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One Room Challenge Week 1 – Living Room

October 4, 2017 Decor, DIY, One Room Challenge, Ryobi

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One Room Challenge Week 1 Living Room - www.refashionablylate.comHey everyone!  It’s time for another round of the One Room Challenge.  This round I decided to make over my living room.  It has been a room I’ve slowly worked on but haven’t done anything major to!  It’s the first room you see when you walk into my home so I’m hoping I can give it a little bit of that wow factor!  If you are new to the One Room Challenge then let me explain to you what it is.  It’s a 6 week room transformation challenge.  Throughout the 6 weeks I’ll update you on how the room is coming along. Tons of different people/bloggers participate and create truly amazing spaces!  Here are the makeovers I have done in the past:  

Bathroom  |  Guest Room  |  Gabi’s Nursery  |  Lucy’s Room

We moved into our home about 3 years ago.  The previous owners had lived here for about 17 years.  They had done some really nice stuff to the house but it wasn’t our style so we anxiously painted the living room gray. Here is what the room looked like before we moved in:One Room Challenge Week 1 Living Room - www.refashionablylate.com One Room Challenge Week 1 Living Room - www.refashionablylate.com

This room reveal might be one of the biggest projects I have taken on for the One Room Challenge.  I have so many things I want to do.  I don’t want to do it just half way.  All or nothing! For a while we had mismatched furniture and then we bought a couch and bought a chair at my husband’s work function.  I then took an old table and turned it into an ottoman.  And then I redid it again.  (Do you see a pattern with me?!)  I added some new curtains, redid a lamp, and added some decorative items to the room.  I was happy with the room but not elated.  I wanted this room to feel magical.  I’m hoping I can achieve that now with this transformation!One Room Challenge Week 1 Living Room - www.refashionablylate.com

Here is what is on our to do list for this challenge:

To Do Checklist:

  • Remove carpet
  • Add luan to subfloor
  • Install new flooring
  • Paint woodwork & trim
  • Install panel moulding
  • Replace couch
  • Buy new chairs
  • Buy new ottoman
  • Replace lighting
  • Install ceiling fan
  • Paint staircase
  • Redo lamp
  • Replace floor lamp
  • Redo tv console table
  • Redo end table

I’d like to thank our sponsors for this room makeover.  Without them this room would not have been possible!  I feel so fortunate to work with such amazing companies!  

Sherwin-Williams  |  Metrie  |  Carousel Designs

HomeRight  |  RYOBI  |  Allure  |  Lamps Plus

I can NOT wait for this room to come together!  I’m doing this so that we have a “nice” room in our house and an adult space.  It’s going to be hard not to hang out in here all the time with the girls though because I will love it!  I love doing room transformations and finally I’m doing one for myself!  I can’t wait to share this room with you!  Until next week!One Room Challenge Week 1 Living Room - www.refashionablylate.com

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  1. Colette @ restyle it wright says

    October 4, 2017 at 9:03 am

    I love the inspo mood board! It’s going to be great!

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    • Ruthie says

      October 7, 2017 at 11:35 am

      Thank you so much Colette!

      Reply
  2. Jeanie says

    October 4, 2017 at 9:16 am

    I love the high ceiling in this room and can’t wait to see this space evolve into the adult space of your dreams!

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    • Ruthie says

      October 7, 2017 at 11:35 am

      Thanks Jeanie! I love the vaulted ceilings too! Anxious to make it a little more dramatic!

      Reply
  3. mary says

    October 4, 2017 at 9:39 am

    I love the inspiration pics, especially that rug! You do have a daunting to-do list! I can’t wait to see the transformation!

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    • Ruthie says

      October 5, 2017 at 1:42 pm

      It is defintely the biggest transformation yet! Hoping I can get it all done in time! 🙂

      Reply
  4. Morgan says

    October 4, 2017 at 9:54 am

    wow this looks like a really cool design plan! can’t wait to watch it come together!

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    • Ruthie says

      October 5, 2017 at 1:36 pm

      Thanks Morgan! I’m so excited to see the final product!

      Reply
  5. Michelle James says

    October 4, 2017 at 9:58 am

    You must be so excited!! This room sounds like it is going to be stunning!! The floors will make a big difference I bet. Can’t wait to see!!

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    • Ruthie says

      October 5, 2017 at 1:34 pm

      Thanks Michelle! I can’t tell you how excited I am to have a new room! I love a good before and after!

      Reply
  6. Tee @ Beauteeful Living says

    October 4, 2017 at 10:14 am

    This is going to be such a lovely adult space once it’s all done. Yay for doing a space for yourself! That’s how I felt when I redid our master bedroom last fall. I can’t wait to redo our living room in a year or so. Look forward to following along your progress!

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    • Ruthie says

      October 4, 2017 at 1:42 pm

      Thanks so much Tee! I’m really looking forward to a space for me and my husband! 🙂

      Reply
  7. Iris Nacole says

    October 4, 2017 at 3:19 pm

    I’m excited to see all the details come together in this space, Ruthie! It’s going to be beautiful!

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    • Ruthie says

      October 4, 2017 at 10:11 pm

      Thank you Iris!!! I can’t wait to see what you have in store!

      Reply
  8. kate smith says

    October 4, 2017 at 4:13 pm

    That rug is amazing! I can’t wait to see how the space transforms!

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    • Ruthie says

      October 4, 2017 at 11:44 pm

      Thank you so much Kate! I love the rug too! I can’t wait for it to arrive!

      Reply
  9. Susie says

    October 4, 2017 at 4:45 pm

    Looks like a beautiful and functional space is on the horizon! So happy to journey with you for the Fall ORC. Looking so forward to seeing more and more of your fab plan!!! Susie from The Chelsea Project

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    • Ruthie says

      October 4, 2017 at 11:40 pm

      Thank you so much Susie! I love doing the One Room Challenge! It’s so much fun transforming a room!

      Reply
  10. Tash @ The Dreamhouse Project says

    October 4, 2017 at 5:24 pm

    I really love your mood board for this space! It’s going to be such a classy & sophisticated space. Perfect for adult conversation! Good luck! I’ll be following along & rooting for you all the way!

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    • Ruthie says

      October 4, 2017 at 11:29 pm

      You are so sweet! Thank you so much! I’m so anxious to see the final product!

      Reply
  11. Jillian Jusko says

    October 4, 2017 at 7:48 pm

    Good luck that looks like a big project! I love the navy blue couch! You will love ti when it is done!

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    • Ruthie says

      October 4, 2017 at 11:26 pm

      Thanks I’m loving the couch too! It just got delivered this week!

      Reply
  12. Susanne says

    October 4, 2017 at 8:41 pm

    I love the colors for your inspiration, I can’t wait to see how it progresses! We all need spaces for ourselves..Susanne from Pearl Street Designs

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    • Ruthie says

      October 4, 2017 at 10:16 pm

      Thank you! I’m loving the colors! It’s a little out of my comfort zone to mix so many patterns but anxious to see how it all comes together!

      Reply
  13. Happy Haute Home says

    October 5, 2017 at 9:12 am

    WOW, Cant wait to see the final reveal!

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    • Ruthie says

      October 7, 2017 at 11:23 am

      Thank you so much! I’m anxious to see how it turns out as well!

      Reply
  14. Tammy says

    October 5, 2017 at 9:45 am

    I love your design plan especially that rug! Can’t wait to follow along as you transform this space!

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    • Ruthie says

      October 7, 2017 at 11:26 am

      Thanks Tammy! I’m obsessed with the rug! I think it’s suppose to arrive today! Can’t wait!

      Reply
  15. JUSTYNN YAGIELA says

    October 5, 2017 at 10:40 am

    That ottoman looks so comfy, but not bulky. Love it!

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    • Ruthie says

      October 7, 2017 at 11:30 am

      Thank you! I love the ottoman!!

      Reply
  16. Kristen says

    October 5, 2017 at 12:51 pm

    I love the inspiration pieces you pulled together! I’m redoing/finishing my master for the first ORC I’ve ever participated in, and it’s so fun to see what other people are doing and feel like we are all in this together… Excited to see your completed living room!

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    • Ruthie says

      October 7, 2017 at 11:30 am

      How fun!! Your first challenge!! It’s so much fun and you are going to love it! It’s so fun to see what everyone does!

      Reply
  17. Lindi says

    October 5, 2017 at 3:12 pm

    Yay for another living room!! So excited! Your plans look amazing – can’t wait to see how it comes together!

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    • Ruthie says

      October 6, 2017 at 9:13 pm

      Thanks Lindi! Living rooms unite!

      Reply
  18. Libbie says

    October 5, 2017 at 8:02 pm

    Wow! This mood board is just gorgeous. Love the rug and colors. Excited to see it come together.

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    • Ruthie says

      October 6, 2017 at 9:14 pm

      Thank you so much Libbie! I can’t wait for the room to all come together!

      Reply
  19. Nicki Parrish says

    October 5, 2017 at 9:24 pm

    Loving your vision for this room, especially the rug!

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    • Ruthie says

      October 6, 2017 at 9:06 pm

      Thanks I’m so excited to see the rug in person!

      Reply
  20. [email protected] Charm says

    October 6, 2017 at 3:44 pm

    This is going to be fantastic Ruthie! I can’t wait to follow along!

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    • Ruthie says

      October 6, 2017 at 9:03 pm

      Thank you so much Brenna! I’m so excited to see how it comes out!

      Reply
  21. Norma | The House that Will says

    October 7, 2017 at 6:37 pm

    Love your moodboard and can’t wait to see your ambitious transformation!

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    • Ruthie says

      October 9, 2017 at 9:30 am

      Thanks Norma! It’s a lot to tackle and I can’t wait for it all to be finished!

      Reply
  22. Diane Rath says

    October 8, 2017 at 7:02 pm

    What a great room to make over ! It already has good bones -I can’t wait to see how things turn out!

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    • Ruthie says

      October 9, 2017 at 9:30 am

      Thanks Diane! I can’t wait for the reveal!

      Reply
  23. Jessica | Petal + Ply says

    October 9, 2017 at 8:31 pm

    Lovely plan! You got this! Can’t wait to see how the room turns out. 🙂

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    • Ruthie says

      October 11, 2017 at 11:34 pm

      Thanks so much Jessica! I’m so excited about this room!

      Reply
  24. Cara says

    October 9, 2017 at 9:37 pm

    Oh I can’t wait to watch this room unfold!! It is going to be amazing!! Get it girl!!

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    • Ruthie says

      October 11, 2017 at 11:32 pm

      Thank you so much Cara! I’m anxious for it to be finished!

      Reply
  25. CAsey says

    October 10, 2017 at 5:09 pm

    I LOVE your mood board! The rug, the sofa – all of it! I’m looking forward to following along 🙂

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    • Ruthie says

      October 10, 2017 at 7:39 pm

      Thank you so much Casey!! I’m so excited for it all to come together!

      Reply
  26. Jenny says

    October 10, 2017 at 9:03 pm

    I’m so excited to see your living room design come to life! I need all the inspiration I can get, because I keep putting off finishing our living room, but I know it needs to be done!

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    • Ruthie says

      October 11, 2017 at 11:29 pm

      It’s really satisfying doing a room where we spend so much time in! I’m always doing bedrooms so it’s nice to redo a main living space!

      Reply

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My name is Ruthie, I was born and raised in the Midwest.  I met the man of my dreams in Nashville, TN and decided to follow him back home to California.  First came love, then came marriage, then came the baby in the baby carriage.  My husband got a new job when my daughter was 2 months old and we packed up and moved halfway across the country to Minnesota, back to my homeland. We now have two beautiful little girls.

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