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One Room Challenge Week 3: Buh-Bye Black Walls

October 18, 2016 by Cassie 56 Comments

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Hey guys!  I am excited today because this past weekend we made some good progress for One Room Challenge week 3 and I can see the plan starting to come together.One Room Challenge Linking ParticipaintPin

Today I actually have some much prettier photos than last week’s update and will share with you the new paint color as well as as some of the other items that I’ve ordered or found for this space.  Before I show you the new color, let’s all pause for a moment and take one last look at these black walls.

Bohemian Black BedroomPinI went black with these walls a couple of years ago and have never once regretted it.  The moody dark color felt cozy and perfect for that space.  However, we don’t use the guest room as much as I thought we would, and who needs a room that doesn’t get much use when the house isn’t big to begin with… not us!

When we decided to make it Emmy’s room, she was thrilled to select a new wall color.  She specifically wanted a room with a Mexican boho feel to it, and she wanted vibrant colors, but a softer wall color. I kid you not… my 9 year old communicated to me that this is what she wanted without prompting from me.  She may have a career ahead of her! I pulled out my Clark & Kensington fan deck, and let her mull it over for a week.  She narrowed it down to four choices including a pale sherbet orange, a soft barely there pink, light mint, and a pale aqua. I loved all of the colors she was contemplating, so I was no help.  I also didn’t want my opinion to color her final choice (pun not intended).  This room was going to become hers, and I wanted her to really feel the ownership (because maybe, just maybe, PLEASE DEAR GOD MAYBE, this ownership will help her be more responsible and tidy!)  After thinking and talking it over, Emmy selected “Aqua Mist” by Clark & Kensington, which is a gorgeous soft minty aqua.  The folks at Ace Hardware were kind enough to supply the paint for this project.

I prepped on Saturday by using Dap patch and paint to fill all the existing nail holes.  I allowed that to dry, and sanded it down smooth.  Sunday, I got to work with the paint.  With the first coat on, I was a little nervous, but I was painting a very light color over dark, so it didn’t look as true to color at first.  BY the time I applied the second coat, it was glorious!  Even painting a light color over the black walls, I only needed two coats of paint as Clark & Kensington is paint and primer in one.  I did use a third coat on the areas I had to cut in with a brush though.  And here it is in its new shade…Aqua Boho BedroomPinIt’s funny because so much of the furniture is staying in the room, but wow, what a dramatic difference a wall color can make! And I have to be honest… I wasn’t sure that the kilim rug would work with the wall color but I was holding onto hope.  And I just love it!  The rug is a nice bright contrast.  Below you can a glimpse of the pendant I am hoping to use, but it needs rewiring and I’ve never done that.aqua-boho-bedroom-progressPin

The mirror over the desk was a vintage find (similar here) and I love that the black really brings the darkness of the rug to the wall and helps unify it, but the white midcentury desk keeps it light.  Emmy and I found the midcentury black iron stool at an antique shop (similar here) and she fell in love with it and pretty much begged me for it.  #icantsaynotoher

Vintage Tree PaintingPinYou may have also noticed the artwork over the bed.  Emmy and I found this vintage painting at a yard sale this summer for $7 and we loved the colors and design and were hoping to use it in her room.  She’s currently at school as I work, and the last she saw of the room was just the wall color and everything else pretty much a mess… so it hasn’t yet been Emmy approved.  So maybe it will stay there, and maybe it won’t.  I love it and hope she does, too.  While Emmy was at school, the headboard also got a fresh coat of white paint.  It was looking a little dingy next to the pretty walls.

One of the reasons that Emmy really wants this room is that it’s got more space to allow for Snowball to sleep with her.  If you read yesterday’s post and saw their costume pairing, you know how much these girls adore each other.  Well, a month ago, I stumbled upon this beautiful white wicker vintage trunk, and I almost didn’t get it, even for just $10, because I didn’t have a space for it. (Similar here).Vintage Trunk as NightstandPinBut as I was looking at it, the neatest thing happened when I opened it… it opened not up, but out.Bedside Vintage Trunk as Nightstand and Dog BedPinThe plan is for this to be Emmy’s nightstand as well as dog bed for Snowball.  We’ll just make her some pillows and then she can just curl up in there each night (it will stay open!).

Because it’s wicker and not flat and Emmy loves to have bedside water, a tray is a necessity.  I scored this vintage flamingo tray at a local antique shop which is perfect for her room.

Vintage Flamingo TrayPinLet me show you some of the other things that I’ve found and ordered for this room.

This basket was a Goodwill score, and I have been hoarding it, waiting for the right reason to pull it out.  It’s  going to be perfect to store 3% of her 892 stuffed animals.

Vintage Boho Lidded BasketPin

This room currently has one set of sheets that none of us like, so new sheets were needed since Emmy’s moving from a full to a queen size bed.   On a recent trip to Target, I found these “cool burst” minty tribal print sheets in queen. (I actually really wanted to get her these woodland whimsy sheets, but they don’t carry queen in store).

cool burst xhiliration sheetsPin

A friend gave me this inspirational notepad last year, and the color is perfect and looks lovely on Emmy’s desk.  She loves to write and dream, so I think this notepad will be well suited for her.

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As you can see from the images above, I’ve removed the curtains from the room as well as the previous curtain rods.  They will relocate to inside the double closets along the wall that faces the bed, and I’ve ordered 4 of these panels.

Pom Pom CurtainsPin

As for the windows, they of course need treatments, but I decided to keep it simple.  Just as in our other bedrooms and in our living room, we will be using Blindster blinds in the same style and finish we have throughout.  Since we will have curtains in the closets, I think this clean and simple look in the windows will work well.Custom Bamboo Blinds in Dormer NookPin

Apparently I can’t get enough pom poms, and I ordered this $15 bed skirt from Amazon… with pom poms!  The reviews say that it is white as described and not creamy as show, so I am counting on it.
PinI think that about does it for this week!  I tried to get a lot done as Emmy and I are taking a mother daughter road trip this weekend and won’t be around to tackle anything major.  So next week, don’t expect anything big, OK?  😉 

You can check out the other weeks here:

Week 1

Week 2

 

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Comments

  1. Julia@Cuckoo4Design says

    October 18, 2016 at 7:42 am

    Have fun on your road trip! The room is looking great and I love the basket.

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    • Cassie says

      October 18, 2016 at 10:21 am

      thank you! i can’t wait!!!!

      Reply
  2. Krystine www.KrystineEdwards.com/blog says

    October 18, 2016 at 7:46 am

    So cute! I didn’t realize you joined! Good luck!

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    • Cassie says

      October 18, 2016 at 10:20 am

      my first time! i am a virgin!

      Reply
  3. Kelly elko says

    October 18, 2016 at 8:12 am

    Love that you let Emmy Take the lead and that dog bed table is the best idea!

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    • Cassie says

      October 18, 2016 at 10:20 am

      i just couldn’t believe my luck when it opened forward and it was like a light bulb moment!

      Reply
  4. Emy says

    October 18, 2016 at 8:25 am

    It’s looking so good! That basket is super amazing. Love it!

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    • Cassie says

      October 18, 2016 at 10:19 am

      wasn’t it a good find?!? i have seriously been hoarding it in my garage.

      Reply
  5. Shelley | Crazy Wonderful says

    October 18, 2016 at 9:46 am

    This is going to be such a fun room for her! I’m going crazy over that flower basket you found. It’s so cool!

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    • Cassie says

      October 18, 2016 at 10:01 am

      thank you, shelley! fun for me, too!

      Reply
  6. Jenny@EvolutionofStyle says

    October 18, 2016 at 5:37 pm

    I think you’re achieving her vision! I’m amazed at how much pom-pom stuff I’m finding (now that I’m not looking for it anymore, of course). I have a pom pom weakness. 🙂 I love how it’s taking shape! I’m starting to feel better about my design plan as well, and am excited to pull it together. Bedding is still my nemesis – I swear, I have so much bedding stuff right now, I look like a hoarder.

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    • Cassie says

      October 19, 2016 at 7:21 am

      haha! i know- there really is a lot out there! and i can’t wait to see what you do- i am loving your colors!

      Reply
  7. Gretchen@BoxyColonial says

    October 18, 2016 at 6:25 pm

    I love the direction you’re going with this room, and I love the color Emmy chose! It’s a lot like the very light aqua in my sunroom 🙂

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    • Cassie says

      October 19, 2016 at 7:19 am

      she chose well!

      Reply
  8. Tania says

    October 18, 2016 at 10:26 pm

    Sounds like she has the decorating gene ;o) I can’t believe how different it looks with the new paint color… It’s looking great so far, I love that flamingo tray! Sometimes it’s the littlest things that make us happy, ha ha! have fun on your trip!

    Tania

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    • Cassie says

      October 19, 2016 at 7:17 am

      thank you- i am having fun with this room! and we will have a blast! 🙂

      Reply
  9. Carol @ CAD INTERIORS says

    October 19, 2016 at 11:08 am

    This room exemplifies the power of paint. Such a transformation with the lighter wall color! Love all the vintage finds you’ve incorporated – especially that wicker trunk. Your room makeover is looking oh so good!!!

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    • Cassie says

      October 21, 2016 at 8:59 am

      thank you so much! i love that trunk and was happy to find it!

      Reply
  10. Jessica | Petal + Ply says

    October 19, 2016 at 1:36 pm

    Emmy picked a winner. Very pretty paint color!

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    • Cassie says

      October 21, 2016 at 8:58 am

      she really did! i love it!

      Reply
  11. Vicki and Jennifer 2 Bees in a Pod says

    October 20, 2016 at 8:45 am

    Holy smokes – you got so much accomplished this week! Your daughter has excellent taste – we love the new paint color and all of the other decor choices. We just know she is going to be thrilled with her new room!

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    • Cassie says

      October 21, 2016 at 8:54 am

      thank you so much, ladies!

      Reply
  12. Delia Gibbs says

    October 20, 2016 at 9:37 am

    I love, love, love this room! I am an island girl and that basket is home to me. It made me happy just looking at it, and certainly brought back memories. Thank you, and thanks for your kind words shared on my blog : ).

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    • Cassie says

      October 21, 2016 at 8:52 am

      thank you so much, delia!!!

      Reply
  13. Carissa says

    October 20, 2016 at 12:36 pm

    Cassie I am LOVING this room makeover. I just love that we both have an Emmy! I think girls rooms are the absolute most fun makeovers ever. Ok so I’m just loving your blog so much and the fact that we are both big thrifters. My ORC is going to have tons of thrift store items as well. I LOVE LOVE LOVE that bed and nightstand and it’s so funny because I literally just picked up two matching nighstands exactly like those except they are natural color instead of white. They were only $25 for the pair and I couldn’t pass because I totally could see them being used as nightstands. Can’t wait to see this room completed and so glad to have found you!

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    • Cassie says

      October 21, 2016 at 8:46 am

      oh that is a steal on those nightstands! and thank you SO much for the thoughtful comment! i have been following you on instagram for a bit and love your style so this just made my day! seriously!!!! and i agree that girls rooms are the most fun ever. i have redone emmy’s room so many times only because i enjoy doing it! luckily she loves change. 😉

      Reply
  14. Melissa @ Polished Habitat says

    October 20, 2016 at 3:04 pm

    All the pom-poms are so fun!

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    • Cassie says

      October 21, 2016 at 8:44 am

      pom pom all the things!

      Reply
  15. Kathryn Griffin says

    October 20, 2016 at 3:07 pm

    Who knew pom poms would be all the rage! Love them! And, the new wall color is fabulous! Thanks for sharing and thanks for the visit at The Dedicated House!

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    • Cassie says

      October 21, 2016 at 8:44 am

      pom poms are the best, right?!?!

      Reply
  16. Vanessa@Decor Happy says

    October 20, 2016 at 3:12 pm

    LOVE the new wall colour what a difference just by doing that! And you found the perfect vintage finds – love the flamingo tray (I just bought my daughter flamingo sheets – so pretty!) and the wicker nightstand couldn’t be any more practical. And have always been a fan of that style of bed and pom poms.

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    • Cassie says

      October 21, 2016 at 8:43 am

      thank you so much, vanessa! yes, i love the bed and am so glad emmy loved it and wanted to keep it! i actually lucked out because she wanted most of the guest room furniture to remain!

      Reply
  17. ashley@biggerthanthethreeofus says

    October 20, 2016 at 3:53 pm

    You had me at pom poms! Seriously that bedskirt is the cutest ever!

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    • Cassie says

      October 21, 2016 at 8:42 am

      thank you, ashley! i can’t wait for the bedskirt to come!

      Reply
  18. Amy, Home Glow Design says

    October 20, 2016 at 8:15 pm

    Hooray for poms poms! So granny chic. And Mexicana 😉 I put some ones I ordered from Country Curtains on Ikea Aina linen curtains that I pleated in our bedroom and everyone loves them.

    Also, super cool idea for dog bed and dresser. I’ll have to keep that idea in my back pocket!

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    • Cassie says

      October 21, 2016 at 8:40 am

      thank you so much, amy! i couldn’t believe that piece for a dog bed- it couldn’t be more perfect!

      Reply
  19. Jenny @ Refresh Living says

    October 20, 2016 at 8:45 pm

    I love the new wall color, and I love even more that your daughter picked it out! She’s talented!!

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    • Cassie says

      October 21, 2016 at 8:40 am

      thank you, jenny! i am just going to let her design the rest of the house.

      Reply
  20. Jen @ Noting Grace says

    October 20, 2016 at 9:08 pm

    Have a great trip ! I am LOVING those curtain panels! Super cute! Can’t wait to see the big reveal!

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    • Cassie says

      October 21, 2016 at 8:39 am

      thank you, jen!

      Reply
  21. Charlotte Smith says

    October 20, 2016 at 9:23 pm

    Oh you’re speaking my love language with those pom poms! 🙂 I love how all the colors and patterns are coming together. Such a fun space!

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    • Cassie says

      October 21, 2016 at 8:39 am

      thank you, charlotte!

      Reply
  22. Karrie Trowbridge says

    October 21, 2016 at 9:59 am

    Oh my gosh! Cooolest mom ever award!! I love what you’ve done and are going to do in there! Emmy is going to have an awesome room!! You’re little statement cracked me up…Storage basket for 3% of her 892 stuffed animals….Hahaha!

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    • Cassie says

      October 21, 2016 at 1:02 pm

      haha! thank you so much, karrie! i appreciate it! 🙂

      Reply
  23. Nicole @ The Inspired Hive says

    October 21, 2016 at 12:14 pm

    I love the new wall color and the combo nighstand/pet bed!!! Perfect! 🙂 Can’t wait to see it all come together!

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    • Cassie says

      October 21, 2016 at 1:00 pm

      thank you so much, nicole!

      Reply
  24. heather says

    October 22, 2016 at 8:05 am

    I can’t get enough pom poms either!! They are going to be everywhere in Charlotte’s room, too! Emmy’s will be teal, and Charlotte’s pink 🙂 You are smart to have ordered…I’m sewing and it’s all taking me FOREVER. The price I pay for being cheap 😉 Love the wall color. It’s looking so pretty w/ all your fun eclectic touches!!

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    • Cassie says

      October 25, 2016 at 8:19 am

      thank you so much! i really am amazed at how much i love the wall color! emmy chose well.

      Reply
  25. Linda says

    October 23, 2016 at 10:10 am

    You can never have too much pom poms! The wall color is so pretty and fresh! Love the wicker basket as a nightstand pet bed combination {I actually passed up one one of these before and I’m still kicking myself!}. I can’t wait to see it all come together.

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    • Cassie says

      October 25, 2016 at 8:16 am

      amen! i agree on pom poms! and i should kick you, too, for passing that up! 😉

      Reply
  26. Erin @ Lemons, Lavender, & Laundry says

    October 26, 2016 at 10:22 am

    Wow! What a complete change with that paint color! Looks like you found so many perfect items for this room. How perfect that wicker stand is for Snowball.

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    • Cassie says

      October 26, 2016 at 1:16 pm

      i was so excited about that wicker piece- it was perfect!

      Reply
  27. Rachael @ This is our Bliss says

    October 27, 2016 at 5:24 pm

    I love a girl who knows what she wants!! Too funny how she told you her “vision”!! Beautiful so far 😉

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    • Cassie says

      October 27, 2016 at 5:31 pm

      haha! thank you!

      Reply
  28. Kim says

    October 30, 2016 at 11:52 am

    I loved the wall color before, but this is lovely and light and bright! Looking great!

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    • Cassie says

      November 2, 2016 at 6:36 pm

      it’s a big change but we love it!

      Reply

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