It is time for the One Room Challenge Week one and I am so excited to participate this year. I will be making over the master bedroom in our lake house. This is my second time participating in this makeover challenge.
The One Room Challenge or the ORC is a challenge where participants get to show how they transform a space in a few weeks. Better Home and Gardens is the media partner for the ORC. It is a bi-yearly challenge that usually lasts 6 weeks. This year’s challenge this year will be like no other One Room Challenge because of the quarantine for the Covid-19 virus. We have a stay in order still in place where I live. For this reason, it is going to be challenging to get supplies and decor. Most stores have curbside service or online ordering. Boards and wood need to be picked out by us so that they will not be warped or discolored.
I love that they are encouraging us to use what we have. There are so many people that are going through financial hardships during the pandemic. Many people are being laid off. My husband is in the commercial lighting business and we are unsure at what effect this will have on the lighting business. Thankfully, the encouragement to use what you have will help take the stress off the ones that are participating. Everyone will be understanding that this is an unusual time for all of us. There are many DIY projects to be done. Since the room I am working at our lake home, I will be traveling to the lake to work on the room. Follow me on Instagram to see more of the progress and projects @savvyapron
The Room Before
Lake House Before Renovation
Let me warn you. This room has some issues. I need to explain what we are working with. A few years ago, we purchased a major fixer-upper on a lake 40 minutes from our house. The house had not been lived in for a couple of years. It was in such bad condition that everyone who saw the inspection walked away. Let’s just say that this home was definitely in our price range. It was priced less than what the lot was worth. The home is on a beautiful level lot in a beautiful neighborhood. Our lake house was built in the 1960s and was originally a tiny fish camp. The older couple that we bought the house from did all the renovations themselves. Our walls are not straight, the ceilings are a little unlevel, but hey, it’s on a lake!
We first made the house livable with new sheetrock, plumbing, electrical, and other basic renovations. I am slowly decorating the home like I want it to be.
My goal for our master bedroom is for it to be very comfortable. Also, I want the room to be functional. We only use the house a few months out of the year so we do not need much storage.
The owners used this room as a den. The house has many windows but his room has no windows. It gets natural light from the bathroom window and natural light from the living space windows. I do realize that photographing this room will be my biggest challenge.
The room has new sheetrock and new ceilings. After the renovation, I decorated the room with things that we already had. We stained the concrete in the entire house and it has been perfect for a lake house.
We also have the world’s tiniest master bathroom. Our cruise ship bathroom was bigger than this bathroom. I would guess that it is 5 feet by 4 feet and that is including the small shower. Your knees almost hit the wall when sitting on the toilet. Since you see this room, I will be making it over also.
Bath when we purchased the house
The Plan
The Plan for Bedroom
Install and paint vertical shiplap.
Add grasscloth wallpaper or paint above the vertical shiplap.
A new headboard
New bedding
Make 2 large pillows
rug
2 wall sconces
Purchase art and also paint my own art.
Do something with the ceiling fan or remove the ceiling fan.
Plan for the Master Bathroom
Remove vanity and replace with a small wall mount sink.
New mirror
New Shower curtain
Paint and stencil floors
It is a good thing that we have a few extra weeks for this challenge. There will be a total of 8 weeks to work on the room. Be sure and follow me on Instagram @savvyapron hand facebook @Savvy Apron
You can see this room that I made over for another challenge. Lake House Bedroom
One Room Challenge Office Makeover
Check out the other participant’s rooms at The One Room Challenge Blog.
Kristen Bieri says
Oh my gosh this is so exciting! Love a good lake house 🙂
Tina Bousu says
Love the green tones you plan on using, perfect for a lake home!
Casey says
Very nice! Looks like this will be a fun makeover 🙂
Libbie says
I am loving the colors you have chosen. Perfect for a home on a lake! Following along to see how it all comes out!
Kristin says
Excited to follow along! This is my first year to do the challenge, love what you’ve done in years past and love your plan for this year!
Corinna - TheBohoAbode says
The shiplap is going to be so perfect for a lake house! I love the earthy colors you’ve chosen for the design. I’m excited to see this room come to life.
Joy says
Friend, what calm and beautiful inspiration boards! I love that you have a lake house and with your creativity- it will be another stellar project!
Jenny says
I love a fixer upper, especially on a lake!!! I can’t wait to follow along with your room. I know I’ll be taking some inspiration because I want to work on a bedroom at our lakehouse this summer!
Sonya says
Love the colors you have chosen for your space, can’t wait to see it all come together. This is my first time participating and I am excited to see all the spaces.
Lindsey from Hilltown House says
Your design is so calm and cozy – it’s going to be beautiful
Denise says
So much potential! Can’t wait to see it all come together!
Kyla Herbes says
You are gonna rock this space! Can’t wait to watch this one.
Lisa says
This is a total dream of mine to find a fixer upper like yours on a lake we love in New Hampshire. I am so excited to see what you do with these spaces!! You’ve already done so much with the construction you’ve put into this house and I love your design plan to make these rooms beautiful and comfy!
Kippi says
I cannot wait to see more! I love the room you have already made over.
Have a great week,
Kippi (ORC)
Lynn Spencer says
Chomping at the bit to see what you do to this room! I know it will be spectacular!
Paula says
I am looking forward to following along as you makeover your bedroom and bathroom.