Well folks, it seems I have officially fallen off my rocker because I decided to add a little more crazy to my life and link up to the One Room Challenge again!
You all know the One Room Challenge I’m sure, but in case it’s new to you, the ORC is the brainchild of Linda at Calling It Home. The idea is to transform a space over the course of 6 weeks, sharing what’s involved along the way, with the grande finale revealed on May 6 (for the 20 Official ORC participants) and May 7 (for the linking participants).
You may recall I was a linking participant in the ORC when I built my wall of bookcases last spring.
This time around I’m going to be sharing a client’s living room and I am so excited about this space!!
A lot of the work I do with clients is reworking what they already have and putting a new twist on it. My clients in this scenario are a family of 5 – mom, dad, two growing boys and a very cute pup. They are such a fun family and love to entertain, but they find that they never really use this room very much. Here is the space (please excuse the phone photos, I left my camera charger in Vermont over February vacation – bad blogger!):
The room behind the couch is a gorgeous new kitchen/dining space and beyond that, a pretty sunroom done in blues and browns. Do you spy these Ballard Designs mirrors in the dining area above?
From the dining space, looking into the living room:
What is staying: the leather couch, sideboard, new jute rug – it’s a scooch small but I am happy to work with it!, and the wall color – Benjamin Moore Indian River #985. This is a great earthy greige that works well with the adjacent rooms.
We decided this piece of art would also stay because it’s bright and happy colors truly represent my clients. Hmmmm….are you thinking what I’m thinking?
This was a rough draft of the direction we’re headed. The walls, floor, and curtains will be a great neutral base for pops of color inspired by the bold art and the blue of the sunroom.
My client is such a go-getter! The other day I sent her an email about an item I found online, and in the time I got up to get a cup of coffee and come back to my laptop less than 5 minutes later, I already had a reply back that it was ordered. BAM. They are hosting a family party in a few weeks and you know how motivating that can be!
Next week I’ll be back to report on the progress along with all the other ORCers! I can’t wait to show you what’s already in the works. Check out all the other ORC linking participants at Calling It Home!
Jenny says
So glad to hear you're participating! As a rookie, I will need others that are in the same boat! Fun space – great plan!
Cassie @ Primitive & Proper says
love where you are going- i love the chalkboard over the sideboard!
Michaela Graves says
Looks like it's going to be great! Mood boards look fabulous and I can't wait to see it take shape! : )
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Vel Criste says
They are surely lucky clients for sure Lisa!!!! I love the plan including the gallery wall and the geometric curtains you chose!!!! Excited to follow along dear!
Kris @ Driven by Décor says
I'm loving all of the potential that I see in this space! No doubt it's going to be stunning when you're done with it!
Dana Frieling says
Hooray for motivated clients! That sure does make your job easier. Your vision for their space is great, Lisa.
Jennifer @ Dimples and Tangles says
Great plan, Lisa! I'm anxious to see how you change this space up!
Tracy Laverty says
Great plan Lisa! So glad you're in this thing too. It's going to look great.
making it in the mountains says
Love the earthy colour palette! Looking forward to following along!!!
Brenna Morgan says
Can't wait to see how fantastic this turns out, Lisa!
Linda {Calling it Home} says
Oh wow, I'm not sure I have seen you make over a client's space. Can't wait, and no surprise that it is a great plan.