If you missed WEEK 1, here are just a few “before” pics to give you an idea of what the three rooms looked like prior the One Room Challenge.

Entryway

Room Dining

Family Room

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I suppose it makes the most sense to start our Fall 2021 One Room Challenge tour in the entryway.  It is hard for me to pick a favorite thing about this area, but I’d like to highlight a few elements that are really making me giddy!

Cowhide Rug

Anytime that I am decorating with an awkwardly shaped space, my favorite trick is to use a cowhide rug.  This particular number from Loloi Grand Canyon Area Rug in Ivory is actually faux cowhide, yet still looks realistic.

Ceiling Wallpaper

I think that Schumacher Feather Bloom Sisal Wallpaper in Emerald and Ore looks FANTASTIC on the ceiling in this gracious entryway.  This is a natural fiber sisal so the texture is unreal and the large scale is truly impactful.  We considered applying this wallpaper on the walls, but knew that would be a major investment in labor and paper to take it up the two story staircase.  Instead, installing it on the ceiling gives all of the impact, less investment, and gives the eye a visual break with the wallpaper in the other rooms.

Wallpaper installer: IG: @JV_wallpaper

Prosecco Chandelier

I am a firm believer in the power of lighting in a space.  For the One Room Challenge we hired Roni (IG: rchomeservicesllc) to install the classic Prosecco fixture from Corbett Lighting.  It speaks to the soul of the home, provides great light, and looks lovely.  Corbett Lighting is a fabulous place to start when sourcing an entryway chandelier since several of their pieces are available in a variety of large sizes.

I can speak from personal experience to the quality of Corbett Lighting.  My bedroom chandelier and kitchen pendants are both Corbett pieces.  I was able to get a personal HVLG tour at Vegas Furniture Market this summer.  My take away from this visit is that each of the fixtures in the Corbett, Troy, Mitzi, and HVLG family are made with extreme intentionality and attention to detail, form, and function.

Surfer Art

We were drawn to this Minted Waiting on Waves by Jessica Rice piece because it represents the interest of the homeowner…plus, it looks incredible large scale.  As an added bonus, we painted the frame bright red.

Bench Fabric

Speaking of bright red, I fell in love with the pattern and texture of 

Schumacher Atwood Fabric-  Upholstery by Ronni Logan Interiors, but knew it needed a pop.  That piping is such a fun touch.

Entryway Rug

The Loloi Layla Marine Clay Rug ties in with the red traditional rug in an adjacent living room and pings off of the red in the surfer art vignette.

Green Paint

Kelly Moore Paint in New Life is just the right touch of yellow undertones to keep it serious, but light enough to be happy and welcoming. We left the upper half of the walls ivory to help the entryway transition with other areas of the home.

Crystal Door Knobs

I have never used crystal knobs in a design before, but I was drawn to the modern twist on these Bravura Hardware Knobs.  I love the smooth crystal handle and the contrast with the matte black rosette.  My client liked them so much that she installed them throughout the rest of the first floor.

Just like the table in the entryway, the broken supply chain had a slight effect on the current state of this room.  The end chairs should be here in a few weeks, but for the reveal we are rocking this vintage pair of chairs.

Now, let me show you the rest of the delicious details in this One Room Challenge dining room reveal.

Crane Wallpaper

  Fine and Dandy Co. Paradis Orchid with Patina Wall covering is one of my very favorite elements in the entire One Room Challenge Makeover.  While their papers come in two substrates, I would highly recommend the Atelier.  This is a lustrous Type II 20oz silk-like commercial grade substrate that has just the right amount of subtle shimmer and texture.  We searched the world over looking for a wallpaper that we liked better, but in the end my client kept coming back to this.  I couldn’t blame her one bit!

 @JV_wallpaper

Kid Friendly Rug

Annie Selke is a great source for beautiful rugs.  My client was happy to learn that the 10×14 Samson rug  is indoor/outdoor and kid friendly, though you would never be able to tell that it is.  We chose this because of its subtle pattern and cool undertones.  I can see why this is one of their best sellers.

Paint

My client knew from the get-go that she wanted a dining room with navy ceiling, trim, cabinets, and exposed walls. Kelly Moore Paint- Navy Damask looks incredible when paired with the other elements in the space.  The darker color helps the original cabinetry feel fresh.

Chair cushion fabric purchased from Fabric Place Basement in Alexandria, VA.

Hardware

Roni was able to install these fantastic pulls and knobs from Emtek Select last week.  One of my favorite parts about this collection of hardware is the fact that they are customizable.  BTW, I like the ability to customize things :).  I was able to select the size, stem finish, and bar pull design and finish. In the end we went with simple black and timeless.  It works well with the back of the chairs.

Fireplace Makeover

I think it is fair to say that one of the client’s favorite parts about the living room makeover is the new fireplace surround.  We used  Noir Honed Travertine 8x24in from the Tile Shop  and Roni (IG: rchomeservicesllc) did a fantastic job installing it.

We considered installing a slab vs tile, but felt we could get a similar effect for less money by using a medium/larger format tile.  There are three reasons we opted for black travertine.  First, and most importantly, I knew the dark slate color would visually hide the tv.  The homeowners have purchased a framed television so that it looks like art when the television is on.  When it is not on, however,  the TV is not the first thing your eye is drawn to in the space. LOVE THAT! The second reason we selected slate colored travertine is because  I knew the dark colors would look cohesive with the inky blue built-ins.  Finally, I was excited that we could use a dark grout that would help minimize the grout lines and make it feel most “slab-like”.

Also a family favorite is the gorgeous Benchmade Modern OG Couch Potato Sofa with Bumper in Charles Navy.  The client  assures me that it is extremely comfortable.  Plus, it has customizable fabric and size options, and it arrived in 6 weeks.  Let me say that again…It arrived in 6 weeks!  That blows my mind in this era of shipping delays.  Please let me know if you have any questions about this sofa.  I’ll be writing a separate  blog post about our experience with the process.

Horse Wallpaper

Initially, we weren’t going to include this space in the One Room Challenge , but when my client saw this Schumacher- Faubourg Blue wallpaper, the deal was done. She grew up riding horses and doing 3-Day Eventing, so this geometric take on the equestrian theme was a no-brainer.

Modern Lighting

I’m a little obsessed with the Kuzco Fleur Chandelier- 44in.   This piece is like a modern piece of art.  Interestingly, you can adjust this chandelier and hang it a variety of ways.  We considered inverting it, but in the end liked the way it points down towards the coffee table.

Cowhide Rug

You have seen glimpses of this amazing Couristan Chalet Plank Rug in Ivory, but I wanted make sure that I point out how fabulous it is.  It is great construction and I think its neutral, textural nature is a nice balance against the busy wallpaper. I would definitely order one of these timeless rugs again.

Details

Additionally, we used this Annie Selke Longwool Tibetan Sheepskin in Ivory, the large Lennon Indoor/Outdoor decorative pillow, and the Sawyer Indoor/Outdoor pillow.  Interestingly,  I don’t think anyone would ever know that either of those pillows were designed to also function outdoors.

Charcoal Paint

Since the wallpaper was already so whimsical, we opted to take the paint down a notch and selected Kelly Moore- Midnight Sky It is a very chic grey/blue and I knew it would look incredible with the fireplace.

Tortoise Shell Pulls

You can see in the above image that the Schaub Estate Dover Cabinet Pulls add warmth to the charcoals and blues near the TV zone of the room.  Here is a close up image.

Fireplace Tile Source List

Noir Honed 8x24in

Noir Honed Somerset

Noir Honed Bullnose

Noir Honed Barnes

Noir Honed Stanton

Ardex X77 Mortar

Ardex SX Caulk

Sealer

1. Kelly Moore Midnight Sky

2. Schumacher- Faubourg Blue

3.  Schumacher- Vizier Velvet Tape

4. Schumacher-Chevron Strie Velvet

5. Kuzco Fleur Chandelier- 44in 

6. Ronnie Logan Collections

7. Sculpture Chair

8. Couristan Chalet Plank Cowhide Rug in Ivory

9. Annie Selke Longwool Tibetan Sheepskin Decorative Pillow

10. Annie Selke Pom Pom Throw

11. Lush Linen Ivory Curtain Panel

12. Noir Honed Travertine 8x24in from the Tile Shop 

13. Portrait from Verdigris Vintage-An Antique Warehouse

14. Schaub Estate Dover Cabinet Pull

15. Benchmade Modern OG Couch Potato Sofa with Bumper in Charles Navy

1. Schumacher Feather Bloom Sisal Wallpaper in Emerald and Ore

2. Minted Waiting on Waves by Jessica Rice

3. Kelly Moore Paint- New Life

4. Corbett Lighting Prosecco

5. Schumacher Atwood Fabric- Upholstery by Ronni Logan Interiors

6. Bellini Glass Vintage Italian Umbrella Stand from Verdigris Vintage-Antique Dealer

7. Loloi Layla Marine Clay Rug

8. Bravura Hardware Knob

9. Loloi Grand Canyon Area Rug Ivory Cowhide

10. Oversized Citron Lamp from Verdigris Vintage- Antique Warehouse

11. Vintage Reproduction Clam Shell from Verdigris Vintage-Antique Warehouse

Unless indicated by an astrik, all of the products mentioned are sponsored or discounted but the opinions are 100% my own.

1.  *Fabric Place Basement Citron Drapes | Ask for Anila for sewing and upholstery needs

2. Kelly Moore Painte- Navy Damask

3. *Restoration Hardware T-brace Rectangular Extension Dining Table

4.  Fine and Dandy Co. Paradis Orchid with Patina Wall covering

5. *Foley Chair

6. Annie Selke Samson Black Indoor Outdoor Rug

7. *Schumacher Nolita Fabric pillows

8. Annie Selke-Sita Marble Bowl

9. *Thrifted- Fingers Crossed

10.* Wallpaper installer: IG: @JV_wallpaper

11. Emtek Select knobs and pulls

12. Roni (IG:rchomeservicesllc) Contractor