One Room Challenge Spring 2018-Week One
Whew, can anyone tell me where the year has gone?
It seems that not so long ago I was finishing up that big green beauty of an office space that was the last One Room Challenge and here we are again kicking off the next one! So not only is it exciting times with springtime and warm weather on it's way (at least that's what we're telling ourselves), I'm starting on another room design that you are going to see progressing over the next six weeks in real time, so hold on to your hats folks, here we go!
For those of you who may not know me, my name is Nicole and I'm and interior designer and sometimes woodworker living in Philadelphia. You can learn a little bit more about my creative journey here. This is my second One Room Challenge as a guest participant and I can't be more excited! Last season my room was selected by House Beautiful's editor Sophie Dow as one of the finalists for the guest participants, an absolute honor! I'm looking forward to stretching my creative muscles this round and creating an entirely new kind of space.
This spring, I'm working with some great friends of mine who are welcoming their first child into the world, and as such, this little guy is gonna need a room! So NURSERY it is! I'm taking a bit of a different approach and creating a space that doesn't feel too "baby" and can hopefully grow with them as their family grows. For the first few years these parents may be spending just as much time in the space as their kiddos are, so I'm designing a space that will feel just as welcoming and chic to the adults as the kids.
Ian and Jessica bought their house about two years ago and have been using this front bedroom primarily as an office with overflow for guests .
The room is south facing and has TONS of incredible light and those deep windows that you see so often in Philly (also, the perfect place for plants). There are two closets in the room that bump out into the space, which creates this nook area where there is currently a daybed.
The plan includes using the nook created by the closets to create a cozy area with something that utilizes the space a bit more efficiently and can grow with their family. There are hardwood floors in the room, which is a plus. Also, check out the beautiful hardware on the door handles (!!!) gosh I love old houses...
Ian and Jessica cleared out the room this week so we can get going on the painting, which is going to begin tomorrow, here's a couple snaps of what the room currently looks like.
So much potential here right!? Can you feel it?
All I'm thinking is bye-bye beige.....
Next week I'll be revealing more about the details of the design plan, layout, etc. A little sneak peek of what I'm planning is below. Until then, stay tuned for some sneak peeks on Instagram and Instagram stories and if you're a parent I'd love any input on what has worked for you in a nursery/child's space, what are your must haves in terms of functionality/design? Let me know in the comments below!
Also, be sure to follow all the other incredible guest participants on the One Room Challenge website as well as the featured designers there's so much design goodness to see over the next six weeks!
