Welcome to the One Room Challenge — the final reveal!
It’s been a busy six weeks but I’m so happy with how everything came together in my bedroom. In case you are just tuning in, myself and these interior design enthusiasts committed to designing a room in just six weeks. You can catch up on weeks one through five right here.
When I first started thinking about my re-design, I knew I wanted my bedroom to capture my evolving east coast style. I wanted to incorporate blue and white with a mix of Montauk inspired prints.
The first challenge I faced was deciding on a paint color — I ultimately went with BEHR’s blue me away and couldn’t be happier with the color! The blue is a super light shade but can also look darker at different points throughout the day based on the light. I would highly recommend this paint color if you’re looking for a light sea blue hue!
Matouk Beach Towel c/ o // Hans Wagner Wishbone Chair // West Elm Mini Mid-Century Desk // Target Lucite Lamp Similar // Made by Girl Print // Inslee Illustration // Gold Alarm Clock
The next task on my list was finding the perfect (small) white desk that could double as my nightstand. After living in my apartment for 2 years without having a place to work (besides my couch), I thought it was time I treated myself to an appropriate work area!! I opted for West Elm’s Mini Mid-Century Desk which ended up fitting the exact dimensions between my bed and the wall. A huge win for a tiny space!
Design Darling Tortoise Shell Vase // Hamptons Book // A Privileged Life // Rowing Blazers // Kate Spade Notebook // To-Do Notebook // J.Crew Panama Hat
Let’s Talk Shop Business Card Holder // Business Cards by Nico and Lala
One of my absolute favorite moments throughout the one room challenge was working with the team over at Gray Malin! A BIG thank you to Gray and team for my Maroubra Swimmers piece.
I’ve been a fan of Gray’s work for years so I knew there wasn’t anyone else I wanted to work with for the statement piece above my bed. I debated between his La Dolce Vita series and A La Plage series for WEEKS. I opted for the Maroubra Swimmers piece because I felt like it hasn’t been overdone and I will be able to use this piece in future apartments/homes for years to come.
Now let’s talk bedding! I absolutely love Pottery Barn’s navy and white frame bedding. This bedding comes in a wide variety of colors and sizes to fit any sized bed. To help personalize my space even further, I worked with Sue over at the Zhush on my monogrammed pillows! I incorporated a second set of navy and white striped pillows from Society Social that helped me create a balanced yet layered look. The sheets are Brooklyn & Bond which you can pick up at Target!
Minted helped me create the ultimate seaside gallery wall!
Waiting Mailbu // Hood River Boards (surfboards) // Marbled Wake// Early Morning Surfer // Portifino Afternoon
I moved my Ikea Kallax Bookshelf which was where my desk currently is located and moved it to a different corner of my room. It is now being put to use as my jewelry stand. There’s nothing prettier than displaying all of your baubles in one place! Another trick that is always stylish is using Diptqyue vases as a brush holder. The gold mirrored tray you can find at World Market and is only $29.99.
Serena and Lily Mirror // Ikea Tarva Dresser // Target Navy Lacquer Lamps // West Elm Orange Lacquer Tray // Anthropologie Blue and White Stripe Frame // Blue Candle
Last but not least, I had the best experience working with the team over at the Shade Store. I opted for their Standard Woven Wood Shade in Seaview-6. Adding this custom shade really helped me achieve the Hampton’s style that I adore right here in the city!
I am convinced I’ll never live without custom shades again. To complete the window, I chose Pottery Barn’s Emery Linen Drapes in White and paired them with West Elm’s oversized brass hardware. The curtains are thick enough to keep the light out yet give my bedroom a relaxed finish.
I had so much fun participating in this falls One Room Challenge. Be sure to check out all the other participants over on Calling It Home’s website! You can find all the product links below and feel free to email me at lauren@lauren-nelson.com if you have any questions! Hope you guys enjoyed following along my One Room Challenge and love my new east coast inspired bedroom as much as I do!!!
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BED
Pottery Barn Border Frame Bedding (on sale!) // Brooklyn & Bond Stripe Sheets c/o // Euro Shams // Monogrammed Pillows c/o// Society Social Throw Pillows c/o // Bed Frame Vintage – Similar // Gray Malin Maroubra Swimmers // Dash & Albert Fair Isle French Blue/Ivory Rug c/o// Target Sheepskin Rug // Serena and Lily Dotted Pillow
WINDOW
Pottery Barn Emery White Linen Drapes // West Elm Oversized Brass Hardware // Custom Shade Store Bamboo Shades c/o // Mini Fiddle Leaf Fig Tree
DESK
Matouk Beach Towel c/o // Hans Wagner Wishbone Chair // West Elm Mini Mid-Century Desk // Target Lucite Lamp Similar // Made by Girl Print // Inslee Illustration // Gold Alarm Clock // Design Darling Tortoise Shell Vase // Hamptons Book // A Privileged Life // Rowing Blazers // Kate Spade Notebook // To-Do Notebook // J.Crew Panama Hat
DSRESER
Ikea Tarva Dresser // Target Threshold Blue Lacquer Lamps // Serena & Lily Montara Mirror // Ginger Jars Similar here and here // Local Girls // The Fashion Book // Tory Burch In Color //Anthropologie Blue and White Stripe Frame // Blue Candle // West Elm Orange Lacquer Tray // In The Spirit of St. Barths // Things We Love // Ricky Lauren The Hamptons // Tory Burch Perfume // Michale Kors Flower Perfume
GALLERY WALL
Waiting Mailbu // Hood River Boards // Marbled Wake// Early Morning Surfer // Portifino Afternoon — all c/o
JEWELRY STAND
Ikea Kallax Shelf // World Market Gold Mirrored Tray // Gold Jewelry Box // Monogrammed Garland Ring Dish
