Wednesday, October 9, 2013

One Room Challenge Week Two


Oh boy here we go!  Of course I need “ my partner in crime” to handle the heavy work (or should I say the real work).  My husband got the great idea to “hand scrape” our floors which is a back breaking excercise.  So the floors are stained the same color as we (I mean Steve) stained the floors in the other guest bedroom here http://roughluxeperspective.blogspot.com/2013/07/guest-bedroom-update.html


The walls are painted Benjamin Moore Manchester Tan at 50%
MANCHESTER TAN Benjamin Moore
The trim does not need to be painted fortunately it is still in good shape having been painted a few years back.
I can’t really do an inspiration board because I am using primarily things I have.  Here are a few things I will be incorporating to give you a general feel for the room. 
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, I am planning to use a this old pier one wicker chair that resided in my daughter’s room (boy does this room need an update as well) in lieu of the chair above.  Remember I am shopping my own house!  I haven’t decided if I am going to paint it black or a muddy brown (any suggestions are welcome!)

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I have another wicker chair that is similar from Palecek (currently green) that I will paint in the same color and use on either side of an 18th chest. I am going to have the cushions made up in the same flax linen that the curtains will be constructed of. That’s about it for this week!

 If this is your first visit the One Room Challenge, is organized by Linda at Calling It Home, where 20 bloggers made up of Professional Designers, Interior Design aficionados, and Diy'ers share the transformation of a room from start to finish. Over the course of six Wednesday's we write about our progress. Stop by Linda’s blog to see what everyone else is is up to!
Calling It Home 
Chinoiserie Chic 
Classic Casual Home 
Cottage and Vine 
Design Addict Mom 
Design Crisis 
Design Indulgence 
Design Manifest 
The English Room 
The Green Room Interiors
Little Black Door 
Maddie's Nest 
Mix And Chic 
My Notting Hill 
Pawleys Island Posh 
The Pink Pagoda 
Shelter 
Simple Details 
The Vault Files


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19 comments:

  1. Vel CristeOctober 9, 2013 at 7:58 AM

    that's a lot of work! Love the color you chose Cindy!!!!

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  2. Woodside ParkOctober 9, 2013 at 9:14 AM

    Cindy, you have awesome pieces so of course it's gonna be fabulous! I say black :) Brown would be rich and beautiful too. But I always love black wicker.
    xo
    Loi

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  3. Taylor GreenwaltOctober 9, 2013 at 3:40 PM

    Now if i had partner in crime...the hubby...I might of joined you in this 6 week challenge! Any who...looking good and I love where your going with this!

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  4. pam {simple details}October 9, 2013 at 8:02 PM

    Very pretty inspiration, Cindy! I vote for black on your wicker chair! :)

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  5. JenniferOctober 9, 2013 at 11:17 PM

    I love your ideas for your guest room, and think the BM Manchester Tan is a beautiful color. I may sound stupid, but please explain what you mean by using the color at 50%? Is that half the color recipe added to the base? Thanks!

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  6. StaceyOctober 10, 2013 at 4:01 AM

    I vote black for the wicker too. Love your wall colour! xx

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  7. Nella MillerOctober 10, 2013 at 5:40 AM

    Cindy, I think the sample board is looking great...love the cream cowhide rug....I need my partner in crime too...waiting for him to move the bed and get in some things I'm shopping from the carriage house..I am loving Loi's idea of Chocolate brown for the wicker, and the wall colour is super...N.xo

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  8. Kris @ Driven by DécorOctober 10, 2013 at 7:23 AM

    You have some really great pieces to use in your space! And your husband's a keeper - not only did he do the work on the floors but he's the one who suggested it? Lucky girl!

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  9. Kerry Steele- Design du MondeOctober 10, 2013 at 8:17 AM

    Can't wait to see how it plays out. I love shopping my house yours looks like its got some goodies too.

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  10. Bethany [at] Powell Brower HomeOctober 10, 2013 at 9:29 AM

    looking great i love the idea of painting the wicker chairs the same - how about that grey muddy wash like the one in the inspiration photo? I love that! like paint it a taupe or greige and then put a very light white wash on it?

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  11. Calypso In The CountryOctober 10, 2013 at 10:22 AM

    Very nice - I love the Manchester tan choice!
    -Shelley

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  12. Linda {Calling it Home}October 10, 2013 at 5:20 PM

    I really want to see those floors. The chair is perfect and I like Loi's advice about black. Great progress.

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  13. meaningfulspacesOctober 10, 2013 at 10:39 PM

    Love your vision! I can't wait to see it all come together.

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  14. Vel CristeOctober 11, 2013 at 8:05 AM

    I think black would be easier to do and any furniture painted in black can go anywhere! Good luck dear!

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  15. Maryanne@ The GardenOctober 11, 2013 at 10:19 AM

    Love where the room is going and if I had to choose it would be a black ...I think it helps bring in the other guest room .....which is stunning!

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  16. Mary Ann PickettOctober 12, 2013 at 7:04 AM

    I'm excited to see the Manchester Tan at 50%. This is going to be great!

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  17. KhammanyOctober 13, 2013 at 2:47 PM

    Love the colors of your inspiration board! Can't wait to see the room come together!

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  18. Claire @ the blonde bargainOctober 13, 2013 at 6:13 PM

    Love those prints as well as the hide. Can't wait to see more!

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  19. designchicOctober 13, 2013 at 7:28 PM

    It's going too be a wonderful room, Cindy. Just love your inspiration board and the rug is a favorite!!

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