Week 6 – THE REVEAL – of the One Room Challenge hosted by Calling It Home is here! If you’re curious about what the official participants did last week you can catch their progress // here // and you can see what all of us guest participants did last week // here //.
Catch-up on the One Room Challenge to date:
Week 1
Week 2
Week 3
Week 4
Week 5
Week 6 – The Reveal – We made it!
We made it. I’m sorta kinda maybe amazed at how it all came together. I can’t imagine having done something like this on my own, I’m so glad I chose to work with a family. Not only did I meet some great people and make friends, but I had an extra two sets of hands helping me with everything. Even the kids helped with their toy placement. It truly was a team effort, and I am humbled by the outcome.
The brand relationships I’ve been building towards over the past few years, the know-how I’ve picked-up since I started the blogging journey, and the design boldness I’ve grown into – all contributed to the success of this space, and I’m just so proud.
Before we get to the stunning reveal photos, I want to remind you of what it looked like before.
They had an extra couch, no rug, bad lighting, and a wall colour that needed to be updated.
Say it with me folks “no yellow beige walls ever”
Week 1, we unveiled the plans for the room. Can you tell how much the final product is actually different from what we thought it would be?! // here //
Week 2: we painted the walls with the help of Behr Paint // here //
Week 3: we upholstered a wingback chair with the help of Online Fabric store.net // here //
Week 4: we talked accessories and how were going to finish the room with the help of Society 6 & Wayfair // here //
Week 5: we were finally able to get our build projects done with the help of The Home Depot & Ryobi // here //
Week 6: we finished the room with an amazing rug from Rugs USA and pulled the space together.
The room is now completed and resplendent in all its beauty and perfection.
Although I thought we’d be taking the room in a more farmhouse modern direction (lots of black and white with geometric shapes), we ended-up with Coastal Canadiana and I love it!
We went with this stunning print from Rugs USA: Radiante BC68 Modern Navajo Rug in Mustard
We were also considering these options though: the Monochrome Hexagon CS03 Rug in Grey, the Kiwa WA02 Handwoven Jute Birdseye Diamond Rug, the Vernazza Parallels PL03 Rug in grey, the Arenite TR01 Flatweave Solid Tassel Rug in blue or yellow
Spot the screwdriver!
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Blankets: Hudson Bay 6 Point Blanket, Natural with Multi Stripes
Pillows: Black and White Buffalo check, Red and Black Buffalo Check, Marsala Mongolian sheepskin
Wall Art: Nova Scotia Framed Print
Ottoman Pouf: Cotton Rope Pouf Ottoman
Wallpaper on cupboard doors: Gilded Marble Cubes
We purchased the Napoleon Fireplace on sale at our local Canadian Tire. It was a fantastic in-store promotion, but we had been looking at several other options: Wall Mounted Recessed Alcohol Fireplace
Change dish : Small Change, Pocket Change // Gold Arrow Bookend
Wood Cars: (in cloche) toy cars, (on display) car no 1, car no 2
Bottle Brush trees: 20″ tree, set of 6 small ombré trees, 3 Piece Set (2 Trees and 1 Wreath)
Brass Deer: set of two does, laying down deer
Above the Fireplace: Cross-stitched flowers, Snowy Forest , Abstract Chevrons, Wood Arrow, Monkey’s fist // Vintage Toy // Sea Glass Art
On the side tables: Wood cube truck // Hitch 22″ H Table Lamps with Dome Shade,
Chandelier: Hampton Bay (not the exact one we used, but as close as I can get) // and these were our runners up: Sumerside 5 Light Chandelier
On the Picture Rail: Moose, Lighthouse, Crab, Mountains, Waves, Stitched Sailor, Poppy Scarf ,Square Mantel Yellow Clock, Bagpiper Card
These oars were custom painted by myself and Ainsley, but you can buy some here // Oars: Nightfall padle, Coral & Mint, Yellow & Blue
Ohhhhhhh so comfy and inviting. I especially love the Nova Scotia nautical decor.
Thanks friend 🙂 I would to do a space for you one day!
it looks awesome, ariel! the colors and patterns are all so beautiful together!
Thanks girl! I am so thrilled with how it turned-out. What a great first ORC experience!
This is awesome! I love the blue wall and fabric you picked for the chair(s) – the hit of red is just awesome too! I bet they are super happy with the result:)
We are!!
Ainsley (aka home owner)
Phew! This would be a sh*tty place to find out that you don’t 😉
Thanks girl! It was an exercise in stepping outside my comfort zone and colour palette! 😉 I think they like it though, so that’s a solid win!
Good job! Love the color pops!
Thanks friend 🙂 I’m really glad we went with white walls because it allows otherwise bold colours to stand on their own with a clean background.
Woohoo! It’s a million times brighter and happier now! I love the white walls – all the colorful accessories really stand out now! And that chair + throw + pillow + rug combo is really a show-stealer!
A Million times brighter and happier is ABSOLUTELY what I was going for! You know me though, pattern mixing galore 😉
Congratulations on completing such a fun and functional space for a well=deserving family! I love all the details and everything goes so well in this comfy space! It’s been so fun watching this design process unfold during these 6 weeks.
Thank you so much Tee <3 Such kind words!
Oooooo there are so many things I love in this room! What a great transformation! It’s beautiful! I love the plaid chair, the rug, the accessories, and the general overall warm and comfortable yet stylish feel you achieved in this room!
Thank you Amy 🙂 You summed it up! Warm and stylish, but also functional.
What a cozy, colorful, and FUN space! I’m obsessed with the plaid chair’s red legs!
Thanks girl 😉
Ahhhhh, Ariel! It’s absolutely amazing!!! LOVE the Canadiana feel – the fabrics are perfect and the pops of colour, so fun!
Hey! I figured it would be close enough to what I’m used to in terms of colour and pattern mixing, even if it wasn’t in my usual palette. High praise though! This seems to be the most accessible space I’ve done in a while.
Ariel! You did a great job! It looks absolutely beautiful, I love all of the colors and pattern. Just fantastic!!!
Amanda! I can’t wait to see your bathroom! Unveil it already would ya 😉
Wow!!! Holy crap this came together so good! I love the white and wood shelves and the blue fireplace nook. Really nice work!!
Hey! That’s the kind of reaction I wanted 😉 You guys have a flawless eye, so if you’re digging this I must be doing something good!!!
The fireplace is so cool! I love how cozy, yet bright the room is!
Thank you friend 🙂 Cozy and bright is what we wanted!
You did a great job! I love all of the fun colors, and it doesn’t even look like the same room anymore!
Thanks friend 🙂 I’m basking in the after glow of all our hard work. The room really looks nothing like before!
Ariel, this looks great! I can picture a nice Christmas setting against these colors!!! So pretty!
We are so pumped to decorate for Christmas!! ????
I can’t wait to see it decked-out with garlands and wreathes!
me too! Ainsley can probably tell you that I spent a lot of time muttering “christmas!” under my breath while doing things in the room.
The pattern mixtures are so much fun!! I really like how you transformed this room and what lucky people that get to live there!
Pattern mixing is my bag baby *qeue the Austin Powers jokes
I want a art shelf just like that!! Seriously in love with that!
It’s not wide enough for your plants though! I can totally see some cool rails like this in the “awkward space” in your staircase off the entryway.
This room is named perfectly… the Hudson Bay touches with the Nova Scotia print (swoon) and the warm wooden textures mixed with pattern and bold colour, what an amazing family room, I am sure your clients are thrilled with their new space, it turned out beautifully!
I knew you’d love this <3 I think they're pretty darn pleased with it. Once we got rolling on the coastal aspect things really fell into place.
This turned out amazing! There is so much life in the room now. And, I’m a sucker for a good painted oar — love them!
Now that I’ve painted one it’s all I want to do! Quick! Someone get me an oar!
What a great use of the corner space,the fireplace and shelving make the space so homey. I impressed you wer able to tackle this in just six week and not even in your own home. Great first go!
I am so happy with that corner space, the fireplace was a stroke of genius at the right time!
Me too! I still can’t believe it all got done when it did, and I think having help was the biggest key to success.
So much detail, I love it! You did such a great job.
Thanks girl! The devil is in the details, or in this case, the adorable vignette and charming touch is in the details 😉
love the plaid on plaid on plaid chair! And all the bright and bold colors and mixing patterns. It all goes together perfectly. Congrats on a great room makeover!
Pattern play for the win! they don’t call me the pattern mixing queen for no reason 😉
Great job Ariel! Love all those costal touches, it turned out great.
Thanks Dannyelle! It’s just enough coastal for comfort 😉
Wow! That space is SO much brighter and those pops of color everywhere are perfect…. Is it totally weird that I have the same couches and pillows from the before pictures in my living room? 🙂
Not weird at all! It’s the same couch in the after pictures, and we just recovered the cushions 🙂
Looks awesome girl! Love the chair you recovered! Amazing!
Thanks friend <3
Ariel, this looks great! I’m sure the family is loving it, too. I love that rug.
Oh I think they are 😉 Isn’t the rug great?
I love this room, especially that amazing fireplace you created. The blue is just perfect!
I am pretty darn happy with the inclusion of that fireplace. It really holds the room together!
Such a colorful space.
<3
Soooooo many great details! I hadn’t realized the red legs on your chair until just now… SO smart. And the fireplace… Hypnotizing! You should be SO proud of yourself!!! xx
Thank you! The devil is in the details, and I think I did a good job on them here <3 I am indeed, super proud! Thanks for your support
Wow! Such a bold fun room! I’m completely smitten with your color selections and how you infused them in unexpected ways!!
Thank you Jessica! I love bold colour and pattern play, and these elements definitely came out in this space
The most beautiful piece in this room is that baby!!!!! haha. Of course. After that the art, the blue wall, the small details. It came together so nicely. Congrats!
The post went live today! I hope you pop over and check it out 🙂
Oh! and the baby’s not mine 😉 rather, the homeowners’!
Ariel! This is so beautiful!! And how adorable is your little one!! Congrats on an amazing makeover!
She already knows how to play up a camera.
Ainsley aka the home owner and baby mama
she sure does!
She’s actually the homeowners! (I don’t have kids)
Thank you for the compliments though 🙂
This room is a homerun! It turned out so well, The corner fireplace was a brilliant idea.
Thanks Lesley! It’s such a fresh take on the Canadiana look, and I think I ventured into “modern” fairly well 😉
The plaid is awesome! i love the painted legs on the chair, nice touch!
Isn’t that chair just the best?!
Wow, love how it all came together! It’s eclectic, but in a way that just works so perfectly. Coastal Canadiana is the perfect description of it. And yes – more is more. 🙂 Love it!
Thanks <3 I know I can veer off into the "too eclectic" sphere sometimes, but i think keeping it within a well defined space was a good call this time around.
Such a fun space Ariel! Love all the colors and the details are just perfect. Great job!!
Thanks Brit!
Wow! It’s so bright and colorful! Looks like the perfect play to cozy up with a warm blanket! Congrats!
It sure is! I’ve been by twice since the room was finished, and I just want to curl up on the couch and stay a while!
Fantastic job! I love all the fresh colours and patterns and the Canadiana vibe – and that mood board is so fun!
Thanks Krista! The Canadiana vibe is what saves this space!
I am so excited to see your reveal, because its such a work of art! you put so much into this, it quite difficult to blend those gorgeous blues with the other colors, I know I could not do it, it takes talent. Kudos to your!
Maria
Thank you Maria <3 I like to think I have an eye for the colours and patterns, especially when combining bold prints and hues!
Thank you for such a nice compliment though 🙂
Amazing job Ariel! Love the blue for the fireplace and your art choices! It feels so hip and young and fresh!
Thanks Lisa!
Amazing job! I love the new bright and fresh colour palette!
Thanks friend 🙂
Everything looks so cheerful! Love the plaid chair and the way you arranged the art and arrow on the open shelving above the fireplace. Enjoy your cozy space! xo
Thanks Melanie! The styling is where I’m truly comfortable, I had a lot of fun playing around with it.
Awesome job my friend!! So bold and colour-confident – love! I’m also smitten with your photography. I need tips 😉
Thanks friend! I shot in manual using my tripod! I then spent a lot of time in LR making sure everything was cohesive!
Seriously the beauty and colorscof this room are making my heart skip a beat… Love!
Thanks girl!
It looks amazingly cozy! Love the colors and the plaid on plaid and not to mention that sweet baby!
She’s pretty sweet!
Ainsley aka the home owner and baby mama!
she’s got such an expressive face too!
The colours and the plaid are how I infused my touch into the space!
I love how you mixed and matched all of those different fabrics….but it isn’t overwhelming, it is really fun and cozy! Plus your bambino is super cute 🙂 What a fantastic ORC makeover!!
We are so happy with how the room turned out! I learned a lot about pattern mixing working with Ariel.
Ainsley aka the home owner and baby mama
Yes! Ainsley is the baby mama , not me 😉
Thanks! Pattern mixing is my specialty!
Love all the bold patterns and colors. Turned out great!!
Thanks!
What a neat space! Love the fireplace and the shelves above. Great job!
That fireplace is my favourite part!
Wow, what a difference!! You did an amazing job on this room! I love the mix of patterns!
Thanks Emily 🙂
You did such a fabulous job on the room for this family! It looks gorgeous – I love all the colors and patterns!
Thank you Jenny! It was all about marrying my taste and theirs to create something everyone (but mostly them) loved
What a cool and different room! I bet the family loves it!
They sure do!
Great transformation, love that plaid chair!
Thanks! That chair took us the better part of a week to recover, and then another 2 weeks to finish all the little details!
Love the whole design concept! The pops of red are just perfect.
Thanks 🙂
Amazing transformation of this room. I love all the colors, it really give the space a fun, happy feel. I can imagine the family is so pleased with their new space. Fantastic job. Congrats!
I think they are! It was a labour of love for all involved. Glad you like it!
I love what you did with the corner, the pop of color, fireplace and shelving. You did a fantastic job in pulling everything together!
Thanks Carol <3
Yes! This is such an amazing space now! So cozy, colorful/eclectic, and inviting. You, my friend, are a talent!
thank you for such kind words friend 🙂
Ariel – lucky homeowners!! We love the color, pattern and textures that you used throughout the space. Beautiful!
Thanks ladies!
Wow! You should be proud, this is an amazing transformation! I love what you did with that awkward corner and I agree, say no to yellow-beige walls!
Thanks friend! That awkward corner was such a potential nightmare, but it all worked-out
Wow Ariel…you all really accomplished a ton…the room looks so different and much updated.. Of course, I have to give you huge props on that chair cuz…cording! Wow…I stayed away from the whole cording thing, but you jumped right in and did it and made it look good! Well done!
Hope you are getting some much needed sleep now! Just in time for the holidays.
Hugs, Lynn
Thank you so much Lynn! That cording was all Ainsley! I just helped sew a bit of it, but she’s the one who finagled it into the seat cushion
That blue accent wall is such a show-stopper!! Beautiful job, Ariel!! The shelf styling is ah-mazing and I love your bright and bold decor and accessory picks throughout the space. Awesome job!!
What a transformation! I love the custom shelves that you built, such a nice touch!
Thanks Shonee!