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One Room Challenge | The Final Room Details

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ORC Week 6 | Final Room Details

Welcome to Week 6 of the One Room Challenge, the next and final week of the series when all the prior weeks’ efforts come together to reveal a new whole. For my back entry foyer, this means adding the final room details, the accessories that really give the room personality and character. But first, let’s take a look back. (You can click on the photos for an in depth look.)

In Week 1, I began with an empty room and shared the plan and some inspiration photos.

Week 2, saw the addition of the key pieces of furniture and general room layout.

For Week 3, I began adding some decorative items, creating a vignette on the bureau.

Back entry before pic       One Room Challenge | Back Entry Furniture | Designthusiasm.com       One Room Challenge Week 3 | Foyer Vignette | Designthusiasm.com

For Week 4, I began a new vintage collection to tuck into an empty corner.

In Week 5, I added and styled a bookshelf on a separate wall across from the chairs.

Which brings us to Week 6 and the reveal of the final room details…

ORC Week 4 | Starting a Collection | Designthusiasm.com       Styling a Ladder Bookshelf | Designthusiasm.com       ORC Week 6 | Final Room Details

This week I took a good long look at the space and really analyzed what was missing to achieve the concept I wanted to convey.

ORC Week 6 | Final Room Details

The essential character of the room is centered on its pale nearly neutral tones, a pretty French Country influence, a bit of gilded bling and a healthy dose of vintage. On that score, there were a few things I felt were missing.

ORC Week 6 | Final Room Details

I love the chippy patina of the cherubic garden statue on the chest and I wanted to enhance this look with some additional pieces in the same feel. I found these wonderful vintage plaques at a local antique market and their oval shape related nicely with the curves of the gilded mirror.

ORC Week 6 | Final Room Details

Another key addition was the inclusion of grain sack pillows. I felt the room was lacking in authentic vintage pieces and so I bought the burlap sack from a European online shop and when I received it I cut it in half and made two pillows from the cloth.

ORC Week 6 | Final Room Details

I really enjoy the casual tone the pillows add to the room. Our front entry is much more formal and serious, and I wanted the back to be more relaxed, albeit French and pretty.

ORC Week 6 | Final Room Details

A quick check of the room confirms that most of my essential defining design elements (outlined in this post) are present and accounted for. I love the mix of patina with shimmer and I’ve got it well covered here. From mercury glass candlesticks to the gilded box and mirror, there’s plenty of gleam in the room to balance the worn and chippy finishes.

ORC Week 6 | Final Room Details

The vintage brass umbrella stand houses the beginnings of my new walking stick collection, introduced in my post a few weeks ago.

ORC Week 6 | Final Room Details

ORC Week 6 | Final Room Details

The needlepoint rug was added for interest while maintaining the character of the room. I would have loved to replace the tile floor, but that’s for another day.

ORC Week 6 | Final Room Details

To give you a sense of where this space fits into the layout of our home, this view shows you a peek into the dining room. You can also glimpse the adjoining wall where the bookcase is situated.

ORC Week 6 | Final Room Details

The shelves were styled in an earlier post and are chock full of vintage treasures.

ORC Week 6 | Final Room Details

I previously tried a smaller vase here, but I prefer the larger one shown this week. The shot of subtle color works well with the feel of the general decor.

ORC Week 6 | Final Room Details

ORC Week 6 | Final Room Details

The final piece is the crystal chandy that presides over the entire room.

ORC Week 6 | Final Room Details

And there you have the finished room, or as finished as it can be for now. I do have further plans for the future that include a new floor, crown molding and larger chandelier. I thoroughly enjoyed participating in the One Room Challenge series and I want to thank Linda from Calling It Home for hosting us the past 6 weeks. Please enjoy the other entries at the link below as they are all presenting their final reveals today!

One Room Challenge Participant

Source List – Click on the items below for direct links to the products. Where actual items were no longer available, I’ve provided similar options. (This post contains some affiliate links for your convenience. Click here to read my full disclosure policy.)

  • White cane back chairs
  • Grain Sack for Pillows
  • White chest (similar, in fact I like this one better… ;-))
  • Vintage French mirror
  • Mercury Glass Candlesticks
  • Trinket box
  • Cherub garden statue
  • Crystal chandelier
  • Ladder bookshelf
  • Needlepoint rug (similar)
  • Vintage umbrella stand
  • Tuscan vase (on floor)

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27 Comments Filed Under: Evergreen Decor, Homestyle   Tagged With: Back Entry Foyer, Final Room Details, One Room Challenge

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  1. Pamela says

    Thursday, May 12, 2016 at 7:28 am

    Very pretty, well thought out and functional space. It really speaks to your decorating style. I so appreciate you participating in the challenge and doing a space that did not take on structural changes or construction. I am a pretty slow decorator and it is affirming to see a space evolve over the course of a couple of months. Really enjoyed following your progress and your informative posts on the process you use to achieve the final result.

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    • Lory at Designthusiasm says

      Friday, May 13, 2016 at 2:13 am

      Thanks so much, Pamela!! I could never do structural in 6 weeks… lol!! Of course, I didn’t know about the challenge until the night before it started, so I made a very quick choice… 😉 So glad it resonated with you!!

      Reply
  2. Linda says

    Thursday, May 12, 2016 at 10:25 am

    Your room makeover is lovely! I really appreciate you sharing the process with us, week-by-week. I love what I call “casual elegance” in room design. Just can’t get away from the bling but love the relaxed feeling of casual style. Congratulations on creating a design that will “make you smile” and inspire us!

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    • Lory at Designthusiasm says

      Friday, May 13, 2016 at 2:11 am

      Thank you, Linda! I use the term casual elegance, as well! 🙂 It’s definitely what I’m going after, so I’m really glad it read that way. Thanks for visiting!!

      Reply
  3. Nancy @ slightly Coastal says

    Thursday, May 12, 2016 at 12:57 pm

    You have such a way with the details! So very pretty! The chairs, chandelier, and accessories are to die for. I love it all! Way to go!

    Nancy

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    • Lory at Designthusiasm says

      Friday, May 13, 2016 at 2:10 am

      Thanks so much, Nancy!! So fun doing the challenge with you and sharing the ups and downs along the way… 🙂

      Reply
  4. Vel says

    Thursday, May 12, 2016 at 3:09 pm

    Lory, your entry is just beautiful! I’m inlove with the mirror and how you styled around it!Congrats & CHEERS to us for another room done!

    Reply
    • Lory at Designthusiasm says

      Friday, May 13, 2016 at 2:09 am

      Thank you! I’m so glad this tiny room read ok. So hard to photograph… 🙂

      Reply
  5. Elise says

    Thursday, May 12, 2016 at 3:16 pm

    So lovely and feminine!!! xx

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    • Lory at Designthusiasm says

      Friday, May 13, 2016 at 2:08 am

      Thanks!

      Reply
  6. bobbi duncan says

    Friday, May 13, 2016 at 12:32 am

    Beautiful prelude to all the glam that lies beyond. I love your plaques!

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    • Lory at Designthusiasm says

      Friday, May 13, 2016 at 2:07 am

      Thanks so much, Bobbi!!

      Reply
  7. Danielle says

    Friday, May 13, 2016 at 1:17 pm

    Those chairs are beautiful. Stunning room!

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  8. Denise Hardy says

    Sunday, May 15, 2016 at 2:56 am

    It all looks beautiful and with so many pretty details – love your choices 🙂

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  9. Erin Spain says

    Sunday, May 15, 2016 at 9:43 pm

    Very pretty! I love that mirror!

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    • Lory at Designthusiasm says

      Sunday, May 15, 2016 at 10:27 pm

      Thanks so much, Erin!!

      Reply
  10. Nikki Gwin says

    Monday, May 16, 2016 at 3:55 pm

    I love the results! And I just might find a couple of inspiration ideas here.
    🙂 gwingal

    Reply
  11. Kathy Pelletier says

    Monday, May 16, 2016 at 6:40 pm

    It is so beautiful and a look that never goes out of style In love!!

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  12. Deb says

    Tuesday, May 17, 2016 at 8:06 am

    Looks beautiful Lory! Love those grainsack pillows : ) Such stunning pieces in here!

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  13. [email protected] says

    Tuesday, May 17, 2016 at 8:41 am

    What a transformation and happy place whether leaving or arriving. I like that it continues the style of the rest of your lovely home in a less formal way. Lovely!

    Reply
  14. Brenda says

    Tuesday, May 17, 2016 at 12:05 pm

    Love those walking sticks – what a great idea for a collection. I just saw a couple at my local antiques mall ( I may have to go look at them again…). Very nice!

    Reply
  15. Cynthia Chilson Finger says

    Tuesday, May 17, 2016 at 11:34 pm

    Such a gorgeous room. Thanks for sharing, Cynthia

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

    Saturday, May 21, 2016 at 9:32 pm

    What a pretty space. Beautifully done.

    Reply
  17. Mary Vitullo says

    Saturday, June 4, 2016 at 10:25 pm

    Love everything about this entryway. Beautifully done.

    Reply
  18. Florence says

    Sunday, June 5, 2016 at 9:00 am

    Wow, that is beautiful Lory! Every detail adds to your overall French vintage look. I love your chandy and the gold box, and the plaques….just everything! I need you to come do this in my house!

    Reply
  19. CB says

    Thursday, January 18, 2018 at 6:02 pm

    Beautiful job & well done…just a note: Don’t change the flooring…it really adds to the elegance of the room!

    Reply
    • Lory at Designthusiasm says

      Thursday, January 18, 2018 at 10:59 pm

      Thanks so much! I was hoping to do marble, so it should still be elegant, but it will have to wait, so I’m glad you think this one looks nice… 🙂 Thanks for visiting!

      Reply

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