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November 10, 2016

One Room Challenge| Formal Living Room REVEAL

Welcome back to Week 6 of the One Room Challenge hosted by Linda of Calling it Home.  You can see our initial plans here and the following weeks here: 2/ 3/ 4/ 5.

Wow. I can’t believe it’s here…REVEAL DAY!! Just six weeks ago we started with a plan:

And we’ve been slowly chipping away at this vision for what feels like decades.  Super dramatic right?   I can honestly say that our new space is beautiful and ready for her debut…just barely.
Ikea billy bookcase built in RUGS usa sherwin williams peppercorn ATG blush sofa
What a difference one week can make let alone six! Our progress was slow…painfully slow sometimes…but that’s real life peeps.  We are a two-person show and this is the reality of renovating on a budget of time and resources.  I’m SUPER proud of us! This challenge has challenged me (see what I did there) in so many ways…but I guess thats why they call it a challenge huh? I’m normally one to let a room slowly evolve all with a general vision in my head.  In this case, items remained wrapped and boxed until reveal day and I was forced to see them only in my brain!
Ikea billy bookcase built in RUGS usa sherwin williams peppercorn ATG blush sofa
Are there things we would have done differently? Absolutely.  But that’s live and learn for ya.  Here are just a few things:
  • We painted the walls prior to building the built-in. And saw dust was literally everywhere in that room.  Now we could have avoided this by my husband working in the garage, but he had to make a million cuts which have taken a million trips so in the long run it was easier to cut in the room.  So, in hind-sight we would have built the built-ins first and then painted the rest of the room. Wiping down all that saw dust was oh so fun.
  • I’m not sure purchasing the Ikea bookcases was essential in this built in plan.  Home Depot sells sheets of melamine if we were set on using that material.  We encountered some limitations in using the Billy Bookcases that was specific to our set up.  The base my husband built was level, however, the bookcases were not level.  So when we placed them on the base there were some major adjustments that needed to be made to ensure they were straight. Also, from a cost perspective.  We are going to do a detailed built-in post and I’ll compare prices on purchasing the materials for the built ins that resemble the Ikea Billy system.
  • ALLOW MORE TIME. Just when you think you have your timeline and schedule figured out-double it. That will be your more accurate time.  Because, hey life happens.
Ikea billy bookcase built in RUGS usa sherwin williams peppercorn and crushed ice ATG blush sofa
Here’s what I LOVE most about this space. All the handiwork that went into so many of our projects.  My husband built those built ins with his own two hands and countless sleepless nights…I’m amazed by his talent and precision.  Our behind the sofa table? That was built my best friend who swooped in to save me from a total meltdown.
The Anthropologie Knock-Off Curtains were a last minute DIY. The lace was hand dyed by yours truly with the assistance of a sweet friend of mine who also sewed the lace trim on.  Oh, and she made me two gorgeous pillows that are professional quality.
My dad came into town and stayed up until 2 am helping paint, caulk, and clean. How did I get so lucky to have such amazing people in my life?! Truly humble.

And now for a slew of pictures because that’s what everyone wants to see right!

Ikea billy bookcase built in RUGS usa sherwin williams peppercorn ATG blush sofa
Look at those beautiful lace curtains! I’ll do a detailed DIY on those in a later post but I chatted about them a bit in Week 5. Huge thanks to Anna from Zengs Lace and More for the lace!
Ikea billy bookcase built in RUGS usa sherwin williams peppercorn ATG blush sofa
Ikea billy bookcase built in RUGS usa sherwin williams peppercorn ATG blush sofa
Ikea billy bookcase built in RUGS usa sherwin williams peppercorn ATG blush sofa
Lamps | Table
Living Room makeover with custom Ikea Billy bookcase built ins, blush velvet sofa, sherwin williams peppercorn on bookcase, sheriwin williams crushed ice on wall chic living room with picture lights
Living Room makeover with custom Ikea Billy bookcase built ins, blush velvet sofa, sherwin williams peppercorn on bookcase, sheriwin williams crushed ice on wall chic living room with picture lights
Amazing artwork is by Parima Studio.  It really is the inspiration for the whole room. The color palette with it’s blues, pinks, and golds was so chic and fantastic I just had to have it front and center! So thank you Patricia for this fantastic piece! You can find yours here.
Living Room makeover with custom Ikea Billy bookcase built ins, blush velvet sofa, sherwin williams peppercorn on bookcase, sheriwin williams crushed ice on wall chic living room with picture lights
Living Room makeover with custom Ikea Billy bookcase built ins, blush velvet sofa, sherwin williams peppercorn on bookcase, sheriwin williams crushed ice on wall chic living room with picture lights
Living Room makeover with custom Ikea Billy bookcase built ins, blush velvet sofa, sherwin williams peppercorn on bookcase, sheriwin williams crushed ice on wall chic living room with picture lights
Clock | Vase | Box
Living Room makeover with custom Ikea Billy bookcase built ins, blush velvet sofa, sherwin williams peppercorn on bookcase, sheriwin williams crushed ice on wall chic living room with picture lights
Vase
Living Room makeover with custom Ikea Billy bookcase built ins, blush velvet sofa, sherwin williams peppercorn on bookcase, sheriwin williams crushed ice on wall chic living room with picture lights
Bowl | Frame
Living Room makeover with custom Ikea Billy bookcase built ins, blush velvet sofa, sherwin williams peppercorn on bookcase, sheriwin williams crushed ice on wall chic living room with picture lights
Hollie at Stuck On Hue did such an amazing job on these floral pillows. They were the perfect expression of my color palette in my signature print…florals! She was fantastic to work with, I highly recommend her shop!
Living Room makeover with custom Ikea Billy bookcase built ins, blush velvet sofa, sherwin williams peppercorn on bookcase, sheriwin williams crushed ice on wall chic living room with picture lights

This gorgeous velvet couch was from my sponsor for this challenge, ATG Stores. It’s soft, chic, and oh so Parisian.  I LOVE IT! The perfect place to kick my feet up and enjoy a cup of coffee…or two.  My daughter is looking forward to this being her new favorite reading spot- who could blame her! 

Living Room makeover with custom Ikea Billy bookcase built ins, blush velvet sofa, sherwin williams peppercorn on bookcase, sheriwin williams crushed ice on wall chic living room with picture lights
Living Room makeover with custom Ikea Billy bookcase built ins, blush velvet sofa, sherwin williams peppercorn on bookcase, sheriwin williams crushed ice on wall chic living room with picture lights
Living Room makeover with custom Ikea Billy bookcase built ins, blush velvet sofa, sherwin williams peppercorn on bookcase, sheriwin williams crushed ice on wall chic living room with picture lights
The rug I selected from Rugs USA was just perfect.  I worried it would be too blue but once I had it all together I was giddy! So, thank you RUGS USA for supporting me over here at this fancy ol blog of mine.
Living Room makeover with custom Ikea Billy bookcase built ins, blush velvet sofa, sherwin williams peppercorn on bookcase, sheriwin williams crushed ice on wall chic living room with picture lights
Living Room makeover with custom Ikea Billy bookcase built ins, blush velvet sofa, sherwin williams peppercorn on bookcase, sheriwin williams crushed ice on wall chic living room with picture lights
These gorgeous velvet and gold pillows are from Therese at Therese Marie Designs. She was such a gem to work with as I teetered back and forth on the look I was going for.  Her collection of pillows are sophisticated and playful and her work was exquisite. So definitely check out her shop to see all she has to offer!

Living Room makeover with custom Ikea Billy bookcase built ins, blush velvet sofa, sherwin williams peppercorn on bookcase, sheriwin williams crushed ice on wall chic living room with picture lights

The upholster over at Brass Tack Upholstery here locally in Grand Rapids did an amazing job on my custom cushions for these craigslist chairs.  He took those Target curtains and turned them into something truly special and unique!
Living Room makeover with custom Ikea Billy bookcase built ins, blush velvet sofa, sherwin williams peppercorn on bookcase, sheriwin williams crushed ice on wall chic living room with picture lights
Im so happy with my color choice for the built-ins. The Sherwin Williams Peppercorn gives the room an elegant feel and everything on the shelves comes to life!
Now how about a little before/after!
What a difference! I just threw that together…no big deal.
One More…
Living Room makeover with custom Ikea Billy bookcase built ins, blush velvet sofa, sherwin williams peppercorn on bookcase, sheriwin williams crushed ice on wall chic living room with picture lights
I can’t thank my sponsors enough for their gracious donations and support. Everyone has been so wonderful to work with! While I wanted to crawl into a hole sometimes during this challenge the results speak for themselves. It’s the room of my dreams!
I have to share with you one more picture of the room at night with the soft glow of the lights.
It’s so beautiful at night. I can’t help but sit and feel so grateful to have a place like this to call home. None of this would be possible without the support of my husband, who truly made this room happen  and who continues to support me and make all my built-in dreams come true!
There are a few special blogger friends I have to give a shout out to! You girls were my sounding board when I needed to vent, whine, or celebrate.  I couldn’t have made it through this challenge without your endless support and encouragement! So here’s to Cristy from W Collective Interiors who did a killer living room update and Sarah from Making Joy and Pretty Things who did a combined boys room for her One Room Challenge and Rebecca from Inspired Life Interiors who did the most beautiful bathroom makeover. Love ya girls!!
Grab a cup of coffee and head over to see the other 200+ bloggers who also made amazing transformations here. Huge thanks also to Linda from Calling it Home for hosting this challenge!
Now, I’m ready for a nap.
Couch provided by ATG Stores. Artwork provided by Parima Studio. Lace for DIY curtains provided by Zengs Lace and More.  Velvet pillows provided by Therese Marie Designs. Rug provided at a discount from Rugs USA.  Floral pillows provided at a discount from Stuck on Hue.  
sherwin williams peppercorn and crushed ice ikea billy built in bookcases formal living room
Living Room makeover with custom Ikea Billy bookcase built ins, blush velvet sofa, sherwin williams peppercorn on bookcase, sheriwin williams crushed ice on wall chic living room with picture lights

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  1. Sarah/5 O'Clock Design Co. says

    November 10, 2016 at 2:06 pm

    Soooooo beautiful! Congratulations!!

    Reply
  2. Cristy @ W Collective Interiors says

    November 10, 2016 at 2:06 pm

    Colette! You guys killed it with those bookshelves! All the hard work, dust, sweat and tears were totally worth it! The whole space feels so classic with a chic twist -congrats on a job well done! P.s. thanks for the shout-out! I'm beyond grateful for your support too! I so needed someone who "gets it" during this process…glad we both made it out alive!

    Reply
  3. Amanda @ Love & Renovations says

    November 10, 2016 at 2:51 pm

    It is so beautiful! Those bookshelves are amazing – great job!!!

    Reply
  4. Cassie Bustamante says

    November 10, 2016 at 3:13 pm

    i LOVE those built ins and hello that sofa! beautiful room!

    Reply
  5. Ariel Garneau says

    November 10, 2016 at 4:01 pm

    Looks great! I'm a sucker for vignettes and a formal living space. The colours here are on point, as is the styling! Well done lady!

    Reply
  6. Sabrina T says

    November 10, 2016 at 5:03 pm

    Oh my gosh Colette, this room looks so beyond gorgeous. Like right out of a magazine, you guys totally nailed it! Your husband did such an incredible job with those built ins. Wow I can't stop gushing over these beautiful pictures!!

    Reply
  7. Rebecca says

    November 10, 2016 at 6:44 pm

    LOVELY, LOVELY, LOVELY! So happy it turned out well! I need to come over!

    Reply
  8. Colette Wright says

    November 10, 2016 at 7:15 pm

    Thank you Sarah!!!

    Reply
  9. Colette Wright says

    November 10, 2016 at 7:16 pm

    Hahha Barely Cristy….barely. Now for a virtual drink together! Cheers!

    Reply
  10. Colette Wright says

    November 10, 2016 at 7:16 pm

    Thanks Sabrina! I appreciate it!! He did do a fantastic job!

    Reply
  11. Colette Wright says

    November 10, 2016 at 7:17 pm

    ATG Stores knocked it out of the park with this one!! So chic! Thank you!

    Reply
  12. Colette Wright says

    November 10, 2016 at 7:17 pm

    Thanks Amanda!!!

    Reply
  13. Colette Wright says

    November 10, 2016 at 7:17 pm

    Thank you so much Ariel! This is my first formal anything so we're thrilled!

    Reply
  14. Colette Wright says

    November 10, 2016 at 7:18 pm

    Thanks Rebecca! Cant wait to have you over!

    Reply
  15. Chelsea Wolf says

    November 10, 2016 at 8:30 pm

    Collette I just love the living room! Job well done! It's refreshing that the shelves aren't stuffed with things even though it's fun to style a bookshelf! Don't know if it was intentional or not, but I like it! ~Chelsea

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  16. Sarah says

    November 11, 2016 at 1:06 pm

    Oh.My.Gosh. it's completely AMAZING, straight out of a magazine!! Those built-ins are just perfect and styled so beautifully. All the colors and patterns blend together so well. I actually love the nighttime shot the best – it looks like the perfect place to curl up with a book at night. All the hard work was definitely worth it! Oh and thanks for the shout out – I love our Facebook chats, you totally kept me sane 🙂

    Reply
  17. Emy says

    November 11, 2016 at 1:28 pm

    Such a pretty space! I love those built ins so much!! Great job!

    Reply
  18. My Life From Home Blog says

    November 11, 2016 at 1:28 pm

    Amazing! I love the built ins and how you painted the back. It's a beautiful space.

    Reply
  19. Colette Wright says

    November 11, 2016 at 1:30 pm

    Thank you so much!! Im really happy with the color! It looks black, but its actually a perfect balance between blue and black…SW Peppercorn. Amazing color!

    Reply
  20. Colette Wright says

    November 11, 2016 at 1:31 pm

    Thanks Emy! I appreciate it!

    Reply
  21. Colette Wright says

    November 11, 2016 at 1:31 pm

    Thank you Chelsea!! I did intentionally leave shelves open as to not clutter the space. I may tweak them over time but for now I'm happy with the layout! Thanks so much!

    Reply
  22. Colette Wright says

    November 11, 2016 at 1:32 pm

    Thank you Sarah!!!! We are soooo happy with the result…even when I wanted to pull my hair out! Thanks for being such a great friend!

    Reply
  23. Vanessa @ {nifty thrifty things} says

    November 12, 2016 at 9:40 pm

    Oh wow, this room turned out amazing! Like Sarah said – straight out of a magazine!
    Thank you so much for sharing this with us, Colette!
    XO! Vanessa

    Reply
  24. Jennifer Fancher says

    November 13, 2016 at 11:39 pm

    Your built-ins are gorgeous and I'm swooning over that settee!!! I just love everything about this! Congrats on an amazing reveal!

    Reply
  25. carol@The Red Painted Cottage says

    November 13, 2016 at 11:39 pm

    Colette, First off you and your husband did an outstanding job on decorating your living room. It's so stunning and beautiful! Secondly, welcome to Grand Rapids! That's where I live, along with a number of other bloggers. Our red painted cottage is a 35 minute drive from where we live in GR!

    Reply
  26. Lemons, Lavender, & Laundry says

    November 13, 2016 at 11:39 pm

    Turned out beautifully! Love that dark color behind the shelving. Kudos to your husband on building the built in… even if it meant some saw dust. 🙂

    Reply
  27. Jennifer Fenton says

    November 13, 2016 at 11:39 pm

    Colette – your built-ins look fabulous. The beautiful sofa is the crowning glory – well done!

    Vicki and Jenn
    2 Bees in a Pod

    Reply
  28. Jessica | Petal + Ply says

    November 13, 2016 at 11:39 pm

    Perfect!!! I am totally smitten with your new sofa and chairs. They look amazing.

    Reply
  29. Craftivity Designs says

    November 14, 2016 at 2:19 pm

    What a beautiful and classy job, Colette! The built-ins are gorgeous and I love your fabric, upholstery and rug choices.

    Reply
  30. Theresa Beauteeful Living says

    November 15, 2016 at 12:43 am

    Oh Collete, this makeover has my heart! I love the built-ins (your husband's handiwork is incredible)! You did an amazing job planning and executing this makeover. It's such a pretty space! I'd want to spend all my time there. Congrats!

    Reply
  31. Katy {AShadeOfTeal} says

    November 15, 2016 at 12:43 am

    Those built-in's turned out amazing! I love that you went with the dark grey paint, that was my favorite option. The entire space looks beautiful.

    Reply
  32. At Home With Zan says

    November 15, 2016 at 12:43 am

    The room turned out beautiful! How nice is was to have your husband, family, and friends support and help out when you needed them. All the colors blend well together. I bet this room would be lovely at nights with a Christmas tree, too.

    Reply
  33. Meg - Green With Decor says

    November 15, 2016 at 12:43 am

    Wow, what a goregous room!! I love the built-ins, and the rug is perfect for the space!! Enjoy your new room!

    Reply
  34. The Home I Create says

    November 16, 2016 at 5:41 pm

    Wow kudos to your husband for those built-ins! They are fantastic! I love love the pops of blue {my favorite color}. I mean the whole space is just beautiful! Well done!

    Reply
  35. Denise Greenwood says

    November 16, 2016 at 5:41 pm

    What a beautiful room! Love the built-ins! Great job!

    Reply
  36. Nicki Parrish says

    November 16, 2016 at 5:41 pm

    Absolutely gorgeous space! I can't decide what I like better, the rug or the built ins! This room is so pretty!

    Reply
  37. Brittany Goldwyn says

    November 16, 2016 at 5:41 pm

    I absolutely love the built ins, especially the painted backs. That really makes them pop!

    Reply
  38. Shani Ogden says

    November 19, 2016 at 10:56 am

    Everything turned out so great! The room has so much life and color in it.

    Reply
  39. Colette Wright says

    November 19, 2016 at 11:04 am

    Thanks so much Jessica!

    Reply
  40. Colette Wright says

    November 19, 2016 at 11:04 am

    Thank you Vanessa! We love it!

    Reply
  41. Colette Wright says

    November 19, 2016 at 11:05 am

    Thank you Jennifer!

    Reply
  42. Colette Wright says

    November 19, 2016 at 11:05 am

    Thank you! I'm lucky to have such a handy husband!

    Reply
  43. Colette Wright says

    November 19, 2016 at 11:06 am

    Thank you Carol! Excited to connect with another local!

    Reply
  44. Colette Wright says

    November 19, 2016 at 11:06 am

    Thank you Jennifer!!

    Reply
  45. Colette Wright says

    November 19, 2016 at 11:06 am

    I was nervous about the rug color but it turned out perfect! Thank you!

    Reply
  46. Colette Wright says

    November 19, 2016 at 11:06 am

    I'm a lucky girl…thanks Zan!

    Reply
  47. Colette Wright says

    November 19, 2016 at 11:07 am

    i'm so happy with the color! Thank you Katy!

    Reply
  48. Colette Wright says

    November 19, 2016 at 11:07 am

    Thank you so much Lora! We love it!

    Reply
  49. Colette Wright says

    November 19, 2016 at 11:07 am

    Thanks Theresa! We DEFINITELY want to spend all our time here!

    Reply
  50. Colette Wright says

    November 19, 2016 at 11:08 am

    Thanks Brittany! Definitely the shining star of the room!

    Reply
  51. Colette Wright says

    November 19, 2016 at 11:08 am

    hahaah thanks Nicki! I couldn't play favorites either!

    Reply
  52. Colette Wright says

    November 19, 2016 at 11:08 am

    Thank you Denise!

    Reply
  53. Colette Wright says

    November 19, 2016 at 11:10 am

    Thank you so much!

    Reply
  54. Colette Wright says

    November 19, 2016 at 11:10 am

    Thanks Shani! We love it!

    Reply
  55. Joann @ Woman In Real Life says

    June 6, 2017 at 4:30 pm

    It looks sooo beautiful! Love the built-ins! And how great that you had help from friends and family. It makes the space all the more special. 🙂

    Reply
    • restyleitwright says

      June 8, 2017 at 10:32 am

      Thank you Joann! Helping hands make the home – thanks for stopping by!

      Reply

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