I honestly can’t believe I’m saying this…
We’ve got SO, SO much on the go right now, we’d have to be absolutely mad to add something else onto our plates.
Especially an entire room makeover.
Like top to bottom and everything in between.
And all in just six week’s time.
Yep, absolutely mad.
Yet, that’s exactly what I’m doing here today.
After taking part in the One Room Challenge three separate times now, you’d think I’d be somewhat of an expert by now. We’ve taken on some BIG challenges, and created some incredible spaces.
I know the dedication, organization, stamina and hard work it takes to completely make over one room in our home in just six weeks. This isn’t something you just jump into without at least something resembling a plan.
Yet, here I am. Again.
We’ve been so caught up working on my office space (which turned out amazingly might I say!). And our front porch. And replacing our windows. And decorating for Fall. Not to mention real life of course.
Here we are committing to a total room makeover and we’re only just figuring out our plans for the space.
Because making over an entire room in just six weeks isn’t enough apparently, we have to go and do it with our eyes closed, so to speak.
Do I sound a bit overwhelmed by it all? Because I am.
Seriously, what are we thinking? You can bet I’ve asked myself this more than a few times as we started talking about all of this.
But, here’s the thing I keep coming back to – this One Room Challenge is overflowing with support from so many other people just as crazy and overwhelmed as we are. It’s an incredible feeling to not only make it through this challenge alive, but to have another room in our home completely and totally finished. Not to mention, we’ve got some AHHHHHHMAZING brands we’ve partnered with to create a design so gorgeous that I have to pinch myself to make sure it’s all real.
So, before I get into all of the wonderful things we have planned for this space, let’s just take a quick peek at which room we chose to take on.
Welcome to our Family Room friends! Cozy, isn’t it?
Honestly, there’s not really much I like about this room, which makes it a great candidate for a makeover I suppose.
This is the view as you enter from our kitchen and mudroom area…
I love that it has it’s own door that we can close off from the rest of the house when we want to, although, I’m not such a fan of the glass panels in it that are constantly full of Carson’s fingerprints.
That ugly brown door on the right leads to our garage. Because it enters into our family room instead of the mudroom right next door (seriously, who planned that?!), we never, ever use it and instead, have to walk around to our front door each time we enter the house. SUPER handy, right?!
Between all the doors and that corner fireplace, we’ve definitely found this room to be really difficult and awkward to arrange furniture in.
Which is why there’s a big wall of nothing to the left.
And then again to the right.
It’s not SO bad when you just look straight ahead.
You know, if you don’t mind that it’s all so dark, there’s not an ounce of charm or personality at all in the entire space and well, that texture on the wall is pretty awful too.
And how ’bout that ceiling fan! Lovely right?
Now, I bet you’re wondering about all that painter’s tape all over the floor – she hasn’t hung a single picture, or even a set of drapes, but she’s decorated her floor with green tape? Nope, that’s our attempt at choosing furniture for the space (more on that next week).
Obviously, it’s going to take A LOT of work to make this a cozy and functional space for our family. But you know we’re always up for a challenge!
This family room makeover is going to be one crazy, wonderful, exhausting overwhelming, beautiful ride … are you ready?
Be sure to follow along with us on Instagram for all sorts of updates and sneak peeks!
Now, you’re going to want to pop over to the One Room Challenge page to check out all of the other incredible room makeovers that are just kicking off too!
Wishing you SUCH a lovely day!
Oh Kristi this is going to be such a great space when you’re finished with it! Like you, I have way too much on my plate, but your bathroom last round inspired me to update mine! Let’s do this! XOXO, Sarah
Thank you sweet friend! I cannot wait to follow along with your bathrooms(s) as well!
The room is a giant blank slate! I absolutely cannot wait to see how you turn it into that cozy family space!
YES! That’s exactly what it is! Thanks so much Sarah!
So glad you’re jumping on the ORC train again! I love the outpouring of support that comes with it too. We are tackling our home office space this time – looking forward to making it more functional. Can’t wait to see what you do in here Kristi!
Thanks so much Denise! It’s always SO fun to go through all that chaos with a big group of friends! Can’t wait to follow along with your office!
Can’t wait to see your plans for this space! Excited to follow along!!!!
Thanks so much Nicole! I can’t wait to actually come up with some! 😉
I can’t wait to see how this turns out! Those walls definitely need some love and I’m sure you will make them beautiful!
The ENTIRE ROOM needs some love! Hahaha! Thanks so much Jenna!
hey girl can’t wait to see the big reveal! (P.s-we have a fan similar to that one ha) good luck and have fun!
Thanks Shawnna! I can’t wait to see how it all comes together!
So much potential! I know you’re going to make it feel just like you!
Nothing but I guess! 😉 Thanks so much Bre!!!
I can hardly wait to see what you have up your sleeve this time.
Thank you so, so much Chris!!!
Good luck with the makeover. I’m sure it will be amazing when it is finished.
Thank you so, so much! I can’t wait to see it all come together!
6 weeks oh my god I can’t wait. I’ll draw inspiration from you, when you’re done.
Awwww, well thank you Mar!!!
Why is it I can see millions of possibilities in rooms of other peoples’ homes and when I look at my own rooms, I’m immobilized? Yes, it’s a big project but it will be gorgeous!
It can be SO hard sometimes to figure out exactly how to turn something that feels so wrong into something amazing Pam! Coming up with the plan is the hardest part for sure!!! Thanks so much!
We can’t wit to see what you create. You know we love your style. Best of luck!
Thank you so, so much ladies!!!
Woo-hoo! So excited to see what you do, Kristi!
Ahhhh, thank you Christina!!!
This is SUCH a great room to makeover! SO many amazing options for transforming the space! I can’t wait to see what you do 🙂
Thanks so much Lindi! I can’t wait to see what we come up with too! 😉
You’re going to kill it! And then have a fire pit with that ceiling fan. <3
That sounds so perfect! Thanks Brittany!!!
This room has crazy awesome potential! And knowing your style, it’s going to look AMAZING at the end of the challenge.
Awwww, thanks so much Lesley! You’re much too sweet!
I am sure you will get everything done with grace, you have such a laid back feel to you even though you said its crazy to take it on because you have so much going on. Look forward to seeing the progress.
Maria
Oh my goodness, well thank you!!! Here’s hoping you’re right my friend!
can’t wait to see the result- i know it will be amazing!
Thank you so, so much Cassie!!!
Kristi! Your Family Room will be so lovely once you are finished! This will be a lot of work but, in the end, it will definitely have been worth it! You and your family will just love your new space.
You’re always SO darn sweet Mary-Ann! Thank you so, so much! xo
I cannot wait to see what you soo Kristi! I just know it’ll be amazing!!! I’m here to cheer you on till the end!
Awwww, thank you Kendra! I’m sure I’m going to need it!
You always absolutely kill it with ORCs and this will be no different! I can’t wait to see your plans!!
Oh boy Thalita, I sure hope you’re right! Thanks sweet friend! Looking forward to following along with yours too!
Girl, you have got loads of energy to take on another room back-to-back. Judging by all the other rooms you’ve redone so far, I know this one will wow us too! Looking forward to following this transformation as well. You go girl!!!
Ahhhh, you give me far too much credit Marie – here’s hoping I can find a way to pull this one off too! Thanks friend!
You are so right.. it’s the community that goes with the ORC that makes it so much fun. Can’t wait to watch you make this space your style.
There’s just something about going through this chaos with 100 of your friends! 😉 Thanks so much Ashley!
Okay, I’m actually loving your green tape idea and I’m stealing it. I’m trying to figure out how big I want the buffet table in our kitchen, and I love this idea of taping off the approximate dimensions you want and measuring it out. Brilliant! You always do such a fabulous job with your ORC rooms and I’m sure this will be now exception. Always a pleasure to follow along with you.
Oh good! Thrilled you’re feeling inspired already!!! 😉 Thanks so much Erin!
I totally feel you with the corner fireplace. We had one like that in our old house and it make it SO hard to set up the furniture in the room. This room has a ton of potential and I can’t wait to see what you do with it! Sometimes i think we’re crazy for taking on our fixer upper too, but just keep swimming!! Happy Friday!
Yes! Who ever thought of this as a design element anyone would actually want?! Thank you so, so much Chelsea! You’re always SO sweet and encouraging!
Just keep swimming, just keep swimming, just keep swimming, swimming, swimming … we sing that in our house more than I’d like to admit! 😉
What a great space to makeover! Because there’s so little in there now there are tons of opportunities. Can’t wait!
Thanks Ariel! It’s definitely a blank slate!
As soon as I saw the tape I laughed! I have blue tape all over my floor & walls; that’s exactly how I plan my spaces out too! I’m excited to see what you come up with.
Hahaha! It’s such a huge help in planning out the space! Thanks so much!!!
I can’t wait to see what you do with this space! I always love everything that you do!
You are the sweetest! Thanks so much Ruthie!
I am sure you will make a gorgeous space, you always do, but I am overwhelmed for you! I thought about trying to do the ORC this fall but I knew it would just be too much. Maybe spring…
Thanks Kati! It’s definitely A LOT to take on! Here’s hoping we can knock it out in time!
Wow, a big canvas to make over. How exciting. I wonder what you will come up with…Thanks for sharing at DI&DI.
Thank you so, so much Linda! I can’t wait to see how it all comes together!