So far, I’ve not made a huge amount of progress in our bedroom makeover for the One Room Challenge. I have, however, done plenty of ordering, and listed a good chunk of clutter on eBay.
The Mood Board
In case you missed last week’s post, here’s my plan:
Look for Less: Artwork
I’ve been enamored with a stunning large-scale cloud print by JR Goodwin for ages, but at £930, it wasn’t going to happen. Then I stumbled on a similar – but much more affordable – print at Society 6. The dimensions are different, but actually better for my space, and it’s just as pretty. Although it’s a US site, Society 6 offers free world-wide shipping, so it seemed like a no-brainer. That’s the one on the mood board.
Investing In Original Art
I was this close to ordering the Cloud Stealer print. But then I saw this:
Total game changer. I still like the cloud print a lot, but I love this painting on a whole other level. It’s oils, ink and acrylic on paper, and it’s pretty big – it would fit perfectly to hide the awkward mirror that’s attached to the wall behind the dresser, half poking out like a weirdo (there are pictures of that in week one’s post).
I already own one of the artist, Alice Neave‘s paintings. And it’s my absolute favourite piece of art that I own, and I’m so excited to add another one of her paintings to the bedroom.
Look for Less: Mirrors
I’ve also been on the hunt for a floor mirror. I had my eye on one at Cox & Cox – a full length one with a simple black iron frame. There are two issues with it, though. One: it’s £260 shipped, which is pushing my budget. The second is that it’s on back-order – it initially estimated mid-October, but now their website is showing late-October, and I’m not sure I can take the chance that it might be pushed back even later.
Instead, I found one at Ikea that has a similar black frame (albeit in fiberboard, not lovely iron). It’s a little wider and a chunk shorter, but if I hang it rather than lean it, it’ll still be tall enough.
Maybe down the road, I’ll upgrade to the Cox & Cox one, but for now, I’d rather save £225 and settle for the Look for Less version.
So that’s where I’m at this week. You can check out the One Room Challenge featured designers’ progress posts via this page, and the other guest participants’ here.
More Fall 2016 One Room Challenge Posts
DESIGN PLAN | WEEK 1
ART & A MIRROR | WEEK 2
DESIGN PROGRESS | WEEK 3
MORE PROGRESS | WEEK 4
REFINISHED MID-CENTURY NIGHTSTANDS | WEEK 5
BEDROOM REVEAL | WEEK 6
LIVE EDGE DESK | BONUS
