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One Room Challenge: The Nursery Week 1

April 6, 2016

Follow along on our six week journey for the One Room Challenge: The Nursery Week 1

One Room Challenge Week 1 Nursery Inspiration and Plans

AHHHH it’s here!!!! Today is the first day of the One Room Challenge and I couldn’t be more excited! If you aren’t familiar with the challenge, Linda  from Calling it Home hosts a bi-annual six week challenge where she invites bloggers to completely make over a room in just six weeks. We will be sharing our progress every Thursday from now until May 12th, when the big reveal occurs. Check out the link up to see all the fantastic bloggers who are participating.

This is my first time participating in the One Room Challenge and I hope it kicks my butt into high gear to get this nursery done! I am a big procrastinator when it comes to get getting projects finished. I love to design them and decorate, but by the time I get to the end of the project, I lose steam and never pull those together final details. Since we will be revealing our rooms for all the world to see in the big One Room Challenge reveal, I think it will be good motivation to get it done!

If you saw our big announcement last week, then you know that we are having a baby girl in August. We are so excited to welcome her into our lives, but we have a ton of work to do on getting a space ready for her! Our spare bedroom has been our dumping ground since moving in 2 years ago. It is fully furnished with a bedroom suite, but is the saddest, least personality filled room in the world! About a year ago, I got disgusted with the carpet because it was all wrinkled up and I ripped it all out. It was a big surprise when my husband came home and found a half carpeted room and me laying on the floor with my back nearly thrown out!

So here is where we are at. A furnished room with absolutely no style. I have a big plan for this room and can’t wait to work on it over the next six weeks! I am not really a themey room person, so while I have a color palette, there won’t be a specific decor theme. We are using coral and mint/teal to decorate the room. This picture from Minted.Com is my room inspiration and I’m hoping will be a focal point!

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I love all the colors in it and will hopefully be pulling those all into the room!

Here’s the plan:

Paint walls in Sherwin Williams Repose Gray. The walls are currently a blueish-gray that I don’t hate, but I want a warmer gray feel.

 Sherwin William Repose Gray

Create a Polka Dot Wall Treatment using vinyl from Polka Dot Wall Stickers

Polka Dot Wall Treatment

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 Change all the hardware on the existing furniture. This bedroom suite is actually mine from when I was a baby, so I am so excited to use it for our new little one. I thought of painting it but I think the hardware will update it enough. The light sitting here is actually a new purchase for the room. This little corner nook will be the changing area.

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Replace this terrible light fixture with a ceiling fan. I know they aren’t the most stylist room piece, but I think they are so important for a nursery. From what I have read, air flow helps prevent SIDS and besides, our house is 115 years old, so no central air!

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Build a wall of book shelves and create a book nook underneath where the bed currently is.

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Floating Book Shelves

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Recarpet the bedroom. I am struggling with this one because I don’t love carpet, but think it works well in bedrooms, especially for kids’ rooms. I haven’t found any that I love yet, so I need to keep looking! If you have any pretty carpet recommendations, please let me know!

Make the closet more functional and attractive. It is pretty bare bones right now. But check out those adorable little outfits in there!! I plan to paint it a fun color and add some shelving.

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Add a gallery wall and tons of accessories! Create storage and function in this space! I have some beautiful curtains and artwork coming from Minted.Com and I cannot wait to see the color and personality they bring into the space! This pillow is my favorite and will hopefully be the center of the little book nook!

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By next week, I hope to have the walls painted and the ceiling fan installed and the furniture all in place. Check next Thursday for our progress!!

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Posted by Amanda @ Old House to New Home 43 Comments
Filed Under: 100 Room Challenge

Comments

  1. maria/simple nature decor says

    April 6, 2016 at 2:41 pm

    I just did my OCR Post early as well, its my first! I can’t wait to see the outcome each week of your nursery, so exciting.The floating shelves is going to set the tone for the room. Great job
    Maria

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  2. michelle james says

    April 6, 2016 at 2:53 pm

    So very exciting! I can’t think of anything more fun than redoing a nursery! Congratulations and best of luck!

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    • Amanda @ Old House to New Home says

      April 6, 2016 at 4:21 pm

      Thank you Michelle! We are so excited and I can’t wait to see how the room turns out!

      Reply
  3. Jen @ Fresh Crush says

    April 7, 2016 at 11:07 am

    I adore coral and mint! This is going to be great. And, congrats!

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    • Amanda @ Old House to New Home says

      April 8, 2016 at 7:23 am

      Thanks Jen!!

      Reply
  4. Mila @jestcafe says

    April 7, 2016 at 12:14 pm

    Yes! That picture from Minted is just gorgeous. The whole plan is so cute. I love coral, I love mint. This little girl is going to by psyched by the time you are done with this room.
    I am participating, too. Also doing my kids’ room.
    Best of luck!

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    • Amanda @ Old House to New Home says

      April 8, 2016 at 7:23 am

      I can’t wait to see your kids room!! Those are always so cute!!

      Reply
  5. Sarah says

    April 7, 2016 at 1:08 pm

    Eee! It’s going to be so beautiful. Truly looking forward to following your progress.

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    • Amanda @ Old House to New Home says

      April 8, 2016 at 7:22 am

      Thank you Sarah!!

      Reply
  6. Hollie Cooper says

    April 7, 2016 at 2:14 pm

    Congratulations! Nursery’s are the best, I’ll be following along as I also complete my ORC! Hollie

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    • Amanda @ Old House to New Home says

      April 8, 2016 at 7:22 am

      I can’t wait to check out yours too Hollie!!

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

    April 7, 2016 at 2:25 pm

    First of all, congratulations! It looks like you’ve got some great ideas for this nursery. Can’t wait to see how everything turns out.

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    • Amanda @ Old House to New Home says

      April 8, 2016 at 7:22 am

      Thanks Erin!!

      Reply
  8. Sabrina @ Pink Little Notebook says

    April 7, 2016 at 2:58 pm

    Congrats on the baby girl! I just had my little girl a month ago and I too am working on her nursery. Can’t wait to see your progress!

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    • Amanda @ Old House to New Home says

      April 8, 2016 at 7:22 am

      Congrats to you too!!

      Reply
  9. Lianna@ theresnoplacelikehomemke says

    April 7, 2016 at 3:16 pm

    ooo can’t wait to see how it all comes out! love the art you picked out. I am sure it is going to be great!

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    • Amanda @ Old House to New Home says

      April 8, 2016 at 7:21 am

      I am obsessed with the art!! I have so many more fun pieces to share too!! Thanks!!

      Reply
  10. Katy-ashadeofteal says

    April 7, 2016 at 4:35 pm

    Love what you have planned, can’t wait to see your Nursery. I’m also doing a new nursery for the ORC!

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    • Amanda @ Old House to New Home says

      April 8, 2016 at 7:21 am

      I can’t wait to see yours Katy!!

      Reply
  11. Jenny @ Refresh Living says

    April 7, 2016 at 6:09 pm

    Oh, it’s going to be so cute!! What fun to decorate for your soon to be new baby girl!

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    • Amanda @ Old House to New Home says

      April 8, 2016 at 7:21 am

      I will tell her when shes older that mommy lost her mind and decided to do her room in six weeks for the entire Internet to see!!

      Reply
  12. Katie says

    April 7, 2016 at 9:00 pm

    We are planning a nursery as well! Love those cute polka dots and that unique shelf in your closet!

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    • Amanda @ Old House to New Home says

      April 8, 2016 at 7:20 am

      Nurseries are so much fun! Congrats on your new baby!

      Reply
  13. Rajni says

    April 7, 2016 at 10:05 pm

    ORC is such a fun way to get a room done, especially for a new baby. Love all the design features you have chosen. Best of luck!!! Rajni

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    • Amanda @ Old House to New Home says

      April 8, 2016 at 7:20 am

      I am terrible at finishing rooms completely so I think this is the perfect way! Thank you!

      Reply
  14. Samantha says

    April 8, 2016 at 9:44 am

    It’s going to be so gorgeous!!!

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  15. bonbon @ farmhouse 40 says

    April 8, 2016 at 9:46 am

    So exciting…what a fun project to redo a nursery. Looking forward to watching your progress on this project.

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  16. Michaela @ The Lodge on Haydon says

    April 8, 2016 at 2:51 pm

    I LOVE LOVE LOVE your inspiration picture. Just beautiful, I may even borrow it : ) Congrats on the new baby, can’t wait to see how special this room will be!

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    • Amanda @ Old House to New Home says

      April 8, 2016 at 7:07 pm

      Lol, please do!! Its so pretty!!!

      Reply
  17. Tilisa says

    April 8, 2016 at 6:03 pm

    I love that print! Your ideas all sound amazing! I am so excited to see how it turns out! Congrats on the baby! So so fun!

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    • Amanda @ Old House to New Home says

      April 8, 2016 at 7:08 pm

      Thank you! I am obsessed with that print! I already have it in the frame sitting in the middle of the disaster of a room!

      Reply
  18. Tara @ Lehman lane says

    April 9, 2016 at 8:15 pm

    Can’t wait to follow along on with your nursery transformation Amanda! Love the plan especially the gold polka dots:)

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  19. Nicole Q-Schmitz says

    April 9, 2016 at 9:12 pm

    What a great focal point (the piece from Minted) to work off of – I agree with you about not having a theme-y nursery, we’re definitely going mostly gray with ours too. Love the pillow; good luck 🙂

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  20. Iris Nacole says

    April 10, 2016 at 9:56 am

    Oh my goodness, it’s going to be so cute!! I’m excited to follow along!!

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  21. April R - Uncookie Cutter says

    April 10, 2016 at 4:48 pm

    So exciting!! Can’t wait to see it all come together, you are going to make it gorgeous, i just know!

    Reply
  22. Kim says

    April 12, 2016 at 8:39 pm

    Congratulations on your new little one! I can’t wait to see her nursery come together – love the print as inspiration!

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  23. Carrie at Kenarry: Ideas for the Home says

    April 12, 2016 at 10:56 pm

    Awwww… this is going to be such a sweet space for your little girl, Amanda. I love the color palette and how you’re able to use the same furniture you had as a little girl. I can’t wait to see how it all comes together.

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    • Amanda @ Old House to New Home says

      April 13, 2016 at 10:33 am

      Thank you Carrie!! I love that she will get my furniture as well! It is perfect for a baby!

      Reply
  24. Kendra @ www.joyinourhome.com says

    April 14, 2016 at 9:23 pm

    Congratulations, Amanda! Beautiful inspiration! Excited to be in this ORC together!

    Reply

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