That’s a wrap on Week 4 of the One Room Challenge! Painting was the main thing on the agenda this week. The plan was to go with an off-white color with gray undertones, with the hope that it would make the tile pop. What do they say about best-laid plans? After getting the paint supplies all ready and the roller going…whoa, it didn’t look great in the space. See proof below.
The off-white color just looked too drab, especially in a basement bathroom space that has no natural light source. We called an audible and changed our design plan, going with a dark gray instead. After hustling to the paint store before it closed, a new color was chosen: Benjamin Moore Kendall Charcoal. Sooo much better! Paint can make such a big difference in the feel of the room, and now we can call the space modern and moody.
Lighting
The sconce that will go above the vanity arrived! It’s a very simple silhouette and works perfectly in the space. We are not going to install it until the vanity is complete, so the placement is correct. We’re anxiously waiting… we really need the extra light! Speaking of the vanity, it is being built and should be completed by the end of the week. Eek! We can’t wait to see how it turned out. Hopefully we will have all of the details next week.
Accessories
We made trips to Target, T.J. Maxx, Bed Bath & Beyond, and World Market looking for finishing pieces for the bathroom. Although every step of the design process is good, picking accessories always feels like pure fun. I found the abstract art at Target and the colors spoke to me. The face print was an instant download from Etsy. I love that it is a little quirky! Not only are crystals having a moment, but the information tag said the crystal was supposed to deliver clarity of mind—never a bad thing for the final two weeks of ORC. Although we definitely made a dent in the accessories, there are still two missing elements: towels and a bath mat. And, since we did change the wall color, we may have to make some adjustments. We will see what makes the final cut.
Here is our to-do list that we will be updating weekly. Italics mean the task is partially completed.
Demo bathroomSource and install tile- Install new vanity or repurpose old one
- Source and install light fixture
- DIY ceiling beams
- Install glass for shower
Source mirror- Source rug
- Paint walls and trim
Source art
Thanks for checking in with us this week! We have been feeling on top of everything, but as the time narrows down, it feels like there is a lot left to check off. Isn’t that how it always goes? Make sure to check out what else is going on in the ORC world.
See you next week,
Staci and Kylie
