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One Room Challenge – The Reveal

Time. Is. Up!

Welcome to the One Room Challenge – The Reveal!

I am so thankful to Linda from Calling It Home for organizing this challenge and opening it up to linking our posts each week for the past 6 weeks.  Without this challenge I would have continued to put my living room on the back burner.

If you want to start from the beginning before seeing the reveal, you can click here

Without further adieu lets see how it all turned out!

But first, lets have a quick peek at where our living room was six (very short) weeks ago, shall we!

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And here we are now….I couldn’t be happier!

DSC_0117      I I set out to create a living room with a causal beachy feel.  On a budget!  We are all so happy with the outcome!

I think the changes are pretty obvious but here is a summary

fresh new paint

new floors

new, wider baseboard

switched out one of the sofas for two wicker chairs lined with faux fur for extra comfort

remove the bookcases beside the fireplace

new accessories and art

new light sources

new curtains

The flooring took up the bulk of the work and the budget but was totally worth it in the end!

I will let the pictures do the talking!

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The clock on the wall above the chair came from one of the ships my grandfather captained.  I was thrilled that Tim was able to get working!  And of course the Pottery Barn copycat floor lamp!

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DSC_0128The The dining room in behind still needs some finished touches!

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Removing the bookcases on either side of the fireplace really opened up the room.  Not to mention, forced a major purge of stuff that got parked there for lack of a better place!

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Finally found the perfect spot for my picture of The Notting Hill Bookshop all the way from England via my good friend Leslie! (I think we must have seen that movie 20 times!) The basket corrals keys and mail.

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So glad I took a risk with the Ikea Foto pendant lamps wound around my vintage ladder (also a gift from my friend Leslie!) which came from an old barn in the Carolina’s.  She knew I would love it in all it’s chippy glory.  The lights provide an rather unconventional yet bright light source!  Or, for more subdued lighting, I just plug in one!  My inspiration came from a photo I pinned last year.

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I am on the look out for some Edison light bulbs!

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What do you think of my no-cost DIY buoys?  After pricing some at $85 each at a local antique store, I knew I had to find a way to make them.  Some spare 4 by 4 posts and craft store paint did the trick!

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I was glad the 11 x 14 buoy picture from my friend Heather Morley came in time!  In person, it is even more stunning!  The colours are so vibrant!

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I wasn’t able to decide on an area rug, so for now we go without.  I am still in the honeymoon phase with my floors, so I am not too bothered.

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It looks so great when the sun is flooding in!

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What do you think?!  Did I capture the casual costal vibe?   In the 23 years that we have lived in this home I finally have the living room that I am truly loving!  I am most proud of the fact that I finished the challenge.  That we did it all ourselves.  That, although at times I desperately wanted to throw caution to the wind and break the budget but instead shopped wisely and shopped the house and started looking at things I already had in a new way!

I will share a source list and a budget recap on the weekend!

Thank you all for the encouragement and kind words during this past six weeks.  Your comments and input kept me going from week to week. 

The Challenge in Review

Week 1//Week 2//Week 3//Week 4/Week 5

Until Next Time….

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  1. Paulina says

    May 8, 2014 at 8:41 am

    Such a great job! Congrats!! I love all the accessories and the colours–amazing job..I remember your progress and know you worked super hard 🙂

    Reply
  2. Krista @ Goodwill Glam says

    May 8, 2014 at 9:02 am

    Everything looks so cozy!! Love the coastal feel!

    XO,
    Krista
    http://www.goodwillglam.com

    Reply
  3. Veronica says

    May 8, 2014 at 9:32 am

    I love the coastal cottage feel. Very soothing and beautiful! I am a sucker for horizontal stripes BTW.

    Reply
  4. Kim@ The Green Room Interiors says

    May 8, 2014 at 9:58 am

    Wow, fabulous transformation! I thiink you’ve attained the goal you were after. Love the oar on the striped wall. Great job!!

    http://www.thegreenroominteriors.com

    Reply
  5. Sabrina @ Pink Little Notebook says

    May 8, 2014 at 10:15 am

    I’m loving that colour on your wall! Everything looks amazing:)

    Reply
  6. Denise says

    May 8, 2014 at 11:34 am

    Such a relaxing coastal cottage space! Love the colors and the tone of the room – so inviting! Great job 🙂

    Reply
  7. Traci @ Coastalpines says

    May 8, 2014 at 11:53 am

    It’s lovely… a perfect beach retreat! Well done!!

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  8. Sherry says

    May 8, 2014 at 1:25 pm

    Yes to coastal! You achieved the look….it is casual and relaxing! Good job girl:)

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  9. Tricia says

    May 8, 2014 at 1:48 pm

    Oh love the beachy vibe – so fun! I think my favorite part of the room is your grandfather’s clock. I love that you were able to incorporate an object with so much meaning into your room. What a lovely thing to have!

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  10. Angela, blue i style says

    May 8, 2014 at 2:08 pm

    Your room looks great! The colors are so calming, and I especially love all of your pillows!

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  11. Pam @ Simple Details says

    May 8, 2014 at 7:13 pm

    Such a huge difference with the new paint and taking out the bookshelves!! I love the texture the wicker chairs add! Enjoy!

    Reply
  12. celine@aquahaus says

    May 8, 2014 at 7:17 pm

    It is so lovely and inviting. I wouldn’t mind spending time there.

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  13. carol@6WilsonBlog.com says

    May 8, 2014 at 8:30 pm

    What a change! You totally achieved the beachy feel, and it’s sooo pretty. I was so impressed with your floors early on, and now with everything on top of them!!

    Reply
  14. Stacey says

    May 8, 2014 at 9:04 pm

    Great coastal vibe! My favorite kind of vibe. 😉 love the rattan chairs!

    Reply
  15. HoJen says

    May 8, 2014 at 9:36 pm

    Looks so cozy…wanna snuggle up with a book in that room!

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  16. HoJen says

    May 8, 2014 at 9:36 pm

    Looks so cozy…i snuggle up with a book in that room!

    Reply
  17. Summer says

    May 8, 2014 at 10:16 pm

    Wow, I love the blues and the beachy vibe! Great job!!

    Reply
  18. Shelia says

    May 8, 2014 at 10:28 pm

    I love the striped accent wall! It looks perfect with the coastal décor! Beautiful room!

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  19. sarah sofia knepp says

    May 8, 2014 at 10:40 pm

    I loved this room before your started and LOVE it even more now! The painted walls look great and that mirror is to die for! Did I mention I LOVE blue and white! Cheers on a job well done! So fun participating in ORC with you!

    Reply
  20. Kathleen says

    May 8, 2014 at 10:47 pm

    Wow, what a wonderful job! I love your furniture and color scheme – I’m also beyond impressed with the floors. The color turned out perfect!

    Reply
  21. Elizabeth @ The Little Black Door says

    May 9, 2014 at 10:24 am

    I think it looks great. Love it!

    Reply
  22. Jeanie @ create&babble says

    May 11, 2014 at 7:56 pm

    Maureen, you did an outstanding job. I love everything about it! Casual, coastal vibe? You nailed it!!!

    Reply
  23. Linda @ Calling it Home says

    May 12, 2014 at 3:52 pm

    This is exactly what a beach cottage should feel like. I love the colors and the casual vibe. Great job! So glad to hear that you will be back in October.

    Reply
  24. tara says

    May 12, 2014 at 5:14 pm

    love love it!! down to every last detail….I would love to plop right down on one of those comfy couches. great job!!

    xoxo.

    Reply
  25. kate@willowinteriors says

    May 13, 2014 at 8:11 pm

    You did it!! The floors are fabulous and I adore all the coastal goodness you have going on!!! Love your ladder and pendants idea and your sentimental clock!!! Excellent job!

    Reply
  26. Alana in Canada says

    May 14, 2014 at 1:15 am

    Love this! So calming. Just how a beach house should be. Love your chairs especially–the wicker, the fur–the map pillows. Excellent job!

    Reply
  27. Jaybird says

    May 22, 2014 at 2:47 pm

    Love the changes you made!!! The room is gorgeous and I think the waggy red tail is the perfect accessory :^)
    Edison bulbs are available at Home Depot…if you can’t find them email me and I will ship you a couple.
    Where did you find your longitude/latitude pillow?? I love it and it would be a perfect gift for my hubster who has lived in this county his entire 80+ years!
    Blessings,
    J

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  28. Angela @ Setting My Intention says

    July 12, 2015 at 10:22 pm

    Hi! I love the grey on the walls. I’m thinking about painting our bedroom some shade of grey. You did a great job! Thanks for sharing your “area of shame” too – keepin’ it real!

    Reply
    • Maureen says

      July 15, 2015 at 11:45 am

      Thank you Angela! I think we all of our areas of shame! Sometimes more than one 🙂

      Reply

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