One Room Challenge - Eclectic Great Room Reveal

Whew, we've crossed the finish line!  

Thanks so much for stopping by to check on the One Room Challenge reveal of my

client's great room! And, a huge thank you to Linda @ Calling It Home for creating this

event that brings our community together to share an abundance of inspiration!   

I'm sharing my client's great room. Their request was a cozy, comfortable space

for their family of four, and Stella the fur baby, to lounge, watch tv, read and hang

out together. The chic mom didn't want to forgo style for comfort and asked me to

 incorporate glam, gold, pops of color and zebra print.

They were up for using my favorite, Craigslist finds! :)

This leather chair was one of our first Craigslist scores. I knew it would make a great spot for

 reading tucked back in this corner and loved the warmth against our crisp white background. 

This photo shows the best representation of the lively color of our Zahra Caravan rug from

 World Market. 

We used two cushy sofas and several squishy down pillows, perfect for everyone

in the family to comfortably stretch out!

They owned this vintage marble top table and loved the size and sturdiness for propping

 feet up. My client covered the golden tone wood with a coat of  Rub 'n Buff in Gold Leaf.  

We reupholstered a special chair that had been in the family for years in Ralph 

Lauren zebra print, for a dramatic, yet timeless statement piece.  

We knew we wanted an antique piece in this space and originally planned to use a secretary

 they owned, but fell in love with the details of this one from Craigslist when we were there

 to pick up a console. Pairing it with a modern lucite chair gave us the eclectic style we

were going for.  

They owned this large round side table, it was an ideal size between the sofas, but it also

had a marble top. We turned the top over, painted it all a high gloss white, and trimmed 

the edge in gold Rub 'n Buff for a pretty detail (more info to come).

The ornate gold mirror was another Craigslist find, and the perfect dose of glam we

 were hoping for to pair with our streamlined sconces. 

We layered a special piece of artwork created by a family member. A a simple

 frame and large mat keeps it from competing with the mirror.   

Yet another Craigslist score was this console we used behind the sofa, it faces the 

kitchen. When I spied it on Craigslist I thought the diagonal pattern (which was originally 

wood) would be pretty if made to look like metal. My client went to town with

  Rub 'n Buff, and we love the interest it added.   

The oversized distressed media cabinet balances the the 75" TV and including the

 industrial style compliments the eclectic mix of furniture pieces.   

It's been a joy to help create this space for such a sweet family, and so fulfilling to see

 them using it exactly as they envisioned. This photo of Stella sums it up perfectly! :)

Thank you so much to my wonderful clients for allowing me to share their home with
 all of you and for enduring the six week challenge! We've been hard at work on the
 rest of their home and I'll be filling you in on more details next week.

If you'd like to start at the beginning:

Week 1 - The Plan
Week 2 - Fabrics & Fireplace Tile, Mirror & Sconces

Week 3 - Sofas & a Stool

Week 4 - Craigslist Scores & Rugs 

Week 5 - Industrial Media Cabinet

If you'd like you can follow my design and Craigslist adventures on
Instagram. 

If you're new here, you can check out my previous ORC Reveals here:

Spring 2015 - Another Craigslist Bedroom - Featured Designer

Fall 2014 - Craigslist Bedroom - Participant

Spring 2014 - My Kitchen - Featured Designer

Fall 2013 - My Master Bedroom - Featured Designer

Spring 2013 - My Bathroom - Featured Designer

Are you following along with all the other ORC participants' projects, such a crazy

 amount of inspiration from lots of favorite bloggers and former ORC designers!

 Don't miss it at Linda's @ Calling It Home.

If you haven't checked out the 20 featured designers the reveals were FABULOUS!
Check them out here.

best of the nest june features...

Happy 4TH of July, friends!!

Whoa, you all were busy last month, thank you so much for sharing all of your amazing
 projects! Here are a few of my favorites, and my co-hosts are sharing theirs as well,
 stop by and check out all the awesome talent in the blogosphere!    

Kris @ Driven by Decor, Lisa @ Shine Your Light, and Jennifer @ Dimples and Tangles 

** Please pin from the original site **

Christine @ Little Brags turned a potting bench into a beverage serving station.
Perfect for letting guests serve themselves during summer get-togethers. 

Amy @ 11 Magnolia Lane added fun gold and polka dot details to her daughter's room.
 Check out the cuteness and wonder of gold spray paint! I love the 'move mountains' print.

Mary Ann @ classic * casual * home shared her client's fresh update,
the before and afters of her incredible furniture makeovers are sure to inspire you.

Beth @ Design POST Interiors "got the nerve to 'put her house tour out there." I know we can
 all relate to her reluctance in its 'unfinished' state. For the record, I think that's crazy talk!

 
Brandi @ Don't Disturb this Grove revealed her beautiful patio makeover,
that blue door is such a statement, it feels straight out of the Mediterranean. It's
the perfect intimate spot to enjoy summer mornings and evenings.

Instagram Favorite

bkacker transformed her office chair into this stylish beauty,
and has me wondering if her work space is outside for the summer. :)
Anyone else smitten with this striking fabric she chose?

Start thinking about your project, we'd love you to join the next party on

Friday, July 25th!!

 Wishing you a wonderful weekend filled with family and friends,
 good food, and oohing and aahing over fireworks! 

emerald green dresser makeover...

This could be my favorite dumpster dive makeover yet!

You all know I was so apprehensive when I popped open that can of paint,

 but I'm so happy I went for it!

One of my favorite blogging friends, Jennifer at Dimples and Tangles, inspired me. She has

 injected stylish, and lively doses of color throughout her home in the most unique ways.

 Remember the surprise I mentioned...we're doing a double dose of green reveals for you

 today! We've both been plugging away on our dining rooms forever and she's been hard at

 work on a  Craigslist hutch makeover in Behr's Pine Scent here. I'm always blown away by her

 projects and should also mention she's the all-time sweetest! We haven't seen each others

redos yet! Also, since we're sharing green transformations, I ran across this fabulous redo

 in Benjamin Moore's Emerald Isle by Kelly at A Swell Place to Dwell here.

       

Last year when I showed you my brown dining room and the plans for updating

I listed a few elements I wanted to include...color, pattern, rug, art, and a more modern look.

I love that the updated dresser, turned buffet, gives the room a fun punch of color and

a modern feel, but works with my traditional pieces, farm table, and

the Craigslist chairs I painted and reupholstered. 

That was a long intro...I'll just get to the photos...

Remember last August...I saw it on a sidewalk....

Mr. Simple wheeled it home for me...uphill

...thank you, hon!  

               

I think the IKEA hardware makes the modern statement I was going for.

More details about how I achieved the look in tomorrow's tutorial. 

I framed an abstract black and white fabric, it helps balance the black shades and

adds a little edge to the traditional crystal lamps and ornate French mirror. 

 

I used polka dot wrapping paper to line a lucite tray for a fun whimsical touch. 

A favorite personal photo, old books and an orchid.

Did you know the top was laminate? Yep, you can successfully paint right over it,

with a few simple steps!

A mix of pillows I made, white bunny fur and a large floral paired with

the Vermicelli on the head chairs.

The color, Behr's Precious Emerald, adds some pizzazz, but still looks rich. 

I'm most excited about all the different looks that this piece will lend itself to,

 along with my neutrals in the room the possibilities are endless. I can't wait to host Easter! 

It's been a fun project and I hope you're inspired to pick up an inexpensive piece

of furniture and try your hand at painting it a BOLD color. 

Tutorial and details coming tomorrow, and don't forget to visit 

Jennifer @ Dimples and Tangles here, and

Kelly @ A Swell Place to Dwell here.

Join me for inspiration at
Miss Mustard Seed's Furniture Fridays here
Savvy Southern Style WOW us Wednesdays here

unexpected details....

Don't underestimate the power of unexpected details....

How fun is this idea, an unexpected collage of patterns.
 Definitely on my to-do list, makes me want to find a chair to reupholster!

Remember this unexpected placement the next time you're hanging art...

Elle Decor

This bold paint treatment is a stunning unexpected backdrop for the art...

Vintage Mulberry
The pom-pom detail on the pillows adds great unexpected texture to the neutral palette...
Add another one to my DIY list!

Joy Tribout Interior Design
This unexpected mix of styles is the ultimate in interest...

bhg.com

An unexpected piece of furniture placed in an unexpected spot...

rosesandrustblogger.blogspot.ca

An unexpected seating...

housetohome.uk
Unusual, unexpected, functional, clever...

Pinterest via Angie Helms


Do you have any favorite unexpected details adding interest to your rooms...do tell!

dining room bling...

Do you know it has been exactly one year since I told you I was planning to update
 my dining room, and get rid of the brown here.
I can't believe it's still not finished...maybe 2013 will be THE year!
I have a plan to change out the high-end cabinet and replace it with the free one we found
 on the sidewalk in our neighborhood here..more on those plans after the holidays.

Speaking of holidays, I went with over the top more bling in the dining room,
 but only on the chandelier and kept the rest of the room subdued to compensate.
 

Since we went with the unconventional tree here we had a lot of
ornaments we weren't using, so...I blinged out the chandelier!
The reflection in the mirror shows the nail head ceiling here.

The view from below, I simply hung a collection of high-end and low-end glass
 ornaments from their hooks.

I like the glam with paired our farm table.
The only other decor I have in the dining room are some crispy evergreen boughs,
pine cones, a glass bowl of more ornaments on the table, and simple arrangement
on the cabinet.

Remember how excited I was to find the chairs with the open backs,

in anticipation of using accent pillows that would be visible...I made the first ones.

It's called White Bunny Fur, it's soft, cozy, (and made a big mess) perfect for winter, and

my favorite is the texture it adds to the smooth high gloss finish on the chairs and the

rustic wood table.  

I had the captain's chairs professionally re-upholstered, they had a roll on the
back I wanted removed and thought it was best left to the pros.  The Vermicelli fabric
brings in the modern look I'm going for (not there yet) and has a great texture, almost
embroidered looking.

A view from above...



Be sure to stop by tomorrow, the winner of the present will be announced.
Have a wonderful day, friends!

sneak peek @ the chairs...

We enjoyed the dusting of snow and chilly weather on the weekend, it was the perfect
 excuse for baking. We indulged in delicious Petite Pumpkin Spice Donuts I found on Pinterest.

I also found time to work on recovering the Craigslist chairs for our dining room...

I chose this bold, neutral...

to coordinate with this fabric for the two upholstered host chairs.

Part of the reason these chairs were so appealing to me was the open style of the back. I plan

 to use pillows on the chairs, and can easily change them out seasonally. The neutral fabrics

 will allow for endless choices, :) bold florals will be a fun mix with both of these patterns.

  I was playing with all the pillows I could find all day a pillow from our sofa to give you an idea.

 And, speaking of chairs, remember my post last week, 'interest for your entry' here,

I showed you how you could give your entry a little pizazz by incorporating a simple
 chair. My friend Patty didn't waste a second moving this chic black and white striped
chair to her entry ~ it's perfect!
 If you'd like to see more of her gorgeous home stop by Patty's Epiphanies here
for a peek at a few of her beautiful rooms. 

I have a rub 'n buff project in the works to show you later this week.