It’s week four of the one room challenge and I’m a leeeettle overwhelmed at how much has to happen in the next two weeks to be ready for the big reveal. Let’s start with what’s happened in the first four weeks in case you need a refresher.
Week one: before pictures
Week two: new sofa, new rug, book tower
Week three: new armchairs and pillows, new dresser for TV
And here we are in week four. This week was a bit lacking in progress since I was in Charleston all weekend but, with a couple late nights (Will, you are the ultimate good sport!), we managed to assemble the new bar cart, decide on a coffee table, and move in new lamps. I hope you dig it as much as we do!
Week three:
Week four:
We are both obsessed with this bar cart. It’s actually a two piece tray table from West Elm that’s available as a mirrored tray top and matching X leg base. We saw it in their Chelsea store in the city and instantly knew it was perfect for Will and Mike’s space. I had a 15% off coupon (and may or may not have used my long-expired student ID for an extra discount… shhh) so it wound up being a pretty good deal. I think it looks like it could be a $1,000+ piece from Ralph Lauren so I was pretty pleased! Both the scale and shape are to die for.
Week one:
Week four:
As you’ll recall, the coffee table has been quite the subject of debate since we started this challenge and I wish I had a more exciting conclusion. But we were having a really hard time finding something that was JUST right for this room so we decided to save money on this one and order this plain white option from Target. Is it our favorite piece in the room? No. But the price was right and it’s brighter than what was there originally… so we’re going to go with it and accept that it’s one of the few pieces in the room that we’ll probably have to replace in a couple years. Truthfully I think we’re both excited to just have this crossed off our to do list so we can move on to the fun stuff.
Speaking of fun stuff, how killer are these Jana Bek brushstroke lamps? I’ve been following Jana on Instagram for about a year now and I just adore her bright and colorful style. I knew we had to work her hand painted lamps into this space and luckily Will loved them as much as I do. (You’ll be able to shop them at Design Darling soon!) Jana describes them as an “instant heirloom” and I just love that mentality. And of course you can’t go wrong with navy and white.
So next week I’m hoping we’ll have made some major progress on the gallery wall. All the art pieces have been arriving one by one and I am so excited to see how it all comes together. Between pieces Will already owned and works that we’ve purchased together, I know it’s the start of a collection that we both really love and intend to stare at for many years to come. Art is really the icing on the cake in any space and I’m so excited to gussy up these off-white walls and turn them into something special.
Peep my fellow challengers’ spaces below — and let me know which spaces are your favorites so far!
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I love the Einstein pictures! Where did you get these? I need to buy them for my father, who is identical to him!
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It looks SO GREAT already! I love the West Elm dresser as a media cabinet as well.
the bar cart is looking so glam!!!! yaay.
What a difference a week and a new coffee table makes. Looks great! The bar cart was the perfect choice. Masculine while still being glamorous. Can’t wait to see the gallery wall and how you’ll be addressing the windows at the entryway.
I just love the bar cart and it is all coming together beautifully! Jana’s lamps are perfect!!
The first thing I thought was “Wow, I love how that coffee table looks there!” So while it might not be your top pick, it definitely looks amazing. I am SO impressed with what you’ve done with this space in such a sort time. Amazing and motivating! Also love the candid Rory shot 😀
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is there/are there budgets for all these projects?
No, it just depends on what each individual participant wants to spend as there is a wide range of projects that people are tackling (kitchen renovations, retiling bathrooms, starting a space from scratch, etc.).
So talented! Great transformation, MacKenzie. I like the West Elm pieces and I want to do a shout out because I had such a positive experience there. I just transformed a room here with their assistance and I must say the West Elm staff is very helpful and their goods are nicely made. Handy website too1! This was a nifty project.
Ahh everything is looking amazing! Of course I’m obsessed with how the lamps & rug play together! And that bar cart is perfection. So funny we are experiencing the same coffee table debacle – but like you I had to move on!
It looks so much better. I like the white pop from the table. It also looks like the perfect height to put your feet on. Win! What a score on the bar cart. Hang on to that student id.
I’ve loved watching your series so much, and it’s inspiring to me interior design work on my apartment. Can’t believe how gorgeous this space is becoming!!
What a difference good lighting makes! Those two table lamps make the room appear brighter and more spacious. Well done!
xo, Laura
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The lamps, I just love the lamps!! I agree though, sometimes you just need to make the decision and move on. My husband and I have this issue with pretty much every rug in our apartment
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That bar cart is gorgeous, love the beautiful table lamps too! Looking forward to see more updates next week!
Jessie
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That room is looking so much better! I love the bar tray you added!
Lauren,
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I still can’t get over that sofa! So perfect! And the bar cart is so chic! I love the mix of masculine and feminine in this space. 🙂
I’m loving how the redecorating is coming along! The bar cart is a perfect addition to add maturity and glamour to the space. I’ve been on the hunt for a nice bar cart since moving to NYC but haven’t found one that fits my space and budget 🙁
I thought the white coffee table really changed the room…for the better! And now you can take your time and search out a better one. I think the room is looking so much more polished already in week 4!
Super impressed with the West Elm pieces. Loved the credenza and now the bar cart!! Does look like a RL piece. Jana’s brushstroke lamps are gorgeous!
Wow! Things are looking awesome in his place! Girlfriend of the year 🙂
Emily
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Love your shiny bar cart/tray and of course Jana’s lamps are amazing!
Hello, gorgeous bar cart!!!!!
I just love Jana Bek’s lamps!! gaaahhhh!! So beautiful and they look ideal there and they are a great investment for all stages of your life. I love great pieces like that. I love your bar table set-up. Very chic! I can’t wait to see your gallery wall next week.
Loving the little hit of glamour the bar cart adds and again, love love the sofa and artwork above!