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One Room Challenge [Guestroom Revamp Week #1]

Welp, here goes nothing!! Do you remember way back when I started talking about this supposed guestroom revamp? Yeah, me neither. It seriously feels like forever ago! Well, just today (totally crazy, I know), I decided to participate in the One Room Challenge as a linking participant. What this means: I have 6 weeks to makeover any room of my choosing and share my progress with you all each week! The fun part is that I will link back on Thursdays to Calling it Home, where Linda hosts this wonderful ORC party for tons of bloggers to participate in! The main event takes place each Wednesday, when a carefully selected group of 20 incredible design bloggers will be sharing their One Room Challenge journey as well.

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I am super excited, but slightly nervous?! I have wanted to pump some new life into this room for quite some time, so I guess now is as good as ever to get the ball rolling…nothing like a deadline to get yourself into gear!

Today, you’ll get a peak at the current state of the guestroom and I will also share where I am pulling my inspiration from. Bye bye, brown & burgundy – hello, fresh & fun!

Week 1 – here we go!!

IMG_9352IMG_9536The Plan [Bedside area]:

new bedding
new hardware on bedside tables
new lamps or just new shades
something with the headboard??
statement piece above the bed
nightstand styling…obvi 🙂

IMG_9528 IMG_9529The Plan [small window wall]:

change out the bronze hardware
new art / gallery wall
new curtains – lighter in color or a bright print

IMG_9530 IMG_9531The Plan [Dresser area]:

makeover the mirror
paint dresser
replace hardware

IMG_9532The Plan [Random wardrobe corner]:

remove hanging clothes rack
replace armoire with something bigger & with a clothing rod inside (Oh and did I mention this room does not have a closet??!!)
insert upholstered chair – the whole room revamp did come about because of this guy  + my fabric inspiration 🙂

And on to the pretty photos of the post…

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the color + pattern with crisp white bedding – GAHH!

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The bold & bright eclectic vibe in this room is so beautiful. That patterned wall behind the bed!

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I am so in love with pattern mixing right now and this room does it so well. The color pallet is neutral with bright pops and what a fun color for the bed!

My inspiration list could truly go on and on, but I thought I would keep it simple with 3. I have slowly started to source items for the guestroom and have only made a couple of small purchases so far. I think it is about time I roll up my sleeves and get to work. After all, I have 6 (less than that now!) weeks to go and my vision seems lofty right about now. Fingers crossed I can truck along at a steady pace!

Thank you for reading and I hope you will be back to check up on me and this room! EEEK!

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  • Linda @ Calling it Home
    April 5, 2015 at 9:52 AM

    Such a pretty plan. Your guests will never leave.

    • Rachael @ This is our Bliss
      April 5, 2015 at 4:27 PM

      Thank you, Linda! That could be a good or bad thing haha! I truly appreciate you stopping by and for hosting, too, of course 🙂

  • Betty
    April 3, 2015 at 7:38 AM

    Good luck in the challenge. I can’t wait to see your progress.

  • Kristi
    April 2, 2015 at 11:15 PM

    LOVE, LOVE, LOVE the bright and cheery inspiration photos! Cannot wait to see how this comes together!!!

    • Rachael @ This is our Bliss
      April 3, 2015 at 7:52 AM

      Thanks, Kristi!! This room needs some color love for sure ha! Looking forward to watching your space transform as well!!

  • Kourtney Branagan
    April 2, 2015 at 10:22 PM

    I’m pretty certain we’ve pinned the same images for our guest room inspiration! Hooray for adding colour and fun to these spaces.

    • Rachael @ This is our Bliss
      April 3, 2015 at 7:51 AM

      You know what they say about minds that think alike!! 🙂 looking forward to following alongside you!

  • Claire Brody
    April 2, 2015 at 6:07 PM

    Love your inspiration!! So much fun color! Can’t wait to follow along!

    • Rachael @ This is our Bliss
      April 3, 2015 at 7:50 AM

      Thank you! I’m super excited to introduce some color into my house… There is very little haha! Looking forward to following you, too, Claire 🙂

  • michaelacarole
    April 2, 2015 at 5:12 PM

    Yay for guestrooms!! I am doing the guest room in my house as well and I think I even have some of those same pictures on my pinterest board! This is going to look so great when it’s done, can’t wait to follow along! : )

    • Rachael @ This is our Bliss
      April 3, 2015 at 7:49 AM

      Awesome!! Right – yay for guest rooms! I’m excited to watch your room transform as well 🙂