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    One Room Challenge - Week 1

    October 7, 2015 by Ashley Mayes 29 Comments

    You guys, I'm totally C.R.A.Z.Y! When I finished the One Room Challenge back in the Spring, I told myself that I'd be crazy to do it again. Well, I'm at it again and this time I know I'm plain crazy. In the midst of trying to tackle the kitchen and my busiest season of work, I'm throwing in a dining room makeover. I'm not talking about formal dining room, but our eat-in kitchen space. It doesn't need a ton of work but I have some pretty awesome plans that do require work. Does that make sense to anyone other than me?

    Before I get too far, let me back up and explain what the One Room Challenge is for those of you who might not know about it. The One Room Challenge (ORC) is hosted twice a year by Calling It Home. Designers and bloggers come together to tackle a room over the course of six weeks. It's really exciting to be watching all the rooms come together and the progress posted on each room each week. The usual posting schedule will be on Thursdays, but I have a prior post collaboration for this Thursday so you get it a day early.

    So, are you ready to see my space?
    How to take wallpaper down

    Wallpaper removal by Bigger Than The Three Of Us

    Bad, right? That's how we lived with the space the first year and a half.

    I decided to start working in the space, and by working I mean, selling the furniture that we had and finding a more modern table. That's as far as it went.

    Last year, we got busy with the wallpaper and after lots of sanding and painting... we arrived at a blank slate.

    Starting point in our kitchen remodel - Fresh Bright Walls

    Random furniture, I know! Sometimes, when it rains it pours while thrifting. Although it doesn't look like it in this picture, this was one of those times. I had just gotten two mid-century tables and couldn't decide where to move them to. So, this table was just hanging out in our kitchen until I decided where they would really go.

    Once I decided on the table, it didn't move. I recovered the chairs in a blue and white stripe but I was never really sold on it. It was just some random fabric that I had in storage.

    Danish Modern Dining Room Table and Chairs by Bigger Than The Three OF Us Kitchen Remodel

    I thrifted a light and upcycled it to make it more modern. We hung that to replace the shiny brass chandelier that was originally in the room.

    Upcycled Thrift Store Pendant Light for DIY Kitchen Remodel-7

    Neither one of us felt like the light was great, but it was better and cheap so it was ok.

    At some point last year, I thrifted this rug for $10.

    Kitchen Progress with thrifted Rug

    It stayed for awhile and then I decided that I didn't like it. I sold it for $15. So, no loss there.

    Around the same time as the rug, I decided that black trim would look good. So, we got to work and painted the trim and the door.

    Before and After White Trim on Windows and Black Trim on Windows

    I really like the trim change and think it totally helps the room.

    So, that's a bit of a walk down memory lane. Thanks for sticking with me! I'll be back next week with my design plans and hopefully some type of progress. If I know one thing from last go around, it's that I HAVE to make progress every week so I don't fall behind.

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    1. Kristi

      October 07, 2015 at 8:31 am

      SO excited that you'll be taking part again Ashley!!! I cannot wait to follow along!

      Reply
      • Ashley Mayes

        October 08, 2015 at 8:51 am

        Thanks Kristi! I love being able to motivate each other!!! It helps so much.

        Reply
    2. Emily @ Table & Hearth

      October 07, 2015 at 8:38 am

      You're already starting at a pretty great spot Ashley so I have no doubt this room is going to be awesome!!!

      Reply
      • Ashley Mayes

        October 08, 2015 at 8:51 am

        Yes! We've gotten it to a blank state which is a pretty good starting point.

        Reply
    3. [email protected]

      October 07, 2015 at 9:08 am

      Yay, you are doing it again! My favorite was definitely the trim change. Love it

      Reply
      • Ashley Mayes

        October 08, 2015 at 8:51 am

        Me too! I can't believe that $20 change was such a win!

        Reply
    4. Mindi

      October 08, 2015 at 9:48 am

      Ashley I love the trim change it really makes a huge difference! I can't wait to follow along and see what you come up with! I am glad we can all be crazy together! Best of luck!

      Reply
      • Ashley Mayes

        October 08, 2015 at 10:46 am

        Thanks Mindi! I've got some building plans so hopefully they will pan out! It's always a bit crazy over here.

        Reply
    5. Grace @ The Big Reveal

      October 08, 2015 at 9:56 am

      I have loved that black trim so much! Can't wait to see what you decide to do with the space.

      Reply
      • Ashley Mayes

        October 08, 2015 at 10:47 am

        Thanks Grace! It was a drastic change but I love it.

        Reply
    6. christine dovey

      October 08, 2015 at 10:09 am

      Love the black trim- looks great! Looking forward to following along:)

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      • Ashley Mayes

        October 08, 2015 at 10:48 am

        Thanks Christine! Hopefully, I will stay on track this time around!

        Reply
    7. Jessica

      October 08, 2015 at 12:33 pm

      I CANNOT wait to see what you do to your kitchen! You already know I think your house is beyond gorgeous! I will be following...

      Reply
      • Ashley Mayes

        October 08, 2015 at 7:58 pm

        Thanks Jessica! I'm hoping to up the ante for sure.

        Reply
    8. Britt @ white dog vintage

      October 08, 2015 at 12:50 pm

      I feel like you're in a really good place right now! So nice to have that pesky wallpaper out of the way. I love the stories of your furniture buying/selling. Sounds so familiar! 🙂 This is a great space, I the light is awesome. The black trim was a great move, too. Can't wait to see what you build--sounds pretty exciting!

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      • Ashley Mayes

        October 08, 2015 at 7:59 pm

        Thanks Britt! Yes, having that wallpaper out of the way is awesome! I gotta get on my design board for next week.

        Reply
    9. [email protected]

      October 08, 2015 at 5:00 pm

      Glad I see you doing it girl! Can't wait to see what you create! Xo

      Reply
      • Ashley Mayes

        October 08, 2015 at 8:00 pm

        Thanks Aniko! I'm just excited for progress!

        Reply
    10. Kyla @ HouseOfHipsters.com

      October 08, 2015 at 11:05 pm

      The black trim just completely changed yor space. Nailed it! And I'm sorry...$10 for that gorgeous rug???

      Reply
      • Ashley Mayes

        October 09, 2015 at 9:08 am

        It sure did! That rug looked better in pictures than it did in person. =)

        Reply
    11. Iris Nacole

      October 11, 2015 at 7:51 am

      I am excited to follow along with your dining room transformation!! It's going to be beautiful, I know it!

      Reply
      • Ashley Mayes

        October 12, 2015 at 7:43 am

        Thanks Iris! I love this challenge and getting to know some new blogs. I hope it turns out as good as I expect!

        Reply
    12. Corinna - A Designer At Home

      October 15, 2015 at 6:49 pm

      Can i have the light fixture?! I love that thing! I'd be sad to see it go but I bet whatever you changed it to would be gorgeous! Can't wait to see this come together!!

      Reply
      • Ashley Mayes

        October 15, 2015 at 7:21 pm

        Seriously, I wonder what it would cost to ship it?

        Reply
    13. Erin @ the-organized-life

      October 22, 2015 at 9:46 am

      That black trim looks amazing! Great idea. I can't wait to watch the progress!

      Reply
      • Ashley Mayes

        October 22, 2015 at 11:10 am

        Thanks! It was such a simple DIY that just made a huge impact!

        Reply

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