“Good things come to those who wait,
But better things come to those
Who work for it.”
Hello darlings, and welcome to my virtual “The One Room Challenge Is DONE!” dance party! You may not be able to see me dancing, but believe me, I am dancing, and I’m singing Sia’s Alive at the top of my lungs! I’m not gonna lie, It. Feels. Good.
My photographer jokes that I really should have called this one the “One Floor (And A Bit) Challenge.” He’s right. Because our main floor is so open concept, our living room makeover spilled over into zhushing the kitchen and dining room a bit, and even crept up the stairs with our lovely gallery wall. The good news is this: ONE, we did it! And TWO: we love it! I couldn’t be more grateful to be on the other side of this design dare, and I’m thrilled to be sharing the reveal with you today.
For simplicity’s sake, I’ll share the source info with you below each photo. I can’t wait to hear what you think, so please share your thoughts in the comments below!
SOURCES
DRAPERY FABRIC: Groundworks for Lee Jofa / UTTERMOST COPPER DRUM TABLE: Bellacor / BRASS FLOOR LAMP WITH LINEN SHADE: LampsPlus / COPPER FRAMED ARTWORK BY JAIME DERRINGER: Minted / GUMI ARMCHAIR BY BRUNO MOINARD: Avenue Road / VELVET LEOPARD PILLOW: Arianna Belle / BABY TEARS PLANT: Sweet Woodruff / PINK SOFA BY HUGUES CHEVALIER, PARIS: Emily Quinn / VINTAGE BEADED LEATHER TRIBAL PILLOW: Stone Textile / PEARL COFFEE TABLE: Bernhardt / SOUK RUG: West Elm / BRASS BOX ON COFFEE TABLE: Pottery Barn / COPPER CANDLE: Kit + Ace / QUARTZ GEODE: Centro Garden
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ESSEX CREAM LEATHER CHAIRS: Industrial Storm for Whittington & Co. / KUBUS ARGENT PILLOWS: Arianna Belle / FRINGE FLOROGRAPHY PRINT: Ashley Woodson Bailey via Citizen Atelier, finished with ArtResin / MODERN RESIN CANDLESTICKS: Creators Of Objects / DWELL STUDIO BLACK DECORATIVE BOX: AllModern / COFFEE TABLE BOOKS: Emily Quinn / HAVEN SMALL DRESSER: Bernhardt / BRASS SHIFT KNOBS ON DRESSER: Upper Canada Specialty Hardware / DWELL STUDIO GOLD URCHIN (on side table): AllModern / SILVER TRAY WITH HORN HANDLES: AllModern
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PAINTING ON PIANO: David Gillanders via ArtInteriors / “LEGS” PHOTOGRAPH: Jeremy + Claire Weiss via ArtStar, framed in Framed & Matted frame / SEBASTIAN HERKNER BELL SIDE TABLE: Avenue Road
And now, on to the dining room refresh! I can’t begin to tell you how much I love the softness added by the simple Kravet linen drapes, made sophisticated by the elegant trim detail banding the leading edge of each panel. As it turns out, softness was the theme for this room’s update, and the lambswool seat covers communicate that in both look and feel, making our Ghost chairs a much more comfortable perch for long, lingering dinners with family and friends. Also adding to the feminine edge is the stunning floral arrangement by Lisa Gray of Sweet Woodruff in the centre of the table. In my dream life, I’ll have arrangements from Lisa in my house on a weekly (or at least monthly) basis! Also on my dream life wish list is the stunning Serax Belgian tableware from Emily Quinn. So organic, so elegant, so unexpected. I couldn’t love these pieces more!
SOURCES
PANEL MOULDINGS: Metrie / BLACK HONEYCOMB VASE: Joss & Main / FLORAL ARRANGEMENT: Sweet Woodruff / ORGANIC FINE BONE CHINA DINNERWARE: Emily Quinn / STEMWARE: Emily Quinn / COPPER FLATWARE + LINEN NAPKINS: West Elm / CREAM LINEN DRAPERY FABRIC + GREY DECORATIVE TRIM: Kravet Canada / ARTWORK: Kathleen Weich via ArtInteriors
Up next is the zhush of the kitchen which was one part pretty and one part practical. The practical came in the form of an upgrade to touchless technology with our amazing Brizo faucet and matching soap dispenser. Practicality also came home to live with us via the glorious arrival of our Bosch dishwasher, the silent, panelled-in wonder that has made our lives forever better. The pretty is all about the transformation of the bookcase, the gorgeous Groundworks Channels linen faux roman valance, and the gorgeous copper accents from Wayfair.
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COPPER CANNISTER SET: Wayfair / HAMMERED COPPER TRAY: Wayfair / POTTED ORCHIDS: Fiori Oakville / TURKISH TEA TOWEL: Pamuk & Co. / CHANNELS EBONY LINEN FABRIC FOR FAUX ROMAN: Groundworks for Lee Jofa / SOLNA TOUCHLESS FAUCET + MATCHING SOAP DISPENSER: Brizo / PANELLED-IN DISHWASHER: Bosch
I’m not going to lie, the bookcase makeover is my favourite change in the kitchen. The tension between the sophisticated and edgy Thibaut faux alligator wallpaper on the cabinet back, the more feminine leopard wallpaper-wrapped books with their calligraphy labels, and the Anewall portrait of a lady, elegantly framed and dipped in Farrow & Ball paint sets up my favourite kind of juxtaposition. It is both modern and traditional, a mix of masculine and feminine, a touch of classic and a dash of unexpected whimsy.
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FAUX ALLIGATOR WALLPAPER: Thibaut / LEOPARD PRINT WALLPAPER: Thibaut / PORTRAIT OF A LADY: Anewall DIPPED IN PITCH BLACK PAINT: Farrow & Ball /
And last but not least, the gallery wall seen from a different angle than the one I shared with you last week. If you’re planning to create a gallery wall yourself and want to know my sweat-proof method for getting it done in no time flat, be sure to pop back to last week’s post and download your guide to installing a gallery wall like a pro!
ART FROM LEFT TO RIGHT: ABSTRACT PAINTING BY KATHLEEN WEICH: ArtInteriors / CALIFORNIA WALL: Art by Melody Hansen in Framed & Matted frame / BLUE MONDAY SIGNED PHOTOGRAPHIC PRINT: Minted, framed in Framed & Matted frame / ABSTRACT PAINTING BY TREVOR CRAIG MCDONNELL: ArtInteriors / SMALL LANDSCAPE WITH CLOUDS PAINTING: Etsy, framed in Framed & Matted frame / SIGNED + FRAMED TREE RING PHOTOGRAPH: Minted / PAIR OF MIXED MEDIA SMALLS BY JAY HODGINS: ArtInteriors / MANUEL ANTONIO ROCKS SIGNED PHOTOGRAPH: Minted
I don’t know about you, but I cannot wait to see the reveal posts from all of my fellow One Room Challenge daredevils! Be sure to check out the links to their blogs below, and come on back here next week for more fuel for your beautiful life!
For now, I’m signing off with a heart bursting with gratitude for the amazing people who made this edition of the One Room Challenge possible: my incredible husband, Linda from Calling It Home, my supportive network of friends and incredible brand partners, and all of you amazing friends who have chosen to come along for the ride. Thank you for joining me! I hope you’ve come away feeling inspired for how you can tell your own story through designing your home one room (or perhaps one floor) at a time.
All photographs by Larry Arnal
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This space is gorgeous I love everything about it! Those curtains and that couch…. And thanks for adding the printable–I’m a guest ORC participant and have been stressed out of my mind! This is very helpful. Oh, and I love the faux roman shade… I also did one in my room reveal:)
Sarah, your spaces are beautiful!!!!???????? well done, you didn’t miss a beat.
Thank you, Hollie!! I cannot wait to see the gorgeousness you reveal tomorrow! xoxo
this is absolutely stunning!! I love your subtle pops of colour, it’s such a sophisticated space
WOW!!! Absolutely a one-floor challenge….NAILED IT! I’m in love with the couch (especially the color!!! It’s perfect), the curtains, the acrylic dining room chairs, the art, the black and white motif….GIRL! EEEE! Congratulations! It looks soooo amazing!!! xx
You’re too much – thank you so much, Elise!! I’m feeling the love. xx
Oh SARAH!!!
Nothing short of AMAZING! Not that I expected anything less from you!! Seriously… its PERFECT!! And to be honest…. I’m kind of thankful for the sofa mix up… i LOVE it in this colour!
Next challenge… how to keep the toddler from chucking those beautiful gold “balls” across the room… lol!
Haha – toddler control not included with room design! 😉 Thanks so much for cheering me on, Nicole! xx
Oh. My. Gosh. What glamorous room! I love SO much about it. And the details! The book covers, the art, the dishes, and um, THE WAY YOUR CABINET PULLS ARE ORIENTED!
Lady, you got STYLE! I love this so much. Gorgeous work. x
Yours is the first reveal I’ve visited, after following all the designers and guests for six weeks. Now I’m afraid they will all pale in comparison to your incredible design. Fabrics, furniture and accessories – all spot on! Expect the magazines will be calling….
There are so many beautiful element here, it has our heads spinning! All that black + white, touches of brass, amazing window treatments (in one of our favorite textiles!) down to that chic little planter. Love it all!!
Wow Sarah this is absolutely stunning! Major kudos for finishing 3 rooms and the staircase gallery wall in 6 weeks! The art work is beautiful and draws my eye in with the mix of fabrics and textures! Very chic and modern! Bravo on a job well done! Sarah
Holy Cow! You rocked it here. The living room with all the pops of color (pink!) and mix of pattern (Kelly Wearstler!) is fabulous.
Congratulations!
xo
cristin
Woohoo! Happy dancing with you over here.
LOVE that Kelly Wearstler Channels fabric. I’ve had my eye on that FOR-EV-ER. What a fantastic space you’ve created! xx
Thanks so much, my friend! Cheering you on from here and so excited for all the good things happening in your world! xx
Look Beautiful! I’m so impressed with the amount of work and the photography.
Oh my goodness, this is gorgeous. I’m in love with that curtain fabric and your coffee table. And the rug in your kitchen and your whole first floor really. So well done!
Thank you SO MUCH, Tiffany! You made me smile big time with your kind words. Sending love right back to you!
xx Sarah
Sarah!!!!
I’m so in love with what you did! The whimsy. The love. The colours. The splashes of beauty. All of it. Just like you!!!!
CONGRATS !!!
Lynne xo
Love you back big time, Miss Lynne! Your support means the world.
xoxx
s.
Love the pattern play in the living room! You are such a talent! xx
Oh Claire, I love your space like crazy! I feel like we could be designer neighbours. Thanks so much for stopping by and being such an encouragement. I’m honoured to have run this race with you! xx Sarah
Beautiful work Sarah! The pattern play is exceptional and I love the blush and copper tones throughout.
That means so much coming from you, Jen! Looking forward to lunch soon now that things are finally calming down. So grateful for your constant supportive presence! xx Sarah
Soooo pretty, Sarah! On behalf of everyone at B E R N H A R D T, thanks so much for including us in this lovely makeover. One Room + Then Some 🙂 ~ Who wouldn’t want to live, dine, entertain, and take comfort in this interior! All the best to you, and all of your friends at The Curated House.
It has been nothing short of a DELIGHT to work with you and our brilliant friends at Bernhardt, start to finish! Thank you so much for your generous encouragement and support all the way through. You are truly gems to be treasured in this design industry, and I’m so grateful to be in your orbit! xx Sarah
Now this is how you do neutrals. I love the graphic quality of this room. Why is it that a touch of black just makes everything so much more sophisticated. I’m obsessed with the curtains! That fabric! I too went with a bold curtain in my room which I’m going to reveal tomorrow. I would love to hear what you think of them. I’m loving this virtual tour of rooms. So fun.
It’s a bit like a virtual Junior League Showhome, don’t you think? Thanks so much for your kind words. Looking forward to seeing your reveal! xx Sarah
I’m drooling here, love it so much!
Thank you so much, Gaby!! xx Sarah
Definitely the one floor challenge in your case, and it is stunning across the board. Great details, great design, fabulous spaces!
Thank you so much, Krystle! So grateful to savour details with like-minded Detailistas! xx Sarah
I’m not sure where to start!! But I guess I’ll give it a go by saying – WOW!, Those kitchen bookshelves! I also love your B & W window treatments, statement art and the PILLOWS! Beautiful spaces…simply gorgeous! – Rachael
Thank you so much, Rachel! Clearly you love details as much as I do! So grateful you took time out of your day to have a peek at the reveal. Hope to keep connecting online! xx Sarah
Oh my Sarah, you did an absolutely fabulous job on all rooms! Be it big or small, the changes are just all so cohesive, stylish and inviting! I’m in love with the living room the most! Another fabulous job!
Thank you so much for being such a kind support through the entire process, Vel! xoxx
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Such a pretty space. That sofa is gorgeous! Congrats on a beautiful ORC!!
Thank you so much, Emily!
xx Sarah
Wow, wow, wow! Every detail is so well thought out and executed. Congratulations on a beautiful job!
Thank you so much, my lovely friend! And I must say, your painterly photographs of Italy make me want to travel there all the more! I hope you had the most incredible time!
xx Sarah
So elegant and refined Sarah. I’m wild about that pink couch and I love your play of patterns. And holy wow about taking on three spaces…very impressive! You have such a beautiful way of layering in such special pieces. Gorgeous work!
Thanks so much, Christine! It’s a mutual admiration society here, and I can’t wait for tonight when I’ll have time to pour over your beautiful reveal!
xx Sarah
So I don’t know where to begin, I have so many things I love that it is impossible to pin point one particular element. Details, details and details.. Love your attention to details, mix of prints, and proportions. Congratulations!!!
You are amazing – thank you, Rajni! Proportion is so important in good design, isn’t it? Thanks for being a fellow Detailista and noticing these things. 😉
xx Sarah
Beautifully done. Ever last detail is perfection. Congrats.
Thank you so very much, Mary!
xx Sarah
Stunning! Every space is so delightfully tasteful. I love that it’s not over styled. It exudes classiness but still inviting. The bookcase is amazing! Wonderful space!
Wow – thank you so much, Kate! “Tasteful” is such a delicious word to me, and an aesthetic I always aim for, so you’re speaking my love language here! So appreciate your kind feedback.
xx Sarah
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Congrats on a very pretty space. I adore that curtain fabric.
Thanks so much, Naomi! I’m with you – abstract brushstrokes for the win! Love love your cottage kitchen.
xx Sarah
So beautiful! I really love that pink sofa!
I’m with you! I wish I could have two rooms now – one with that pink sofa and one with the green one that’s on its way. I’m just going to have to incorporate the pink elsewhere in the house, because (to my great surprise – I thought my 3 guys would revolt) we all loved it!
xx Sarah
Loving the bold black and white patterns in your fabric choices. Congrats on your new Bosch dishwasher…we absolutely LOVE ours…even though it’s not a paneled version!
Silence really is golden, isn’t it Leslie? 😉
Thanks so much for your kind feedback!
xx Sarah
oh Sarah!! so so so so incredible! Love your aesthetic and every corner just looks so polish and sophisticated. I want to live here!
You are so kind, Tim, and you are welcome to come over for coffee anytime!
xx Sarah
Sarah – it looks absolutely gorgeous! I am forever in love with those drapery panels, and loved seeing them carried into your kitchen in your roman shade! Congrats on completing – it has been so fun following along!
Thanks so much, Shelby! I keep dreaming of making the drapes into a dress Sound Of Music style. Maybe one day! 😉
xx Sarah
Sarah, this room is TO DIE FOR gorgeous. I love everything in the space, your taste is flawless. And that pink sofa is the stuff my dreams are made if….. Bravo! xo
You are the loveliest – thank so much for the love, Jessie! xx Sarah
Sarah, this is a lovely and elegant space. I adore this sofa and think it is better than the green that never made it. Fantastic job!
Well you’ll get to see the green in a few weeks to decide for yourself, Linda! Haha!
Such a gorgeous and stylish space! I really love the pink sofa, pillows and all the textiles you picked! You have such a great eye. Very, very chic room!
Thank you so much, Jessie! xx Sarah
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What a beautiful space! That pink sofa is the perfect feminine touch. Loved following along on your journey!
Cheers!
Anna Lynn with Waiting On Martha
Likewise, Anna Lynn! Thanks for stopping by each week and cheering me on. Sending love right back at you and the team at Waiting On Martha! xx Sarah
So lovely. So elegant. What a beautiful makeover. I love every bit of it. Yes, the bookcase vignette is a favorite of mine also. I love how you decided to dip your artwork…it really adds a modern touch to it. You did such a fabulous.
Thank you so much! xx Sarah
Such a beautiful space and I love the open concept! All of your rooms turned out beautiful (adoring those copper accents), great work!!
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Xx
Thank you so much, Lauren! xx Sarah
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Loved, loved, loved this room!
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You’re the loveliest – thanks so much, Erin! xx
Congrats Sar! The rooms looks beautiful (and I don’t use that word lightly)! What a transformation!
Thanks so much, Lor! You’ll have to come and see it in person sometime soon. xx
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What an incredible reveal! You tacked so many spaces and the result is stunning! I love the soft neutrals and the pale blush tones in the living room area. The contemporary patterns mixed with traditional lines and sleek finishes is so sophisticated and makes for a really elegant result! Congratulations Sarah 🙂
You’re the loveliest – thanks so much for all your kind words, Kevin! xx Sarah
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