It’s that time again…The One Room Challenge! Where you sign yourself up to makeover an entire room in 6 short weeks AKA you’re a clear glutton for punishment. This will be my 4th time to participate and I’m going to tackle our guest room.
Here’s the current guest room. Nothing super offensive, but way too cottage chic for me. I want to keep the color and bold pattern, but ditch the bed in a bag and add more modern linens. I love these gold side tables and they actually came in just today so they are ready to go! The walls are also a light butter cream yellow, which is not my jam so the walls will get a fresh coat of paint, but not anything dramatic.
The plan:
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What I’ve got already: Side Tables Duvet Shams Vintage Bamboo Dresser (just need to paint) Also, had a great meeting with the fabulous girls at New South Home Couture today and we did lots of fabric scheming. We will save the deets for another week, though What I Need:
So, obviously I have my work cutout for me, but I cannot wait to freshen up this space and make it super bright, vibrant and inviting for our guests! Make sure to visit Calling it Home to check out all of the fabulous designers and bloggers who are joining in on the challenge as well!
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I surprised you have a room left in your house you haven't touched! Seriously though, I love your plans and the light fixture is modern and fun! You know I have a major coral crush and my Glam Office Makeover already has coral in it too! Can't wait to see what you do Mallory!
Oh girl I have plenty left to fix up
good luck with your beautiful office plans!!! Xo
So excited girl! We can do it!!!!!!!!!!!! Love your plan and that dresser…
I promise to finish only if we can have multiple cocktails on your new front porch!!!! Xo
Yes please to that art! We are sick in the head, you know that, right??
That diagnosis might even be an understatement! Madeleine's nursery is going to be soooo good!! Xo
Girl you know I am excited!!! This will be amazing!! xo
Thanks mama!!! Yours is going to kill! Hopefully I'll see you soon! Xo
Yes please! xo
Great design plan – I love that combination of colors!! Looking forward to following along!
Thanks so much, Kris! I always gravitate towards bright and bold
xo
I love the color for the dresser and those floral pillows!!!
Meg
Thanks, Meg!! The floral fabric was SO good, I was literally drooling!!
Hope all your guests are women.
None of the men I know would want to stay in a PINK guest room…
Right?! With all of that pink insulting their masculinity, how will they ever be able to sleep as a guest in her home?
Our guests are sweet family and friends who travel thousands of miles to come visit us and I can assure you none of them are vain enough to care about a pink throw pillow. Thanks for your deep deep thoughts on this Thursday morning though
I don't know Mallory you may want to rethink your whole plan?! Surely you'll lose some friends if you choose the wrong color scheme in your home!!
It's going to look great, Mallory! I'm so glad you're participating again, and I can't wait to follow along!
Thanks girl! You know I was drooling over your plan! Any trips to Charlotte??? We have got to all meet soon!!
I can't wait to follow along! I always love what you do- trying to convince my hubby I need a dark powder room like yours!!
Thanks so much, sweet girl! I am dying to see that nursery! I may even invite myself over when it's done!!
I can't wait to see how your side tables look in the room! I have to do something with my guest room side tables. Or maybe even a little table for my nursery? Can't wait to follow along!
I hope they work because I sure love them! Soooo glad you're jumping in! Promise to blog about the nursery too?! Pretty please?
I have no doubt it is going to be fab!! Can't wait!!
Thanks girlie!! Xo
LOOOOOVE it all Mallory! Cannot wait to see how it all turns out!!!
Thanks girl!!! Hoping I can pull it all together!!!!
CUUUTE!! Love this plan. It'll be fun to follow along.
Aw thanks! Sure to be some ups and downs so should be interesting
I'm doing a guest bedroom as well but I am waaaaay less prepared than you are!! Love your fabrics and the bamboo dresser! can't wait to see!!
Marcie
Crushing so hard already. Cannot wait to see the transformation! xx
I LOVE that dresser! Excited to see how you transform your room!
Oh this is going to be chic for sure ~ love that lively floral for the pillows!
Love the color! I'd love to be invited to stay here!
Your plan is fantastic. I'm looking forward to your fabric scheming.
You always do a fantastic job, so I can't wait to see this one realized!
Love those side tables…can't believe they are from Target! Looking forward to seeing your space progress. I always love how your rooms turn out.
Awesome plan, Mallory, I love that light!
The room is already so light and pretty, it looks like your design will just enhance that! Beautiful! Good luck, can't wait to see it all happen. : )
Love the colours you're hoping to add. It's going to look lovely! Can't wait for the reveal.
Jackie
Good call on the gold side tables! I'm an ORC rookie and am also doing my guest room for this challenge so I'm looking forward to learning from your experience, too! – Lindsay [Girl with a Drill]
I cannot wait to see this room, it's going to be fabulous! Good luck!
Love your plans for this space. Can't go wrong with bar trays as nightstands
xo
I can't wait to follow along during your ORC! I'll be tackling a similar project over the next 6 weeks and can't wait! Xo, Stephanie
beautiful plan! can't wait to see how this transformation unfolds. xoxo
Oh I love your plan! Gorgeous colours! (also, seriously, what is up with people saying 'pink' is a girl colour?! IT'S A COLOUR FOR GODSAKE PEOPLE. Ughhh it makes me mad but you handled it beautifully!
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Really looking forward to following along! xx
SO EXCITED to see this come together!!!
Can't wait to see it come together! I know it will be beautiful!