Hello There! It is week one of the One Room Challenge Spring 2020 and so glad to have you here. This is my second time as a guest, and I am extremely excited to be participating again. Last Spring, I worked on a tween room makeover for my daughter and had so much fun with the experience. You can find out all the weekly details here.
This year, I will be making some updates to my dining room. More on that a little later. If you are new here, you might be wondering what the One Room Challenge is. The One Room Challenge also known as ORC was started by Linda Weinstein in 2011 to encourage a small group of friends to complete a room in their home.
The One Room Challenge currently in its seventeenth season, is a biannual event in April and October that features 20 designers working with brands to complete a space in just six weeks in partnership with Better Homes and Gardens and other amazing brands.
The fun part is being able to participate as a guest and follow the progress of the featured designers and other fellow guest designers. I am thankful that the organizers have extended this season due to the current events going on and excited to still be able to participate. Check out my weekly updates below.
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The Plan:
As mentioned previously, I am working on my dining room for this challenge. Here is the before picture of what it looks like.
I wanted this to be a really budget friendly transformation, so we are keeping the main furniture. We have had the table for about 12 years now and while I would love to switch it out some day, it still works for us and is pretty solid. We switched out the chairs about 2 years ago and I still love the look.
Below is the mood board I put together to visualize the changes I want to make in the space.
DIY Projects:
The beams will be built from common board and stained to match closely with the floors. This will be my most tasking DIY to date. While I am nervous about it, I am also excited and cannot wait to take on this challenge.
The wainscoting and trim project will require some good detail. I am contemplating adding wallpaper in the open spaces on the accent wall but have not decided yet.
Other Finishes:
I really love this chandelier at the moment. I think it will fit in well with the overall design but that might also change down the road.
The rug was purchased over a year ago and has been sitting rolled up in the corner right under the window. I am happy to finally put it to good use 😊.
I haven’t completely finalized accessories and wall decor but will be sharing those in the coming weeks.
The ORC this season will be 8 weeks and I am grateful to have the extra time. Thank you so much for stopping by to check my plans out and I hope to see you around in the coming weeks as I tackle this fun and exciting challenge. Until next time…
Torie! This is so airy and refreshing. I can’t wait to see those beams go up!
Thank you Nicole. Can’t wait either 🙂
THIS WILL BE AN AMAZING space for family gatherings! I am so excited to see the finished product!
Thank you Stacie!! Nervous but excited 🙂
So excited to see this space come together!
wow! Torie, I love your plans and excited to follow along!
Thank you so much ❤️
This will be so beautiful! I am doing a dining space too but it is so dark and moody, I can’t wait to see yours vs mine at the end and how amazing design is. you really can do anything to a space!
Oh wow! How exciting! I definitely be following along for sure 🤗
Your plans for this space really fit in with my style….I actually almost bought that rug recently for my own dining room. can’t wait to see how it all comes together
How awesome! Im excited about the challenge 🤗
Those beams are going to be amazing!!
Thank you! Super excited to see how it all comes together
This is going to look great especially since you already have the foundation pieces in place! I love your moodboard.
Thank you so much. I am excited 🙂
Those beams are going to bring such character to this space
Im super excited 🙂
That lighting is beautiful as is the table! Can’t wait to see it transform.
Thank you Kyla 🙂
Oh this look so pretty, love the wall detail. I am doing my dining room as well! Nice to meet you Torie!
Thank you so much Caitlin. I love your work. Will definitely follow along. Can’t wait to see how it all turns out.
I’m definitely looking forward to those beams going up. And i love the choices you’ve made. – it feels very clean!
Thank you so much. Looking forward to putting them up. Im excited
I am so excited to see this transformation! I love that rug and those beams will be beautiful!
Thank you so much Rachel 🙂
lOVE your plans! Excited to see the results. We are doing my mom’s kitchen for ORC and finished the demo. That feels so good.
Thank you Halena! A remodeled Kitchen sounds amazing!!!
I’m looking forward to seeing your design plan come to fruition! And I can hardly wait to see your wood ceiling beams!