One Room Challenge Week 3: We Have A Visitor

Hi guys! I’m back with the weekly challenge update and a lot has happened but not, if that makes any sense. We had a very special guest this week so the hands-on stuff didn’t move forward a ton but we are right on schedule. Pinky swear!

This was a week of not much physical work being accomplished because my mother-in-law was in town! Until the guest suite is done my office is still the de facto extra bedroom and I didn’t want her to feel displaced.

this idea for later!

But, The Wall Mural! Check.

Nevertheless, one big thing that was accomplished this week was the wall mural! Last week I showed you some elements I was playing with for one wall or the other. Initially, I was thinking the wallpaper for the desk wall, but as I chewed on it some more I realized that it was more of a mural than a wallpaper. I’m so sorry guys, but I am keeping the final design under wraps until the reveal… suffice to say I love it so much! It will play into that full wall whiteboard I have planned, stay tuned!

One Room Challenge Week 3: awesome ceiling light

I also received my epic ceiling light and it is SO GOOD. I installed it a few days ago and I am loving it. It’s so graphic and modern. I have a couple of fixtures from RevealHome in my kitchen already and I just knew I had to reach out to them for this project. Their customer service is top-notch.

They have a really nice selection of minimal, modern light fixtures and each is made to order.

But, Oh, That Darn Desk

Last week I asked everyone to weigh in on the desk dilemma and through Instagram, email, and blog comments you all have spoken. The verdict is… a tie! Ha! So pretty much where I started. That’s ok though. I’ll keep it a surprise 😉

One Room Challenge week 3: what to do with the desk wall?

At the moment I am kind of left with whether I should do wallpaper, paint, or nothing on the desk wall. I have a really beautiful piece of art I had produced through WhiteWall that I don’t want to detract from, but the pale grey-white backdrop feels a little blah at the moment.

I’ll know what to do once I see the desk come together. Yes, this is very “shoot from the hip” but that’s how I roll. I think the key to any good renovation is to stay flexible! I almost always come up with my best ideas near the end of a project by staying open to all possibilities #truth

Until next week folks, stay classy 🙂

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Brianna Thomas

Brianna is the founder of Bloom in the Black, a home decor and DIY blog showing people how to personalize their home through simple projects, smart shopping, and good design. She encourages her readers to stop striving for their house to be “done,” and instead, make small, impactful changes one step at a time. Brianna’s work has been featured in publications such as House Beautiful, Apartment Therapy, and Today.com.