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Eclectic Formal Dining Room Progress

October 27, 2016 by Ashley Mayes 46 Comments

 Another week has passed by for the One Room Challenge and I’m so behind! We went out of town this past weekend, so not much progress has been done. A few purchases made their way to our home though and I did do a few small prep things for the wallpaper. I’ll get to that in just a bit but, before I do, let’s check out what each week of the One Room Challenge will look like. If you need to play catch-up – just click a week to read about what went down on that week.

Wednesday, Oct 5th (week 1) – Introduce your space, and tell us your plan. 

Wednesday, Oct 12th (week 2) – Show us your progress. What have you accomplished? 

Wednesday, Oct 19th (week 3) – Have you encountered any setbacks? Any happy accidents? 

Wednesday, Oct 26th (week 4) – How’s it going? Week 4 is the hardest! (Ha! That’s this week)

Wednesday, Nov 2nd (week 5) – Did you revise your plan? Hang in there, you can do it.

Wednesday, Nov 9th (week 6) – The Finale – It’s all about the pictures.

Vintage Persian Rugs / Where to buy affordable vintage rugs

Ok, so last week was about the rug dilemma. Oh and btw, I shared my go-to sources for finding AFFORDABLE vintage rugs on Monday. You don’t want to miss that post.

So, back to the rug dilemma. I don’t mind the slightly small rug so I’m just going to rock the one rug. Thank you all for your input though – it was definitely appreciated!

On to what I actually accomplished this week. Prepare to be blown away by this progress. =)

Eclectic boho formal dining room

I prepped the walls for wallpaper. Which means that I unscrewed all the curtain hardware and random screws and took out the drywall anchors. Then, I spackled the walls and lightly sanded them. Does that sound like a lot? I shouldn’t tell you that it only took me 15 minutes, right?!

Eclectic boho formal dining room

Other than that, I hung the wallpaper sample up and tried to decide whether I wanted the wallpaper to wrap around the wall towards the kitchen.

Eclectic boho formal dining room

What do you guys think? Should I keep it strictly to the dining room or should I paper that three inch space? Immediately to the other side is tile, so I think I could go either way. Thoughts?

So, it’s a sad ORC update today – sorry! I’ll have more to share next week.

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  1. Cassie Bustamante

    October 27, 2016 at 6:32 am

    i cannot wait to see this come together! i have always loved this room and the built ins!

    Reply
    • Ashley Mayes

      October 27, 2016 at 6:41 am

      Thanks girl! I hope it comes together… I guess that means I probably need to get my butt in gear and actually get working.

      Reply
  2. Maggie @ Maggie Overby Studios

    October 27, 2016 at 6:43 am

    Love the wallpaper. I think either technique would work but I think I might just keep it in the dining room since you only have that small patch in the kitchen. Maybe paint the inside of casing the dark color of the wallpaper for a transition.

    Reply
    • Ashley Mayes

      November 3, 2016 at 8:40 am

      Painting the casing dark is an idea!

      Reply
  3. Brittany Goldwyn

    October 27, 2016 at 7:03 am

    Hmm, I think I’d keep it just in the dining room. I can’t wait to see it!

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    • Ashley Mayes

      November 3, 2016 at 8:40 am

      Thanks Brittany!

      Reply
  4. Charlotte

    October 27, 2016 at 9:04 am

    It’s going to be tough having an exposed edge of the wallpaper at a entry, eventually it will start to peel as people brush up against it. I would end it at the inside corner and leave the entire short wall and opening painted.

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    • Alison

      October 27, 2016 at 11:33 am

      Charlotte, that is what I was going to suggest. Leave the small wall and entry painted.

      Reply
      • Ashley Mayes

        November 3, 2016 at 8:41 am

        Yep! That’s what I decided to do!

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    • Ashley Mayes

      November 3, 2016 at 8:40 am

      I think you are right!

      Reply
  5. Oksana | FOXYOXIE.com

    October 27, 2016 at 9:07 am

    I don’t know what I love more – the built-ins, the incredible light, that gorgeous chandelier, or the rug! I recently spotted that shibori wallpaper in someone else’s home on Instagram and instantly fell in love with it! I would probably go ahead and wallpaper that three-inch space just to extend the dining room into the kitchen… But it’s hard to decide without a 360-degree view of the space.

    We’re transforming our living room for the ORC – well, we’ve spent the past 15 months renovating an abandoned 1930 bungalow but for sanity’s sake I figured that if I can just finish one room then I’ll consider it quite an accomplishment, ha!

    XO, Oksana

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    • Ashley Mayes

      November 3, 2016 at 8:41 am

      One room down is quite an accomplishment! We’ve lived here 4 years now and still have lots of rooms that haven’t been touched. I just have to remind myself that it takes time.

      Reply
  6. Breanna Bertolini

    October 27, 2016 at 9:26 am

    Hmm that’s tough. I think I’d keep it to just the dining room!

    Reply
    • Ashley Mayes

      November 3, 2016 at 8:42 am

      After putting it up, I decided to do just that!

      Reply
  7. Kyla @HouseOfHipsters

    October 27, 2016 at 10:43 am

    I think I would wrap it??? I’m thinking of how my children hold onto the walls or walk so darn close to them. Constant rubbing on the edge might lift it???

    Reply
    • Ashley Mayes

      November 3, 2016 at 8:43 am

      I think it could lift either way – I’m going to be on the lookout for kiddos and those fingers. STAY OFF MY WALLPAPER. lol. The bug sprayer came yesterday and was getting ready to spray the bottom of the floor in there and I about had a heart attack!

      Reply
  8. Amanda

    October 27, 2016 at 11:30 am

    I love all the elements you have so far! I think I would wrap the wallpaper!

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    • Ashley Mayes

      November 3, 2016 at 8:43 am

      Thanks Amanda! I hope all the elements come together!

      Reply
  9. Tricia @ Suburban B's

    October 27, 2016 at 12:36 pm

    I’m going to stick with the consensus opinion and say just in the dining room too! Just think of this week as your rest week before the big push! 🙂

    Reply
    • Ashley Mayes

      November 3, 2016 at 8:43 am

      This past week has definitely been a big push! I’m excited to be on the home stretch.

      Reply
  10. Jillian

    October 27, 2016 at 1:45 pm

    I would end at the corner too. Good luck!

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    • Ashley Mayes

      November 3, 2016 at 8:43 am

      Thanks Jillian! That’s what I ended up going with.

      Reply
  11. Mysha

    October 27, 2016 at 2:01 pm

    What a great space you have to work with! I love the paper choice and those white built ins are BEAUTIFUL! If it were me Id stop the paper in the dining and paint the transition area a dark color to match. I’m sure whatever you choose will look fantastic! I wish I had a dining room in my house, I’ve taken on my master bath for the ORC and it has been a lot of work but super fun

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    • Ashley Mayes

      November 3, 2016 at 8:44 am

      Thanks so much! ORC are definitely hard but usually so worth it in the end!

      Reply
  12. Rachael @ This is our Bliss

    October 27, 2016 at 4:19 pm

    Just wrap it around! Why not?!! Looking forward to next week!

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    • Ashley Mayes

      November 3, 2016 at 8:44 am

      Thanks Rachel!

      Reply
  13. Tee @ Beauteeful Living

    October 27, 2016 at 4:20 pm

    Hmmm, if it was me I’d probably end it at the corner. Good luck with all the projects before week 6! I can’t wait to see finale!

    Reply
    • Ashley Mayes

      November 3, 2016 at 8:44 am

      Thanks Tee! I ended up just keeping it in the dining room.

      Reply
  14. Emy

    October 27, 2016 at 7:17 pm

    I would just paper the dining room and paint the casing. Your room is going to look amazing. I’m jealous of your built-ins.

    Reply
    • Ashley Mayes

      November 3, 2016 at 8:45 am

      Thanks Emy! The hutch definitely adds a wow factor to the room.

      Reply
  15. Sarah

    October 27, 2016 at 8:31 pm

    Hmmm I think I would just keep it in the dining room. I can’t wait to see it all come together!

    Reply
    • Ashley Mayes

      November 3, 2016 at 8:45 am

      Thanks Sarah! I ended up just doing that and I think it turned out pretty darn good.

      Reply
  16. Maria Brittis

    October 28, 2016 at 7:39 am

    I love that Chandelier, it totally makes that room pop and to me I would only do the dining room, but to be honest both ways are nice.
    Maria

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    • Ashley Mayes

      November 3, 2016 at 8:45 am

      Thanks Maria!

      Reply
  17. [email protected]

    October 28, 2016 at 3:20 pm

    Can’t wait. That wallpaper is so awesome! Maybe I would just keep it in the dining room. I’m not really sure though.

    Reply
    • Ashley Mayes

      November 3, 2016 at 8:46 am

      I think it could have go either way but the hubs wanted it just in the dining room… I let him win one because I thought it’d look great both ways. =)

      Reply
  18. Ariel

    October 28, 2016 at 4:16 pm

    Progress is progress is progress! Looking forward to the reveal

    Reply
    • Ashley Mayes

      November 3, 2016 at 8:46 am

      Yes! Thanks Ariel!

      Reply
  19. Charlotte Smith

    October 28, 2016 at 9:26 pm

    It’s going to be so great! I’d probably leave that little bit of wall unpapered, but you can’t lose either way really! SO fun!

    Reply
    • Ashley Mayes

      November 3, 2016 at 8:46 am

      That’s what I ended up doing and it looks so good!

      Reply
  20. Colette @ restyle it wright

    October 31, 2016 at 6:34 am

    omg i LOVE those built ins!!! As for the wallpaper I don’t think it should wrap around the door frame…plus its less work to stop at the frame! good luck!

    Reply
    • Ashley Mayes

      November 3, 2016 at 8:46 am

      Less work is always a win. Thanks Colette!

      Reply
  21. Erin @ Lemons, Lavender, & Laundry

    October 31, 2016 at 10:10 am

    No worries. I feel like my space is going so slow, and every little thing helps. As for the wallpaper, I think I’d just leave it in the dining room and forego the 3 inch divider wall. Just my thoughts… Good luck with the wallpaper!

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    • Ashley Mayes

      November 3, 2016 at 8:47 am

      Thanks Erin! That’s what I went for – easy peasy!

      Reply
  22. Ruthie

    November 2, 2016 at 10:58 pm

    It might be fun to wrap the paper around as that is not the usual! It might be a fun twist!

    Reply
    • Ashley Mayes

      November 3, 2016 at 8:47 am

      Thats what I originally thought but the hubs liked it better stopping in the dining room. I let him win one. =)

      Reply

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