One Room Challenge || Week 2 - Credenzas and other things

April 09, 2014


A week goes by faster than you think!  But I have made good progress with my family room.  If you are new and don't know what the One Room Challenge is it was started by Linda from Calling it Home some years ago.  In this challenge she lines up twenty talented interior designers and professional bloggers to redo a room in their home in just six weeks- we update you once a week on Wednesdays. And today is Wednesday!  (in case you missed it here is last week's post where I introduce my plans. So, I have decided the type of credenza I want beneath our television.  Oh and the TV is up. Let me show you-



So, we of course need a credenza or some kind of unit below the t.v. to place all the unsightly equipment.  I started off thinking I really needed something like Jessica's piece like this. But since my entire kitchen is white and these rooms are really one shared space, I decided I needed to break it up a bit.  I first thought of mirrored piece, which you all know I love from this post hereThis piece was really cool and the type of thing I was looking for.   And burl wood entered my mind as well.  Something like this would be amazing but the price tag of anything burl is a bit prohibitive. And then, I spotted these beauties-

tapered brass leg

Tapered. Brass. Legs. If you don't read anything else in this post this is the main point- I found a place that makes and sells amazing legs for furniture and they make those brass legs!! It is called Ferrous Hardware. And you can get those beauties here (you need to scroll down a bit to "Dunbar". That is the name of this design).  So, after finding these beauties my search for a credenza shifted because I now wanted to design my own piece so I could  use those brass legs.  So, I went to 1st Dibs, of course, and found those two beautiful black and brass pieces on which I based my design (one, two).  Which will hopefully look something like this-

It will be painted in high gloss black with a brass border and brass triangles on the doors and  the brass tapered legs, of course. I can't even wait another minute to see if my vision translates.  

Also, the rug is in place.  It is a Stark carpet we had from our first apartment.  This is it-


It was an investment nine years ago but see? so worth it because we are still using it.  It could almost be called vintage at this point.

The sofa should be coming soon and it is this one from Mitchell Gold and Bob Williams.  We saw a whole bunch more before deciding on this one, but honestly I don't even remember what they were. They have a great selection of sectionals and are all really comfortable. I chose a dark grey fabric. I'm hoping this grey with the browns of the rug and the black and gold credenza look alright together....hmmmm. I'm a bit worried, but I think it should be fine.

Now, after finding Ferrous Hardware all their beautiful furniture legs all I want to do is design furniture and use all those cool legs they have.  Your imagination can run wild, especially with such wonderful inspiration out there (ie Pinterest, 1st Dibs, and all your lovely blogs). 

I love crossing things off my to-do's.

1 ||   Sofa

2  ||  Mount TV and figure out what to do for a Credenza (in progress)

3 ||  Chairs and Art.  Reupholster chairs (in progress), 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.  It does! It fits as if it had been made to order.

5 || Accessories.  Can I get away with the same pillows I had before?  Do I need new lamps? accessories?
 
I'm getting somewhere.  Little by little. Now go visit my buddies to see what they are up to! 
 
If you missed last week you can see it here.  If you read all of that- you are awesome and I love you. If you didn't, no worries, just go to Ferrous Hardware. xx



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50 comments

  1. I love that sofa! Let me know how comfy it is! We are going to get a sectional in the new house! Can't wait to see the credenza! Those legs are everything!!!

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  2. I wish you lived closer, I actually have a burl credenza(with a detachable hutch) and brass triangle handles that I'm going to list soon. BUT I love that you are customizing your own. Can't wait to see!

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  3. Great progress in such a short period of time! I think the black, grey and brown will work well together. And those legs are DIVINE!!!

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  4. I love what you are planning to do with the credenza; you can't do better than black and gold - so chic!

    Abby
    www.champagneplans.com

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  5. Que gran plan y gran progreso amiga !, quieto verlo terminado
    Besos

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  6. OMG. Those legs are to die for, and you are a saint for sharing the source. Can't wait to see it come together.

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  7. Fabulous design, Albertina!! I love the black I can picture it with your windows, eeeek!!! Those brass legs will be perfect, what a great resource, and I like how the triangles are repeated in the rug!

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  8. I think I love you...those legs!!!!! My brain is going nuts with ideas for some of those babies. And can we talk about your plan for them?!?!? Holy shizzle...it's going to be so so good. Love the rug, love the TV on the wall...love it all!!!!!

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  9. These are gorgeous! Major statement pieces. Love the gold legs you found too!

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  10. To die for, what an awesome piece that is going to be! And the rug, just yummy!

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  11. Eeek!! That credenza is going to be a knockout! I love the glam factor in this room.

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  12. You have inspired me girl! Might look into this myself!

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  13. I am heading to look at the furniture legs now. I was searching for some for my room too and you have just saved me! Looking great!

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  14. Loving all of your picks so far, plus your "vintage" rug :) I think the black & bass will be awesome.

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

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  15. Albertina! What a plan! Love every detail. I can't wait to see the credenza you designed come to life! Are you having a local company make it or do you have a handyman you turn to when designing these things? You know I'm a big fan of 'design your own' so I'm especially excited to see this one. Thanks for the intro to Ferrous Hardware. Definitely one to bookmark!

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  16. Albertina! What a plan! Love every detail. I can't wait to see the credenza you designed come to life! Are you having a local company make it or do you have a handyman you turn to when designing these things? You know I'm a big fan of 'design your own' so I'm especially excited to see this one. Thanks for the intro to Ferrous Hardware. Definitely one to bookmark!

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  17. What a find with those legs. I read the entire post :), but the legs are so fantastic. Glad to read that you are designing your own piece. You are so talented.

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  18. Love where you are headed with the console! Great find with those gorgeous legs! Love seeing inside the mind of a designer! :)

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  19. That rug is the best. Great legs too!

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  20. Thank you thank you for sharing those legs! Fab find! And that black and gold console, I die! I sold a huge one like that last year thru my store and I wish I had kept it :( Cant wait to see what you decide on!

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  21. I love those legs too - show stoppers! The room is going to be great.

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  22. Oh, wow! Your vision for the credenza is so glam, and what a find with those brass legs!! I cannot wait to see how it turns out! Love the Stark carpet... I always think Stark is worth the investment, and I have had great luck with the Stark Outlet. I'm so excited about this room!

    XOXO,
    The Glam Pad

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  23. I am in love with your credenza plan! Those brass tapered legs! It's only Week 2 but I can already see how this is going to look in the end.

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  24. Oh wow, that crezenda is beautiful! I cannot wait to see what you do Albertina!!

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  25. I think it's INCREDIBLE that you've designed your own credenza. I'm dying to see it! And, what luck on the rug fit! Your room will be spectacular!

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  26. that credenza. bangin'
    go girl.
    xoxo

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  27. Loving it! Can we talk about your amazing windows?!

    www.designsbykaty.com

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  28. Oh man... it is taking a lot of restraint to thank you for that source before clicking over. THANK YOU!

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  29. Those credenzas are TO DIE FOR! Can't wait to see what you get for the space :D And great *vintage* rug too! ;)

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  30. Those legs are a beauty! I am also in love with your rug. Can't wait to see more next week!

    Jessie
    www.mixandchic.com

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  31. Oh those little brass legs!! I know you can pull off all of those colors together and I can't wait to see!

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  32. This is going to be so so good!

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  33. I love those brass legs ♥ I saw them when I was looking for legs for my DIY mid century style credenza but unfortunately they didn't ship oversea :(
    Lucky you because they're absolutely gorgeous so I'm sure your new cabinet will be stunning!

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  34. The legs! Oh the legs! I love em so. Great progress lady. It's coming along nicely. 4 more weeks to go!

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  35. What a great find! I'm heading over to check out some leggage.

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  36. Dunbar legs, where have you been all my life? That is so very cool. I am excited to see your credenza.

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  37. Boy...if we all added up the hours we have spent looking online for things for this ORC....well while we could be working....we would be rich! I am going to have to check out those furniture legs...cause all I need is more inspiration to change another thing in my house you know? Love the rug by the way!

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  38. I'm liking the sleek vibe from your furniture choices thus far. I totally, agree, crossing things off your to do list is so freeing!

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  39. I love love love those table legs! Can't wait to see it all finished! You've done a lot so far!

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  40. Those brass gams had me at hello. Clicking right on over but not before I tell you how excited I am to see your designed piece. Not having much luck designing my pedestal table...bah hum bug...so I am excited to see your credenza come to life. 'Course it might have something to do with the fact that my contractor is my husband. Just sayin.

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  41. Wow- those are amazing! I can't wait to see the finished product. You are just moving right along with this redo!
    Lori

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  42. Those are gorgeous, and I can't wait to see the credenza in place.

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  43. Thank you for sharing this leg source! I'm looking forward to checking them out and dreaming of new furniture. I love where you're headed. The credenza and art are going to be breathtaking. Abby M.

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  44. That is going to be simply amazing. Love that you are designing your own piece. Those legs are amazing enough to design a whole room around! :)

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  45. you are making incredible progress! your list is almost all crossed off! good score on the brass legs for the credenza.

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  46. Seriously in love with the credenza, we are so limited with access to great furniture here in Australia, anything different costs us a fortune! The rug was definitely a good investment x

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  47. This is going to be sooo good!!

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  48. I am SO excited to see this piece. It's going to be gorgeous. Design custom furniture is one of my favorite things to do.

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