Week 4 of the fall ORC is coming at ya fast and furious! If I was doing any major renovations this is probably where I’d start freaking-out. Thankfully this dining room revamp is nothing dramatic like re-flooring or moving a wall, but still, it’s enough to make me sweat what I haven’t completed in this edition of the One Room Challenge yet. In case you’re new the ORC, it’s a bi-annual design challenge hosted by Linda of Calling It Home, where 20 bloggers are invited to re-do space from start to finish in under 6 weeks. The official participants’ updates can be seen // here // and you’ll have to make sure to check-in on all the linking participants // here //.
** The Fall ORC has been extended by a week, so the reveal will now be on week 7.
Catch-up on // week 1 // week 2 // week 3 // week 5 // week 6 // The Reveal
*Behr Paint, Rugs USA, Wayfair & Parima Studios sponsored this post, but all thoughts are my own. Thank you for supporting the brands that make PMQ for two possible.
*Wayfair Canada , Tonic Living & Parima Studio sponsored this post, but all thoughts are my own. Thank you for supporting the brands that make PMQ for two possible.
p.s grab this Butterfly print from Jenny’s Print Shop // here //
I’d like to take a minute to thank all my sponsors, without whom this edition of the One Room Challenge would not be possible:
This week I focused on getting the lighting game under control, and getting my roman blind into the window. These are two things that I was more than happy to cross of my list (see the bottom of the post) and will make a huge difference in completing the space.
I’m still painting the chairs, and I’m taking my sweet time with those. I don’t want to mess it up!
Back to the light though – I had mentioned in my second update // here // that I had initially purchased the ceiling light for our master bedroom makeover, but that it was too big for the space, so I saved it for the dining room.
It’s the Stilnovo Flen Flush Mount and I snagged it on Wayfair – the best part is that shipping was free!
There are so many other versions of this design out there, and I would take them all in a heart beat, but this one stole my heart (and it’s the biggest I could reasonably fit in this PMQ). You can shop similar styles in the widget below.
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The roman blind has become an unexpected delight. I didn’t know what I was going to be doing in the window until I found that fabric in a bargain bin at our local store. The fabric is linen (so it’s crazy wrinkly) but the colours are perfection, as is the pattern. It’s a similar shade to the walls (Rainy Season by BEHR), and the pinks and greens pick up on all the shades that run through the art. I love it!
I won’t have a DIY for this post but you can catch a great illustrated one // here //
You can see that photographing the blind is kind of hard with such strong light, but in a few weeks when it’s darker, earlier, I’ll have a better time capturing it.
What you do clearly see is the beautiful leopard print Bianca from Tonic living // here //.
I also finally nailed-down a picture frame for my second piece of art from Parima studio Mohavi // here //. I should have had it framed by them before shipping – I love wen that kind of service is available – because I chose a size that was impossible to find a full frame for! Ya live and ya learn, right?
The sideboard lamps are Kate Spade and I found them at Homesense for a steal of a deal. They’re a great complement to the ceiling light, and their soft white helps balance-out the darker colours.
On a personal note, I was finally able to frame a photo of my late brother who passed this summer. It’s a great shot of him, but I’ve got a back-up hidden behind it in the frame. Not a day goes by that I don’t miss him. You can read more about that // here //.
I’m quite pleased with my progress so far and want to share my to-do list so you can track my progress:
To Do List
- Paint the walls – CHECK
- Instal new light fixture – CHECK
- Paint (or maybe reupholster) the dining room chairs – IN PROGRESS
- Acquire and instal art – IN PROGRESS
- Lay new rug
- Make roman blind for the window – CHECK
- Swap light switch-plates – CHECK
- Accessorize
dreamy light fixture!
Your room is looking good! Love that light!
I love those chairs and that leopard print pillow. Sorry to learn that your brother has passed. That is a great photo of him…I’m sure you keep him close to your heart, always. Hugs my friend!
This space is really coming together beautifully! Those lights!!!
that light is so good – I saw a similar one on Emily Henderson a week or two ago! love!
What a beauty that light fixture is! I just love your use of color. I could look at your images all day! 🙂
Such a fun vibe going on in here. love the artwork. so very sorry to hear about your brother.
Ariel the green on the chair is rockin!!! And your light fixture has me swooning 🙂 I am taking the plunge and painting my chairs mustard…wish me luck!!!!
Wow your room is really coming right along. I love the light fixture and all the bright colors you are using, nice job!
Looking great Ariel! don’t you just love how we always manage to find a spot for things we love! that lighting fixture is perfect for the dining room and Loving your tonic living pillow too… DRAMA!
Looking good! A good light fixture makes ALL the difference!
So so Sorry to hear about your brother. I love the picture. also love the lighting choices. I am gearing up to make relaxed romans this wknd and I am NERVOUS! Yours look great!
This room is looking amazing! Such a beautiful space to feature your brother.
I love the mix of all the color and patterns.
The light is gorgeous, and what a wonderful tribute to your brother. I’m so very sorry for your loss. Glad you have that great picture to keep the memory alive!
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That light is gorgeous! And so sorry to read about your brother, prayers for you.
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Loving the lamps and the accessories!! total score.
I LOVE the new light and the parima print with the bit of orange!
that print has been such a great addition. Parima does beautiful work, and this print is just one of the many!
I love everything you have happening here! I especially love your roman blind, and I’ve had my eye on a set of those same Kate Spade lamps at Home Goods. Love! So excited to see how it all comes together!
I hope you got those lamps, they’re such a classic touch. I don’t think I could have done the room without them.
You just have a way with color that makes me so happy when I look at your spaces 🙂 I love everything so far. Best of luck painting those chairs.
Why thank you! I love to use colour, it makes me happy to see it in such normally boring spaces.
***So sorry about your brother. I recall reading about him in a previous post. Just keep the memories alive because there is no easy way to handle it.
thank you <3
I love that light fixture and the roman shade! I need to try my hand at making some for our basement.
you should! They’re dead easy to make and there are tons of hacks on Pinterest.
I love the light and I adore that pillow! Good luck finishing up!
That pillow is my favourite! Tonic Living knocked it out of the park with this one.
Such a fun light fixture! and that fabric on the window matches perfectly. love your use of color
thanks girl!
Love the light! The room is coming together nicely!
thanks Jen 🙂
LOoking great so far. And that ceiling light is PERFECTION!!!
it’s all my MCM dreams come true! <3
You’re room is coming along great! I’ve always thought of doing my own curtains/blinds, but I’ve never worked up the courage to try, lol. Just a couple more weeks!
Totally worth trying. You’ll be amazed how much you can save, PLUS you usually end up with exactly the look you wanted.
Ariel, that light is so cool!! Totally perfect for your space & so unique! Love how it’s coming together!
thanks Michelle!
That’s such a great light fixture – and a beautiful photo of your brother.
thank you <3