ONE ROOM CHALLENGE WEEK 3




Week 3....tick....tick....tick.

20 Designers.  6 Weeks.  One room start to finish.


Crikey between the ORC and Project Design I am in high gear right now.

 This post is going out a little late because I went to our neighborhood Women's Club last night [after NOT going for about 10 years] and there may have been some wine served.  Whew....drinking on a school night.

It was a fashion show and I might have done some "heckling"......just saying.  

I know....shocking.

But darn that's a whole nother story:)

Let's discuss week 3.

I had been shopping online for a dining light fixture for weeks.  Nothing was speaking to me.  I wanted something different, rectangular and vintage.

Got out of my car at Scott's and ran right into this little beauty.


It was instant love.


Done.....look no more.


We went to Builders Surplus and bought some new bottom cabinets.


They got installed and I thought about staining them.




After experimenting [on the unused corner of the new butcher block countertop!] it was decided that painting was the way to go.


Benjamin Moore Kentucky Haze.


I ordered these lights from one of the ORC sponsors Wayfair.


Here is a progress shot....cabinets painted, wood planks up and lights installed.

 Over by the fireplace we now have built in cabinets.  After getting bids of $1700.00-2500.00 I was amazed at what a good job Brad [bunny husband] did with a base cabinet and some wood.


Boom!  More money to spend on decorating.


This wall got some attention too!


Because we are on a budget....we voted to use 1/4 inch stain grade plywood.  It was so much cheaper than the primed wood boards.  We are only doing this wall which also wraps around into the kitchen where the cabinets are.

As with any design project you have to make decisions where to spend and where to save.  

You are now all caught up.  

And while your here please visit the other 19 crazies today and see what they have been up to!



Shayray





37 comments

Calypso In The Country said...

It's really coming along...love the lighting and the wall. Can't wait to see more!
Shelley

mrs. V | Chez V said...

Tons o' progress. Light fixture is awesome!

Betsy Cobb Gordon said...

Wow, what a difference a week made! It's all coming together.
Can't wait to hear more about the faction show!
Betsy

Linda {Calling it Home} said...

Bunny Husband did a fantastic job. Love a plank wall! Anywhere! Can't wait to see this one come together.

Elizabeth @ The Little Black Door said...

Lookin as good as I knew it would. Love the color for the cabinets. Now let's hear more about this heckling... :)

Lesley said...

Love the lighting! Can't wait to watch as this all comes together!

Albertina M. Cisneros said...

I love the paint color you chose for the cabinets and those beautiful light fixtures. And well, that plank wall is genius. Great progress.

Unknown said...

I'm sort of obsessed with those planked walls all of a sudden and the grey cabinets look amazing. And the lights- all sooooo good!

The Pink Pagoda said...

Oh my Sherry, y'all over moving along over there. Those cabinets help the fireplace/windows so much. Everything is looking incredible!

Kim said...

LOVE the light fixture ... Scott's Love continues! And the Kentucky Haze ... beautiful!

Kathysue said...

Looking GOOD Miss Sherry!! Love the choices so far,
Kathysue

Jessie said...

Wonderful, wonderful progress! Love the paint color for the cabinets, built-ins and plank walls.

Can't wait to see more next week!

Jessie
www.mixandchic.com

Cindy said...

Cool! and that light fixture is epic! Love following the progress and watching how it all comes together...

Cindy

Catie said...

Looks AMAZING!! ALways enjoy your blog posts because you keep it real and keep it real life design for the everyday person. So Refreshing.

Jill Sorensen-LiveLikeYou said...

You are going all out with these makeovers! Where can I find a husband like that? Love the grey! Can't wait to see what you'll do with that light fixture. So cool.

kate@willowinteriors said...

Wow, somebody's working hard!! Love the light finds and adore the wood paneling!!!

Kim @ Savvy Southern Style said...

Love your lighting choices and the planked walls, of course.

Mary Ann Pickett said...

Great paint choice and bravo on the built-ins!!!

Unknown said...

making really good progress!!! can't wait to see that wood wall!!!! ITS LOOKING FAB.
xo
ashlina

designchic said...

It's looking amazing - love, love the color of the cabinets…so glad the stain didn't work because they look fabulous!! Dying over the light fixture!!

Carol@6WilsonBlog.com said...

It's always a thrill to visit you during the orc. Great stuff. Every.time. Love the paint color too!!

pam {simple details} said...

I would have walked right by that vintage light, I know you'll make it look so awesome, can't wait to see what you do!

Tobe | BIA said...

great cabinet color. and the wall is going to be fab. ready to start seeing this space take shape...in 3 weeks :)

Beth Connolly said...

Can't wait to see that light fixture. Lots of great progress.

Unknown said...

The plank walls! That's brilliant! And in love with that ole Kentucky paint color...

debra @ 5th and state said...

plank walls again, brilliant
scotts fixture, killer
in your hands, perfection.....can't wait!
debra

Heather Moore Grahling | Vivid Hue Home said...

holy cow, you've been busy. love the cabinets! Love the lighting. That wall is going to look fabulous! Great work!

Unknown said...

I know it's a lot of work, but I love following this challenge! Gonna be so good!!

Taylor Greenwalt said...

The hubby did a great job! I love the wood paneling...cant wait to see it completed.

Sue@pineapplehillinteriors said...

Loving the lighting fixture. I want! The room looks amazing, I can't wait to see it when it's all done. You rock out sister!

autumn said...

YUM> kentucky haze. i love that paint color. that light you found is insane! such a unique and stunning addition. you are making so much progress!

Unknown said...

Sherry! WOW you are killing it! Those cabinets & scones look amazing - love the color you choose. And so awesome that bunny's hubs could do the built ins - they look great! Cannot wait to see that would plank wall come together, great job all around! XX jana

Kelly@Bungalow Blue said...

Good lord, Sherry....that light! I can't wait to see everything together once you've worked your magic!

Leslie @ Segreto Secrets said...

I love keeping up with your projects - so funny and beautiful results!!
xo. Leslie
Segreto Finishes

Unknown said...

so exciting! I love the plywood planks on the wall, and great cabinet solutions! Love this make over Sherry! xo Nancy

Krystine @ www.KrystineEdwards.com said...

LOVE LOVE the plank walls. That light is insane, I'm looking forward to seeing this room!

Lynda @ Happenstance Home said...

Hello. I am curious - how wide did you cut your planks? I'm working on our powder room and laundry room and adding planks. I like the look of yours. Thank you!

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