And just like that, it’s been six full weeks since we started the One Room Challenge.
I knew this particular challenge would be extra challenging for me. Not only was it my first ORC ever, but I was out of town more than two weeks of the six, including a week long trip out of the country. Not the best situation to begin a fast-paced room makeover.
As a reminder, here was how the room looked when we moved in and then again a year later after I completed my first makeover.
My design plan didn’t get finalized until week three, and at that point, I knew there was no way I’d accomplish even half of what I had on the board by the end of the six weeks. However, I plugged away to get as much done as I could.
You can catch up on all the updates so far below:
Week 1 | Week 2 | Week 3 | Week 4 | Week 5
And the reveal?
Yeah. Sorry guys. I totally botched this one in the six week window. I’m not even linking up to the official ORC entries on this. It basically looks worse than than before (not the “before” before, but the “after” before). But, it’s getting there!
Here’s the deal. I got home yesterday afternoon and had planned to reattach the cabinet doors, pull in accessories from the other rooms (because I hadn’t actually found “the ones” yet) and then had to shoot photos of the room. As I took a step back, I realized it just didn’t make sense to share a “reveal” when this room was nowhere near ready. Not only that, we had massive storms in Omaha Tuesday night (including 12-24″ of hail in some areas) and we had some damage in the backyard I needed to document (I’ll share more on that tomorrow).
So, I apologize the reveal is a total letdown. I knew it likely wouldn’t be everything of my design board dreams in six weeks, but I did think I’d get a little further. But, let’s face it. The ORC is tough even in the best of circumstances, so five days in Utah, a week in Costa Rica, and three days in Houston, along with a full-time job and a massive backyard reno don’t make for the best environment 😉
In order to make it up to you, I promise you want to check out all of the other amazing ORC projects – the featured designers (you’ll die when you see some of these) along with the link-up today. And, if you haven’t already entered, be sure to enter my Home Depot giveaway at the end of this post.
I still plan to fully finish the laundry room (and the cabinet doors will likely be back this weekend, if not for my sanity alone), but it may be a few months before everything is finalized. I’ve learned over the past three years that it’s best not to rush my decisions or else I end up regretting them (as is evidenced by the makeover I am already making over in this space)! So, I’ll continue to work on the space and update you along the way.
Thanks for your patience. I have two posts lined up for you tomorrow (including some legit pool progress). See you then!
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You guys have had some really rough weather and it seems like you’ve been travelling a lot. You certainly haven’t disappointed me! I like knowing that even the pros have “life events” that turn their plans on end. You’ll get it done and it will be beautiful. 🙂
Well…”stuff happens” as they say. 🙂 And the good news is, we still have something to look forward to!
You do have a lot going on in your life, and the crazy mid-west weather we have been experiencing
is not helpful!! Take a deep breath, and keep plugging away, you’ll get there and us loyal followers will be thrilled
when you do!! xoxo
Bummer about all the hail! We just had the usual spring thunderstorms here in Kansas, but they definitely built and got a lot worse as they headed your direction. I can’t wait to see your laundry room all finished up. Our laundry room is the last room on my list to update, but the one that probably needs it the most, so I am taking all the inspiration I can get!
Sarah I almost didn’t finish and I was only away for six days! The ORC is tough under the best circumstances but almost impossible when the stars don’t align! Can’t wait to see how this all turns out. I’m sure it’s going to be amazing like everything else you do!
Hope there’s not too much damage out back. 🙁
Lol all I did was buy patio furniture and I still barely made it. The whole full-time job thing definitely makes it tough!! I’m glad to have found your blog through the ORC, can’t wait to keep reading!
You are a busy women! Can’t wait to see your laundry room when you are done.
This is my favorite makeover because it is honest. You can schedule the tile man, the plumber, whoever, but they don’t always show up on schedule and neither does the tile or other materials. I just re-did a small powder room and it took MONTHS. So, your room will be done in honest time, not magic “Fixer Upper” time, LOL.
Thank you so much for the feedback 🙂
So that’s what real life looks like? I so look forward to your updates and blog in general, and this one didn’t disappoint! So, go easy on yourself, have a drink with a little umbrella and enjoy your courtyard! We look forward to the results and the progress along the way! You are a very talented young lady…..