recover from allergies, strep and other infections. We certainly appreciate the warmth and comfort of any such space.

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What Is Your Choice Of Headboard?

Before I get to the main content of today's post I wanted to say a quick thank you to those who left comments on the Skypak airline trolley post yesterday. I received an email from Skypak and they also left this comment;

 

 

Hey guys,
thank you so much for the great feedback! We are really happy you guys like what we are doing! If you have further questions feel free to contact us via crew[at]skypak[dot]de
All the best from Germany
Kay from Skypak

For today, a short post with inspirational pictures of headboards. This morning I am meeting a client for a follow-up on an idea for a headboard (among other things). These pictures clearly prove that one's creativity can be put to the test.

Distressed wood, vintage time-ticker. Anthropologie

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Reclaimed wood from floor joists and metal frame. Sundance via Pinterest

Gate. Anthropologie

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I am a huge proponent of green design and came across Kelly's blog, Refreshed Designs, very recently. A newly discovered blogger to me, Kelly shares invaluable ideas and tips on sustainable and affordable design. Here are a couple of my favorite pictures from her post  Green Idea: Creative DIY Headboards where you will find more inspiration. Head on over and check out the rest.

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This next picture begs the question, "How would you feel about no headboard?"

via Elle Decor

This weekend I will be tackling my dining room stencil paint samples and other projects and we plan on taking the kids to see the new movie, Hugo. I cannot believe we are in the last weekend of January!

Enjoy your weekend! What are your plans?

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Lisa