Woot! Woot!
The One Room Challenge is b-a-a-a-a-a-a-a-a-a-a-a-a-a-a-ck!
I am participating in my second One Room Challenge organized by Linda at My Crafty Home Life.
Follow along with me and 19 other cool bloggers as we attempt to make over a room in 6 weeks. You can come along for the ride every Wednesday as we share our trials, tips and tribulations!
If you want to see what I did in the last Six Week Challenge, you can start reading here.
My goal:
This time around the mission is: the games room.
Two years ago we switched around some rooms upstairs to give the kids a space to hang out with friends, watch movies, play games, etc. I managed to get a few pieces into the space and then it was just stuck.
When Linda asked me if I wanted to participate, I jumped at the chance! It would be the perfect motivation to give that room some personality and make it feel welcome and warm. Since time has passed since I first agreed until today, our life has become a bit more uncertain. Our landlords want to sell the house, our lease is up in the late summer so I am not going to be painting any walls. I am simply going to zhush up the space with a few small purchases (hoping to keep it under $250) , a few DIYs and shopping the house. I am going to show you that you can create a beautiful space with some creativity!
I do have some great sponsors on board as well - Panyl is providing a bit of splash to some Ikea furniture in the space, along with Not On The High Street, a unique online gift shop!
The space in it's current state:
Why yes, that is a printer sitting on a box. Oh, and a speaker on the floor? Yes, thanks to the hubs, because you know that all video games require serious speakers.
This is an old photo, an Ektorp loveseat now sits in front but I remembered that I forgot to take a photo of the space in today's time and am editing this post at 7:30 PM while sitting at Starbucks waiting for my son's hockey practice to finish which means I will be home by 8:45 PM and it will be too dark to take a photo.
This is real life people.
I will be a good blogger and take a photo on the weekend along with a great DIY I have planned.
The Plan:
The big pieces are in the space already. It is a matter of finally hanging up art I have been collecting, adding some more colour, warmth and texture through rugs, pillows, Panyl backs for the bookcases and a touch of whimsy to some basic Ikea drapes.
Make sure you follow me along for the ride.
You can click on the ORC button on my side bar which will lead you to all posts throughout the six weeks.
And don't forget to say hi to all the others!
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I'm so glad your are doing this. First, you are so lucky to have a game room. Your inspiration looks fantastic. Yes, this is real life, so who knows how it will all turn out. That's the fun of it. Can't wait to watch you work.
ReplyDeleteLooking forward to following this.
ReplyDeleteLove the ORC! Can't wait to see how it all comes together. Your inspiration board looks great. And I love that you are keeping it real.
ReplyDeleteYay! So happy to have you on board Barbara. Sounds like a fun project!
ReplyDeleteThis one is going to be great! I love your commitment to creative and budget friendly decorating, like me! And after following you last time I know your games room is going to be hot! Lucky kids!
ReplyDeleteLove Ikea, can't wait to see how you incorporate some of their pieces! Your bold cabinet is fabulous!
ReplyDeleteYour inspiration board is fantastic! I love all the color and personality. Can't wait to see it all implemented!
ReplyDeleteSo cool Barb. It is going to turn out great, and I am wild about the Panyl site- just checked it out! brilliant. I have been wondering why someone hadn't done that.. Best of luck and I can't wait to follow you through it all.
ReplyDeletexo Nancy
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Maybe you guys can motivate me to get some of my rooms finished. I've been so lazy lately. Your plan looks great.
ReplyDeleteI have to tell you, it's definitely motivating me!
DeleteI'm with both of you. Not a lotta motivation when it comes to my own home lately! And the plan does look great!
DeleteLoving all those splashes of color and the fact that you are sticking to a budget!
ReplyDeleteLooking forward to seeing your room every week Barbara...love this ORC thing...so fun to follow!
ReplyDeleteI can't wait to see what you do! We just did our playroom/ tv room, too, and we use it so much more now!
ReplyDeleteLove your design board. This will be fun. I am trying to keep my costs down, too. Panyl looks cool...off to check it out.
ReplyDeleteFun plan!
ReplyDeleteI love the ORC!!! And your design board looks great - so colourful and such a fun space for hanging out. I'm looking forward to following along.
ReplyDeleteLove the plan! Lucky kids they will have such an awesome space to play in!
ReplyDeleteLove your colors, and I can't wait to see what you do. I can totally relate about the photo and getting home after dark. It actually works great, though, because you can see the whole bookcase. Use what ya have is my motto... :)
ReplyDeleteLove your plan! Red, green and black - perfect!
ReplyDeletecant wait to see it all come togeher. love the pops of color
ReplyDeleteI think you're off to a very good start. Love the color and that red cabinet - just my style!
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I love your plan of attack on this, Barbara, and especially the 'working with what you have' approach. It's going to be amazing, and the demonstration of shopping your home, I think is going to be very impacting. Good luck! I will definitely be following along :-)
ReplyDeleteThis will be fun to watch as it comes along. I had not heard of the panyls I just pinned that as a good resource!!! Fun!!!
ReplyDeleteI will be back to see your progress next week,
Kathysue
I love when there are restrictions...cause you just have to be clever and creative...all of which you are :)
ReplyDeleteLooking forward to seeing you pull this off!
Ooooh, I'm very much looking forward to following along! Have fun!
ReplyDeleteLove your inspiration ideas! Looking forward to following along! Best, Lauren
ReplyDeleteLove the inspiration!
ReplyDeletefun!! Thanks for introducing me Panyl! now I know where to get something for my ikea pieces for an instant facelift!
ReplyDeleteLove seeing what you come up and the fab results when you tackle a one room challenge!
ReplyDeleteLet the fun begin! Love your plan & looking forward to your transformation.
ReplyDeleteCan't wait to see ... your inspiration photo looks so fun and hip ... I want a hang out space like that!! You go Girl! xo
ReplyDeleteI love the color scheme! Real life decorating is the best.
ReplyDeleteYour inspiration board is great - can't wait to see it come to life. I need to participate next time to give me a kick in the pants on a few rooms around here!
ReplyDeleteI can't wait to see it all done! I have a feeling it's going to be fabulous :)
ReplyDeleteOoooh this is going to be fantastic! Good for you Barbara, I love projects like this. I have a couple rooms in my house that scare me to even open the door (spare bedroom!) and I need to challenge myself to get er done!!
ReplyDeleteI'd LOVE to get together with you guys for a lunch soon. My spring break is the last week of Feb. except for the Thursday. Do you work every day that week? We could even do a quick after-work thing!? I miss you guys! Life has been WAY too much work these days and I am looking forward to a little break! xox
Looks like a great inspiration plan! I just found your blog... am a newer blogger and Canadian too... look forward to following you. Thanks for sharing,
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