One Room Challenge || Week One

April 02, 2014




Welcome, welcome!!  Today is the first day of the first One Room Challenge of 2014.  The One Room Challenge was started by Linda from Calling it Home some years ago where she lines up twenty very talented professional bloggers and designers to redo a room in their home in just six weeks.  During these six weeks we will update you on our progress once a week on Wednesdays.  This will be my first time participating and I'm just thrilled and honored to be among such talented ladies.  So let me tell you about the room I chose to design-

Our Family Room.  Let me give you some background.  We moved recently and I have been hard at work on every other room in the house and have been using the family room as storage central.  I kid you not.  I have some photos to prove it.  I knew this challenge was coming so I let it be so I could tackle it head on during this challenge.  This is it.


I basically have three walls to work with as it is open to the kitchen behind the sofa.  We use this room to watch TV, read, do homework, and visit with friends and family.  I want it to be simple and elegant and even a bit edgy/modern.  Here are some photos of what is inspiring me-


Oh and did I mention it all needs to be really comfortable since its where we lounge and relax.  Here are a few more photos so you can see the different walls.  These orange chairs need to be reupholstered.  They are so cool.  I adore them.  I got them from Craig's List extraordinaire Charmaine from My Best Friend Craig.  If there is something good on Craig's List anywhere in the country she will spot it for you and here is her Hunter's Alley store, and her OKL store.  There are such fab finds in both.


This is the wall where the TV will go.  We needed a larger TV than in a our previous house.  This wall is a central point so I'm going to need to disguise the TV and make it pretty.  We do have amazing light....I'm in love with these windows.


And this is the east wall.  I'm pretty sure that West Elm Parson's desk will stay there (I'm convinced this is the best piece of furniture West Elm has).  I'm thinking the bamboo lamps need to go as they don't go well with my plan and I could use them in my guest bedroom.  Win/Win.



Let me share with you the steps I had in mind

1 ||   Sofa.  I bought the sofa you see in the photos right out of college and it still strong and so comfortable (and it has been reupholstered once already!) but it's too small for the space and we don't fit very well.  My husband loves to lie down while we watch TV or read...which leaves no room for me.  I think we need a sectional sofa.

2  ||  TV and Credenza.  Get TV and mount it and find the appropriate credenza to hide all the TV stuff and much needed for storage.

3 ||  Chairs and Art.  Reupholster chairs, see about artwork ( I have some amazing pieces that I have in mind for this room, but do I need more?)

4 ||  Rug.  The rug from the master of our first apartment (when we lived in NYC) would be great here.  I need to see if the size works.

5 || Accessories.  Can I get away with the same pillows I had before?  Do I need new lamps? accessories?

I think this about covers it all.  The challenge in this room will be integrating what we already own and adding new pieces to modernize the look.

Sorry! Was that information overload?  Ok. Let's roll up our sleeves and get to work.  Let me know any suggestions or ideas you may have! And I need some horns like Jessica's up there....any good ideas?  Now go visit my buddies to see what they are up to!



Let's see how much I can accomplish in a week!





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58 comments

  1. can't wait to see what you come up with! love those big windows to your patio!

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  2. Oh Albertina, what a beautiful home! I can't get past those awesome windows everywhere!!! Love your direction and inspiration. It's going to be fantastic...good luck! xo Nancy

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  3. oooooh so excited to get a glimpse into your gorgeous home! loving your inspiration...can't wait to see how it comes along every week :) seriously swooning over your windows/doors and outdoor space.

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  4. Your house is beautiful, I can tell! This room is going to look amazing. Thanks for the shout out. Good luck!!

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  5. No joke...your house is literally my dream home come to life...it's like the paper floorplan sitting on my kitchen table has just magically appeared on my computer screen...the courtyard, black windows, atrium like hallway...all of it! Your home is absolutely STUNNING and I'm sooooo excited to watch and see what you do with that room- with bones like that and talent like yours, it's going to be reeeaaaal good!

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  6. Oh my I am going to love this space. I adore the steel windows and the great light already. Cannot wait to se it come together.

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  7. Your room with those windows is just gorgeous. It's going to be so fun to see you pull it together - what a great space to work with!

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  8. EEEEK I am so excited to follow along! Your new home looks GORGEOUS already. I love the windows! This is going to be fab.

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  9. I've been waiting for this!!!! Those windows and doors are unbelievable! Exactly what I want! I'm going to show our architect if you don't mind! ;) I can't wait to see what you do! Yes to a sectional!

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  10. You could do nothing to this room and it would still be gorgeous bc of those windows!! Oh my gosh this room is going to be amazing!

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  11. I'm so excited to see a glimpse of your new home! I LOVE the windows. You have such great taste I can't wait to see this room unfold. I'm so glad you're in the ORC. Good luck my dear! xo

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  12. Yeah to seeing the inside of your new home! What stunning windows!I love that white console holding the tv inspiration, would love to do a DIY with that effect. And I have the same issue with my fiance, he likes to lay down giving me an inch of space to sit. I think when we move we will be in the same boat:) cannot wait to see what you and your amazing talent comes up with!

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  13. Those windows! Your home is absolutely BEAUTIFUL!!! This room is going to be positively stunning with your magic touch! And don't feel bad about the boxes... I'm STILL unpacking six+ months after our move. Also, I'll be curious to see what sectional you chose... we are looking for one for our family room as well!

    XOXO,
    The Glam Pad

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  14. Your place looks gorgeous already! Love the light. Great inspirational images too! Looking forward to seeing all the updates!

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  15. This new place is absolutely GORGEOUS!!! I can't wait to see what you do with the space...

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  16. Wow cannot wait to see how this all comes together!

    Abby
    www.champagneplans.com

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  17. What a beautiful space and I can't wait to watch the transformation!
    -Shelley

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  18. Oh my gosh, your house looks amazing! I love the comfortable/edgy feel you are going for! Good luck!

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  19. Holy crap, your windows are amazing. Can't wait to see this all happen!

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  20. I always knew I would be, but can I just say I am in love with your house! Those windows!!! You already have such great pieces to pull together, this is going to look fab!

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  21. The windows!!!! Oh Albertina it's already so beautiful. I can't even imagine how dreamy it will be when you get to work on it. I'll be following along to see all the progress. Can't wait!

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  22. Oh my bejeesus. this house is amazing!!! I am jelly with envy! Can't wait to see what you do here.

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  23. You could take everything out and those windows would make the space perfection all by themselves! Whatever you do in here is going to be gorgeous! Can't wait to see it!

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  24. You definitely set up a good challenge for yourself... but the space you have to work with is AMAZING! I can't wait to watch your progress!

    xo Lily
    http://whilemyboyfriendsaway.blogspot.com/

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  25. Wow, that is an amazing space to work with and those black windows are killing me! I love your description of what you'd like and can't wait to see you create your dream room!

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  26. Those. Windows. Are. Everything. This room will be killer.

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  27. Your windows are to die for! I am so excited to see what you do here!!! Truly nobody does edgy elegance like you, Albertina! :)

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  28. Your room has amazing windows! This is going to be fantastic.

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  29. I cannot wait for the day when you do an entire home tour. The internet will explode! I love your plans and can't wait to see the progression!!!!!!

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  30. That is a dream space! I love the direction you are going too.

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  31. Looking forward to following along. I'm so in love with your windows!

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  32. Oh I am SO excited for this. The vibe you are feeling is right up my alley. So into it and those orange chairs. Wooop. Love em. Can't wait to see how it turns out
    xoxo
    ashlina
    thedecorista.com

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  33. What great space - I am redoing my family room for the ORC so I'm especially looking forward to yours.

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  34. Love your huge black windows and doors, I'm sure this room will look fantastic in your creative hands! Good luck!

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  35. UM the bones of this space are amazing! I can't even get over those dream black framed windows. I cannot wait to see the final result, I know it's going to be perfect and I'm loving your plan so far.

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  36. Whoa. This space is going to be spectacular, Albertina! I cannot wait to watch the transformation!! Those inspiration photos. OH MY.

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  37. Happy to finally see your new home!
    Love those big windows and those vintage chairs are gorgeous!!!
    I can't wait to see more next week :)

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  38. Albertina, your new home looks amazing. I am dying to see more of it. Those windows...LOVE! Great plan and a lot of work. Looking forward to this.

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  39. This room has amaaaazing windows! Ahhh! And your inspiration is to die for! Love it!

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  40. Your new home is BEYOND!!!!!! Those windows are everything! I love each and every one of your inspiration photos. If I find some horns like Jessica's I will most likely keep them for myself though.....aren't they just the best find ever?!

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  41. OMG Albertina. I am loving your new home! Eeek I'm so excited to see the transformation. :) :)

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  42. Can't wait to see the transformation! I just checked them all and wow, is a variety of projects. So awesome!

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  43. Lindos esos espacios Albertina ,, me encantaron esa serie de cuadros en blanco y negro!,,

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  44. How exciting!!! I love the natural light in your family room and those black framed windows are simply gorgeous! I can't wait to see your big reveal! I am looking forward to next week!

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  45. whoa. i'm sorry. you lost me at the pic of those windows. daaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaang. looks like you have a really strong starting point. cannot wait to see what you do, m'lady!

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  46. I can't wait to see what you do...and, Albertina, your new home is stunning!!! xoxo

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  47. Lady. The windows. So much light. Can't wait for the weekly updates as you transform this to a masterpiece.

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  48. Stop it right there....those windows are pretty damn incredible. OK....got that out of the way. I am thinking that this will be a standout ORC so you have my full attention. Go.

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  49. your living room has GREAT bones - love those windows. And I love your pics of inspiration. Can not wait to see the finished product!

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  50. You have one fabulous house! This is going to be one fabulous ORC.

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  51. I'm happy to hear you endorse the white parsons desk as West Elm's best piece of furniture - I just ordered one last week for my ORC home office makeover and I'm picking it up tomorrow!

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  52. Can't wait to see! :)


    Http://www.perfectpieceinteriors.com

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  53. Your house is fabulous! So excited to see what you come up with. BTW I found dead ringers for Jessica's horns/tusks (search faux elephant tusks on amazon - sold by the pair) Good luck!

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  54. OMG I am so excited you are part of this series! So looking forward to seeing how everything comes together. Let's just take a moment to gawk at how amazing your new family room is! Those windows!!! That light! Such an open airy space! Good for you Albertina.

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  55. Your home is incredible! Loving your plan and can't wait to see you pull it together. Now I need to go back and read through the rest of your blog. ;-) xx, Abby M.

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  56. OMG those windows!!! The space you have to work with is amazing!!! Stunning!!!

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  57. I love those windows. The light... I die. So excited to see this one. (PS- can you tell I'm terribly behind in my reading... my apologies!)

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