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The One Room Challenge 2016: Week One

Join Us For an Exciting Six Weeks As We Design The WOM Office
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And so it begins, friends.  The One Room Challenge 2016.  I didn’t even think twice when Linda at Calling It Home tapped us for our third ORC.  Of course we’ll take part in this fabulously fun, high energy interior design project… it’s been a HUGE highlight for the team in both 2014 and 2015.  The challenge introduces us to new friends, connects us with some of our favorite fellow bloggers, and it’s always the perfect kick in the butt to get going (or rather finish) a design project.  

As you’ll probably remember, stress usually runs at an all-time high as we take you through a full room design at record speed (well, for me at least!)…in just six weeks.  SIX weeks!!!  Think delays in product shipments, a hold-up at the upholsterers, a problem with assembly…let’s just say that it can turn into some of the fastest six weeks of our lives.  But this year, with two years under my belt, I’m thrilled to tackle what I know will be our best One Room Challenge yet: our stunning WOM office space in ADAC, located in the heart of Atlanta. 

So what can you expect?  Many of you know by now that I never shy from bold, dramatic decor (hello, bright gallery wall + funky loft!).  But I think you’ll be surprised in the One Room Challenge 2016 I’m welcoming a calmer, softer palette, and really relying on textured fabrics, rugs, and a mix of modern and vintage furniture to make the room.  I’m even stepping outside my color comfort zone and keeping the walls white, which is something I’ve never done before!!  While timing is always a hurdle, this go-around, my true challenge is making the space both beautiful and functional for not only myself, but my growing team.  The space is large; so I’ll try to accomplish this by creating dedicated work and live spaces and a handful of varying vignettes.  

My mood board is a little sneak peek of what’s to come, but make sure you’re following along on Instagram and Snapchat (usernamer waitingonmartha) to get plenty of behind-the-scenes access.  And if this is your first introduction to the One Room Challenge, I suggest taking a stroll down memory lane as House Beautiful shares some of its favorite One Room Challenge reveals.  So ,are we ready?!  I know I am, and I have a feeling it’s going to be one of the most satisfying design projects I work on all year.  Truly, MKR

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As Pictured:  Men In Red Photo  |  Jute Rug  |  Faux Cowhide Rug  |  Safina Rug  |  Sette  |  Fabrics  |  Tini Table  |  Blush Velvet Chair

Don’t miss the progress of our fabulous fellow participants: 

                        

10 Open Shelving Photos To Inspire You to Declutter, Edit & Organize

See Why We're Letting This White-Hot Design Trend Inspire Our Spring Cleaning
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Naturally, spring cleaning is on all of our minds right now here at WOM, and as we try to channel our inner Marie Kondo, we’re hoping to edit down our lives and organize everything once and for all.  And you know what?  I say that open shelving (even just looking at photos of it!) can help inspire you to do so. Now, now, before you roll your eyes, I can attest to the power of this personally; I completely overhauled my closet this week after seeing this photo alone. (Next step: order these.) 

This idea of mine plays into the concept of taking better care of properly edited-down (read: consign or donate the unwanted stuff!) items, and displaying them for them to truly shine. This may sound silly, but I had an “ah ha” moment this week when I realized I could create the look of a clothing boutique in my own closet with all of the items I already own.  And in turn, I’ll take better care of the items I love, and hopefully throttle back on my current wish list. Win-win, right? 

Whether you have open shelving in your kitchen, living room, bathroom, closet (you lucky ducks!) or not, I think you’ll agree that all ten of these photos in the slideshow above make a solid case for simplifying your stash to achieve a well organized and curated home.  And for the record, I don’t think the open shelving trend is going anywhere anytime soon, either.  A proper #shelfie is a fantastic way to showcase the very items that make your home a home.  Don’t be afraid of showing a little personality!

So what do you think about open shelving?  What organization projects do you hope to tackle this spring? I’d love to hear from you in the comments below.  Cheers, Kat

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Featured image, The Every Girl by Carlie Statsky

Farrow & Ball’s Inchyra Blue

A Moody, Aged Blue Grey Inspires My Living Room Mood Board
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I once joked about having the urge to decorate and redecorate my home a dozen times.  Well friends, I’ve got the itch again…and my living room is next up.  My recent desire to revamp all started with a fabric swatch (like it so often does), and a beautiful shade of paint, and the rest is history for my living room mood board.

That fabric swatch that got the ball rolling will be used to recover our sectional sofa.  Its bold, yet completely neutral print masterfully pulls in taupes, tans, beige, browns, and of course my signature blue.  I already can see the pattern play with throw pillows galore!  My heart literally skips a beat just thinking about it.  

With so many neutrals, though, I knew I wanted to bring in a pop of color rather than stick to anything too deep like a charcoal or brown. The second I saw Farrow & Ball‘s Inchyra Blue (No. 289) I knew it was a match made in heaven.  The perfect shade of blue to balance and bring together the room. I’ve never shied away from bold, moody colors (check out my master bedroom here and here), which made Inchyra Blue right up my alley.  It’s a moody, aged blue-grey that truly takes on a chameleon quality dependent on the light. It can read as a grey, blue or even green, and there’s something incredibly soothing, yet sophisticated, about the shade.  As I curated my living room mood board, I envisioned the color to be complimented by similarly aged, rich tones and a collection of found accents like my vintage calligraphy brushes along with a few new objets that always inspire.

It’s undeniable the power that a shade of paint has in a room’s design, and I so look forward to seeing it transform my living room. I’ve swooned over Farrow & Ball‘s shades before (I still have a soft spot for their limited edition Chappell Green which is why it was my color for our limited edition Oomph collaboration), and I’ve come to expect the highest of quality with their paint line. And because I feel like everyone can use a little transformation from time to time I’ve teamed up with our friends at Farrow & Ball to help you transform a room of your choice right along with me!  Because isn’t everything better when done with a friend!?  Farrow & Ball will be providing one lucky winner the paint of their choice, to change up the room of their choice.  Contest details are below, but I’d love to know if you won, what room would you re-do and what color would you choose?  Truly, MKR

P.S.  I’ll be sharing my mood board all over Pinterest, Instagram and our other social channels and would love for you to join in on the fun by sharing your own room-makeover mood board!  Simply tag @waitingonmartha and @farrowandball plus hashtag #myfavouritenewcolour and we’ll make share to check it out and even re-share some of our favorites!

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