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February 22, 2012

One Room Challenge (week6) The Finale!


Hello, and welcome back. Well, this is it.....utensils down, hands up.....oops, wrong show! This is the deadline for the One Room Challenge. In case you are new here, you can start the challenge series here. I won't spend a lot of space writing...you have a lot of rooms to visit. Here is a refresher on what my dining room looked like at the beginning (6 weeks ago)

From this


to this


to this



The corner that looked like this


Now looks like this


The corner that looked like this


Now looks like this


The corner that looked like this


Now looks like this


The non-existent window treatment now looks like this


Including a custom pagoda cornice. The tutorial for this cornice is on Chinoiserie Chic, here.


The lanterns and ceiling that looked like this



Now look like this



Here was the original plan


Here is the execution


The only thing that did not get done was a reupholster on the head chairs that you see in the beginning. I found a fabric...but ran out of time. Next up for me is the all white foyer I have dreamed of....anyone want to play "Foyer Challenge?" Here is the information & some links for this transformation:

Wall color - Benjamin Moore Metallic Glaze in Veil Cream
China Hutch transformation - go here
Plank ceiling  treatment DIY- go here
Custom Pagoda Cornice - go here
Dining Chair's transformation - go here
Screen transformation - go here

I hope you enjoyed this series. Now let's head on over to see the other rooms. I am so excited to see what they look like. 

Saved By Suzy                                                                  Nicole Scott Designs
Dutch.British.Love                                                           Kim Macumber Interiors
Trapped in North Jersey                                                   Rue de Emily
The Pink Pagoda                                                              refreshed designs
Nana Moon Shop                                                              Taylor Morgan
insideways                                                                       House Four
Living Savvy                                                                    (A Lifestyle Thing) 


32 comments:

Suzy www.savedbysuzy.blogspot.com said...

Your room looks amazing! I love all of the unique pieces...the pagoda cornice is so cool. Great job.

Janet @ House Four said...

Yahoo! It's finished and it looks fantastic! My favourite things are your china cabinet, the etagere, your lanterns and the panels as art on the wall. Well I guess I should add your cornice - so really, the whole room! Nicely done Linda.

Kerry @ Design du Monde said...

My favorite is the pagoda cornice and your drapes. They look super luxe.

Emily said...

Just fantastic! The etagere and hutch are my favorite pieces too...Thanks so much for putting this whole challenge all together Linda!

Tiffany @ {Living Savvy} said...

I LOVE it! Everything looks so pulled together and amazing! I love that cornice! and I swear those lanterns and that hutch might be gone one day because I want to steal them! Thank you so much for setting this up! I had so much fun and really enjoyed all of the other bloggers and rooms!

Kim said...

Linda, it looks beautiful! The hutch and the lanterns steal the show !! They are amazing and how you re-finished them is wonderful! Watched your tutorial on the Pagoda window treatment ... you are amazing!! Beautifully done!! I wish I had a foyer to do ... would love another challenge!!

kelly@refresheddesigns. said...

Linda this room turned out so wonderfully! Your plan laid it all out and the projects that you tackled are brilliant! Love those lanterns and all the little details around, like those two pineapples in the corner. Well done!

And thanks so much for creating this challenge. It was wonderful to be pushed on this project, and it was even more wonderful to become such good blogging pals with you and our challenge-mates!

sharon said...

GREAT job! I love the finished room. The blue on the light fixtures is my fave!

Taylor Morgan said...

love the lanterns! everything looks so well put together. :) great job!

Nicole said...

Linda it all came together beautifully! Congratulations on all the hard work you did!! I love the cabinet so much! and the lanterns really turned out great. I'm going to miss this challenge, so glad we did it!!

Tiffany said...

Linda it turned out AWESOME! I love the screens as art, the ceiling, and those lanterns! Everything is just amazing. Fantastic job!

insideways said...

Wow, it's so polished! I feel like I would pay a lot of money to eat there ;). Serious congratulations to a huge and stunning transformation. Thank you for putting the challenge together!!

The Pink Pagoda said...

Your dining room is beautiful! What a lovely job! You really accomplished an incredible amount of work in six weeks. Thank you so much for organizing this and including me -- I'm so happy to have had the opportunity!

My Crafty Home-Life said...

All right, Everyone...all I did was formulate the group e-mails...it was all of our challenge! Thank you for all of your supportive comments along the way. I don't know about you, but it feel fantastic to have that annoying room finished. What's next?

NJ Cellulose Insulation Contractor said...

That is a great transformation!! I know the feeling of finally being able to finish a pesky room. Awesome job.

Kate said...

great job! I am still in love with that hutch...

Jadyn @ Dutch.British.Love said...

It looks beautiful Linda! I love love the hutch and the lanterns! It all looks so great together! I cannot get over the fact that you did the ceiling yourself! Thank you for getting us all together for this challenge, it's been a blast!

Lisa - A Room with A View said...

Love the lanterns and ceiling, the cornice is amazing, too. The architectural changes have enhanced the look of the room along with the changes to the furnishings. Great job!

Nana Moon Shop said...

Stunning! What a change! I am oogling over that cream colored shelf! Everything ties together so nicely with the orient theme. Congratulations on a beautiful room!

Cathy Wall said...

Linda I've said this before, but what I love about this room is the fresh look and style, so different and unique! Your DIY projects are amazing, you have talent girl! This has been a fun series too, great to see what everyone can do to update a space.
Cathy

Nancy said...

My favorite part are the lanterns! Love love love the blue metallic paint.
Nancy
http://www.powellbrower.com/

Jessie said...

Linda, I love how you pulled this room together! I am really impressed by all your DIY projects. The hutch and the lanterns are my favorites! Well done!

Don't forget to enter my current giveaway for a chance to win an Amazon gift card!

Jessie
www.mixandchic.com

Elizabeth @ The Little Black Door said...

AWESOME job!!! You did such a wonderful job! And those lanters - OMG I'm in love!!

My Crafty Home-Life said...

Thank you Elizabeth for taking the time to comment. It means a lot to me. On my way over to check you out.

Design Thoughts said...

AHH!! What a difference! It looks Great!! Love the lantern color!!

Brooke @ Inside-Out Design said...

Ahhhh It's gorgeous!! Wow, what a difference!! The lanterns look AWESOME in that rich blue! What a striking focal point. Amazing job!!!

Anna Williams said...

This looks fantastic - what a great transformation! I completely adore the new lantern colour, they look totally different, and very striking. Those chairs are so beautiful too! This is a great challenge, off to check out the others now :)

My Crafty Home-Life said...

Thank you for the visit and the compliment.

My Crafty Home-Life said...

Canadian? I'm going to you blog to find out....and thanks for taking the time to comment.

Sam @ The Junk House said...

You survived the 6 weeks! You accomplished a lot and the room looks SO good! I love the blue on the lanterns!

Lisa @ Trapped In North Jersey said...

Linda, I'm finally working my way through the 2000+ posts in my reader (been a little busy moving), and wow, this room looks fantastic. I lovelovelove the etagere, and the lanterns, and everything else! It really looks fantastic. Can't wait to see what you do with the next room :-)

I just bought fabric for the next room--I am ready to get started!

Kathleen said...

What a great job!! I just love those lanterns. Sigh! I can't wait to see your next challenge!! I know I am a little behind:) Best, Kathleen

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