So this is it! I’m not going to bore you with too many words because it’s all about the pictures. Just know this: The One Room Challenge is hard, it’s stressful, exhausting, and I am SO GLAD I DID IT! Having a room finished in just 6 weeks seemed impossible, but Alex and I made it happen. We both lost sleep over it, worked hard, missed out on a Halloween party, and are totally proud of ourselves for making it all come together. Wanna see?
So if you remember, this was the inspiration I posted a few weeks ago:
A few things changed, a few stayed the same. I opted to leave the rug out of the room for now because I don’t love that chevron anymore, so it may just get replaced. The white console table was too much in the room, so it’s also out. It served no purpose, and in a small room like ours, all pieces of furniture must serve a purpose! Instead, I added our antique trunk to the mix. The headboard is white, not grey, which I love and the full tutorial is right here. If the dressers had been white like I had planned, the headboard wouldn’t have worked, but with all the greys happening, it’s perfect. It’s not a true white – it’s very creamy and works well with the warm grey on the walls.
Let’s look at some more pictures!
The white curtains really soften the whole room. I love them! We opted for curtains instead of closet doors because our closet was super awkward – it had 3 sliding doors running on 2 tracks, which meant only a small part of the closet could be open at any given time. Now there’s a dresser in there and the whole thing can be opened up. It’s amazing!
The trunk is an antique Alex and I found a couple of years ago. It’s been in every room of our house, and finally can call the master bedroom home! I love it here now!
The thrifted dresser is amazing, you guys! I love love love it! The pulls and handles are perfection on this grey. I’ll have a full separate post on the dressers soon!
Ok… the headboard! My fingertips still hurt from the tufting, but it’s incredible. I mean, seriously…so much better than I had even imagined it would be! Full tutorial is ready!
The artwork in the room is all pretty meaningful to us in some way. The large print was a find at an antique shop in Versailles earlier this year, The frame on Alex’s nightstand has my wedding vows and his are on the ledge above the bed – our first anniversary gift to one another, some of the smaller pieces are thrifted finds, the ‘love’ print is by Lindsay of Penny Paper Co., the ‘messy’ print is care of TopKnot Weddings, the canvas was a DIY project, the ‘kisses’ artwork was a gift from one of my best friends… I could go on!
I love the details in this room. The shadow box holds my wedding bouquet and some pictures. My mom made this for me and gave it to us on our first wedding anniversary because she’s insanely sweet like that! The key hanging from the glass canister was a wedding favour at one of my best friends’ wedding where I was the lucky Maid of Honour.
Almost everything on my dresser is thrifted. It’s perfect!
I’ll leave you with one final image: the before and after!
Apologies for the dark pictures. As you can imagine, taking photos after 4pm when I got home from work was not in my best interest, but you do what you gotta do!
So what do you think my friends? Was this a successful first ORC? I’m still reeling from it all and catching up on sleep!
If you’d like to go back and see all of the madness, here it is!
Week 1 – Week 2 – Week 3 – Week 4 – Week 5
Danica says
November 6, 2014 at 7:37 amLOVE the dressers on each side of the bed!!! You did such a great job!
Thalita says
November 6, 2014 at 9:28 pmThanks, girl!!! You’re such an awesome cheerleader :)
Lara says
November 6, 2014 at 7:41 amoh my gosh!!! AMAZING!!!!! I absolutely Love it. You my friend are incredible at what you do!
Thalita says
November 6, 2014 at 9:29 pmThanks so much, my darling friend!!! I can’t wait to get some work done in your beautiful house now :)
Jordana @WhiteCabana says
November 6, 2014 at 7:51 amFabulous, Thalita! Congrats! I can’t believe you made the tufted headboard! Gorgeous!
Thalita says
November 6, 2014 at 9:30 pmThanks so much, Jordana!!! My fingertips are still raw, but the headboard is done – it’s all worth it! :)
Lindsey Brock says
November 6, 2014 at 8:04 amYou did this in *6 weeks*?? Unbelievable!! The room is completely transformed into a soft, romantic getaway. I love it!!! The before and after pics speak volumes!
Thalita says
November 6, 2014 at 9:30 pmThanks, Linds!!! Yep… 6 gruesome weeks! I can sleep now!! haha
ange says
November 6, 2014 at 8:04 amIt turned out beautifully! I love your headboard, maybe you should have done mine as well. The dressers with gold handles are perfect too! Enjoy your new bedroom, all your hard work paid off!
Thalita says
November 6, 2014 at 9:34 pmThanks, Ange!! Your headboard is completely amazing, by the way!
Nana Chiarinelli says
November 6, 2014 at 8:32 amAmei amei amei amei amei amei amei amei!!! Divino!!!
Mais do que “quarto de revista”, parece um quarto “inspiração do Pinterest” heheheh
Parabéns!!!
Tenho certeza que o trabalho foi árduo mas mais que compensador ;)
bons sonhos pra vocês ^_^
beijocas
Thalita says
November 6, 2014 at 9:36 pmObrigada primaaa!!!! E que elogio, hein! Uau! Obrigada, mesmo! Agora sim, posso dormir bem! rsrs Beijos!!!!!
Tash @ The Dreamhouse Project says
November 6, 2014 at 9:10 amYou guys!!! I’m SO so proud of you! All your hard work paid off in the best way! Your bedroom looks fantastic! I love Love LOVE that headboard. So glad you opted for the white buttons. It looks amazing. It must feel so good to have it all done. Way to go!
Thalita says
November 6, 2014 at 9:37 pmThanks so much, Tash!!! You’ve been such an awesome cheerleader these past 6 weeks! Oh, and I’m also SO glad I went for white… phew!
Johanna says
November 6, 2014 at 10:35 amIT LOOKS SO GOOD OMG!!! I can’t even, as the Internet folks would say.
Truly, what a gorgeous, cozy, elegant space you’ve created Thalita! All your hard work has definitely been worth it, it looks stunning.
Thalita says
November 6, 2014 at 9:38 pmhahahaha I love that you just said “I can’t even!” Thanks so much, Johanna!
Vanessa says
November 6, 2014 at 10:37 amOh, it looks SO good! What a ton of work! You should be insanely proud!!! I can’t believe what a change in those dressers as well! Top marks from all the judges ;)
Thalita says
November 6, 2014 at 9:39 pmCan you believe it’s over? It feels so good! Thanks a million, Vanessa!!! It’s been so great following all of these journeys along over the past 6 weeks and having people like you cheering me on every week!!!
Jen @ RamblingRenovators says
November 6, 2014 at 11:03 amA huge success Thalita! The flow of the room is so much better and it looks inviting and cozy. Well done! Hope you’re enjoying a good night’s sleep in your new room.
Thalita says
November 6, 2014 at 9:40 pmThank you thank you thank you, Jen! I did have a room designed by you as an inspiration image, so I gotta give you some credit in this room ;)
Shannon says
November 6, 2014 at 11:14 amThis is gorgeous! I love the throw at the foot of the bed!
Thalita says
November 6, 2014 at 9:41 pmThanks, Shannon!!! I kind of want to cocoon myself in the throw and sleep for the next 6 weeks to recover! haha
Annabode. says
November 6, 2014 at 11:43 amThis is just lovely. I really like the gray quilt / coverlet!
Thalita says
November 6, 2014 at 9:42 pmThanks so much!! It was one of those lucky HomeSense finds :)
Anonymous says
November 6, 2014 at 12:48 pmI’ve been excited for this post to come!! It looks amazing! Love every last detail!!
Thalita says
November 6, 2014 at 9:43 pmThank you, thank you! xoxo
Raven Corwin, aka Meggie says
November 6, 2014 at 1:00 pmSo I see the first photo and literally said out loud, “No way!” It’s gorgeous!!!! You guys did so amazing! Your inspiration picture looks amateur compared to what you accomplished. Love the curtains for the closet. All the fabric makes it so warm and sensuous. I thought, “they need an Eiffel tower in there”, and then I noticed it on the shelf. hehe Those dressers are beautiful. Your headboard is fabulous. I love all the very personal, meaningful bits in the room- the perfect room of the house for them. The trunk is the perfect, the lights, the stripes… all bring a bit of masculinity to the room. It can be hard to balance the feminine and masculine in a bedroom, but you did it. I want those dressers, Thalita! hehe You guys rocked it!
Thalita says
November 6, 2014 at 9:46 pmHAHA your comments always make me laugh! I have to say, the curtains were originally meant just to be able to open up the closet (since our doors sucked), and now I love them for their softness and no longer want to replace them with new doors!
Oh and you know I HAD to include an Eiffel tower in there!!
I never thought of the feminine/masculine balance, but it makes me so happy that you saw that in the room!!! Now that you point it out, I see it!!!
You’ll have to fight me for the dressers. hahaha kidding!
Thanks so much for your always awesome words!!!!
Julia at Home on 129 Acres says
November 6, 2014 at 1:07 pmYou got it done! Congratulations. It looks awesome. So super cozy and personal and polished. I hear you on the post-4pm pictures. I had to reshoot a few of mine in the morning before work, and the sun was up, but there definitely wasn’t enough light. Gotta love November in Canada. At least you now have a cozy spot to curl up and escape from November!
Thalita says
November 6, 2014 at 9:48 pmI did!! I don’t really know how, but it happened! Thanks so much, Julia!
I am dying to retake the photos in daylight, though I love the glow of the room in the evening – it just doesn’t translate well into photos, though!
JANINE says
November 6, 2014 at 1:57 pmIt all looks so great! I’ve been so excited for this post!! Every detail is perfect!! Where is the quilt from?!
and the blue vase on your dresser?! … LOVE it all!! You did such a great job
Thalita says
November 6, 2014 at 9:49 pmJanine, I love that you were excited for it – that brings a huge smile to my face!
The quilt was a lucky find at Homesense – just the actual quilt, no shams, but I loved it so much I didn’t even care!
That blue vase is from Chapters/Indigo! They always have such amazing home decor items!
Thanks so much for the kind words!
Annet M says
November 6, 2014 at 7:07 pmLooks really great! What a difference!
Thalita says
November 6, 2014 at 9:50 pmThanks, Annet! I am so happy to be rid of the yellow walls!
sarahsofiaproductions says
November 6, 2014 at 9:08 pmThalita, what a beautiful master retreat you’ve created! I love the vintage dresser and night stand! You’ve really maximized your space with adding the shelf above the bed to display art work! The trunk at the foot of the bed completes the look with new accent rug! BRAVO on job well done! It’s been fun being in ORC with you, especially with your love of thrifting and DIY!
Thalita says
November 6, 2014 at 9:52 pmThanks so much Sarah!! I think one of my favourite things about the ORC has been “getting to know” new bloggers and following along with all the amazing work they’ve all been doing. All that to say, you’re one of them, obvi! Excited that I get to keep following your great projects from now on!
Vanessa@Decor Happy says
November 6, 2014 at 9:24 pmYour hard work paid off in spades! It looks great Thalita. And I can’t believe you tufted the headboard yourself – amazing! Your vintage dresser looks fab in the grey with the gold hardware. PS Thanks for your blog comment – it made me laugh out loud!
Sabrina (@pinklilnotebook) says
November 6, 2014 at 11:05 pmIt looks amazing!!! All your hard work definitely shows and I’m loving all your details. Great job girly!!
susanmsykes says
November 6, 2014 at 11:15 pmCongrats Thalita! You worked SO hard on this and it looks great. The dressers are gorgeous! You must be thrilled…sweet dreams!
Thalita says
November 10, 2014 at 2:15 pmThanks, Sue!!! It didn’t look like it would get done, but I’m so glad we made it!
Helen says
November 7, 2014 at 5:05 amStunning, just stunning. Congratulations on the amazing transformation!!
Thalita says
November 10, 2014 at 2:16 pmThanks so much, Helen!!! xo
lauraingallsgunn says
November 7, 2014 at 10:38 amWow~ An absolutely stunning space! I love the dresser. As a fellow 6 week participant the six weeks was indeed a challenge and you rose up. Well done!
Thalita says
November 10, 2014 at 2:18 pmWasn’t it just insane?!?! Want to know the craziest bit? I can’t wait to do it again! haha Thanks so much, Laura!
Sam @ Away She Went says
November 7, 2014 at 11:27 amFabulous! Those dressers are amazing! Now enjoy the weekend off! =)
Thalita says
November 10, 2014 at 2:18 pmThank you, Sam! Oh, did I ever enjoy a weekend with no projects! :)
Michelle @ Eamonn & Jack says
November 7, 2014 at 2:18 pmCongrats Thalita on a fabulous makeover. I’m loving your dresser – the grey and gold are simply stunning together! I head you on how much work a DIY headboard is, but the hard work and painful fingers are so worth it – the results are stellar. i love how all the art in your room has a personal meaning – the master bedroom is perfect to display all your pieces!
Thalita says
November 10, 2014 at 2:21 pmThanks so much, Michelle! I want grey and gold everywhere now! haha
You’re right – the painful fingertips for 4 days were worth it!!!
Frances @ Improvement List says
November 7, 2014 at 9:26 pmWow. The room looks so good. I love how you placed the dressers beside the bed and they look great grey.
Thalita says
November 10, 2014 at 2:22 pmThanks, Frances! I wasn’t sure a high dresser would work, but I love it and the extra storage is amazing to have!
mrs. V | Chez V says
November 8, 2014 at 10:00 amCongratulations on finishing strong. You must love retreating to this room. Enjoy!
Thalita says
November 10, 2014 at 2:22 pmThank you! I am beyond pleased to be rid of yellow walls :)
sherry hart says
November 8, 2014 at 2:51 pmYes! I think it was very successful! What a difference….love all of the special moments with art etc….I think you are smart not to fill it up with too much furniture and the curtains were a lovely addition.
Thalita says
November 10, 2014 at 2:23 pmThank you, Sherry! It’s so tempting to just put more furniture in if it can fit, but having the space to move around in is so much better!
Rachelia G says
November 8, 2014 at 6:29 pmWow, I love how it came out! Great job! I love how everything has a place, and what is highlighted in your room has a meaning.
Thalita says
November 10, 2014 at 2:25 pmThank you, Rachelia! (Amazing name, by the way!) It’s such a relief to look at artwork and not yucky yellow walls :)
Linda @ Calling it Home says
November 9, 2014 at 10:32 amFaboooo! I just showed those reading lights to my daughter, and we both love them. Great job. It’s raining today, so I would love to hang out in that bed with a book.
Thalita says
November 10, 2014 at 2:26 pmThanks so so so so much, Linda!!! And thank you for hosting this challenge. I already can’t wait to do it again!
The Pink Pagoda says
November 10, 2014 at 11:33 amThalita, it looks wonderful! I love the rugs you put on both sides of the bed, they look so cozy!! What a great transformation, good job! :)
Thalita says
November 10, 2014 at 2:26 pmThanks so much! The rugs are SO nice to step on in the chilly mornings! And our pup loves it too :)
Janine says
November 10, 2014 at 11:46 amThanks!! I have an addiction to Chapters/Indigo!! It’s kinda getting outta hand… lol Almost every couple weeks I find something else I love and order it, usually their prints, love ’em!! You’re so sweet to always reply! :)
Delia @songthatdoesntend says
November 10, 2014 at 3:03 pmGreat job! I hopeyou’ll enjoy your happy space.
Thalita says
November 10, 2014 at 3:38 pmThanks Delia!! Definitely enjoying it now. Such a difference!
Emily @ Two Purple Couches says
November 10, 2014 at 3:53 pmC’est magnifique, Thalita!!!!! Your dressers turned out beautifully, and that trunk is absolute perfection at the end of your bed!! I am so impressed that you made and tufted your own headboard! Can’t wait to see that tutorial :) You’ve inspired me to make that final push and finish up my own bedroom :)
Thalita says
November 11, 2014 at 6:07 amThanks so much, Em!!!! The headboard was such a pain to make (literally, but so worth it in the end! I can’t wait to see what your room will look like!!! It’s going to be amazing :)
Laurie@ Vin'yet Etc. says
November 13, 2014 at 4:52 pmI love it all, it looks so grown up and sophisticated! Can’t wait to see the tutorial on that head board! :D
Thalita says
November 13, 2014 at 7:36 pmThanks so much, Laurie! Headboard tutorial just posted today, so you’re in luck ;)
Kasey Gary says
November 14, 2014 at 9:15 amThose lamps by the bed! I want some! Where are those from? Great job!
Thalita says
November 16, 2014 at 8:55 pmThanks, Kasey! They are actually from Ikea! The name is RANARP :)