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Ditching the Gray Pelmet & Critiques of my ORC bedroom

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi884X5_2QUNLl_nv5cu6WLpM-yrHvGxz1fzQzD3ljUMu3grq6btBIW2BRTy3984e71YopgdwhVSxJKMetAS5VaIt1qDJpk-Hv3-Skqu1-vKcA-gnlNPITMoxNaPmoiYRxVwmjfadxITVvv/s1600/DSCN4837.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi884X5_2QUNLl_nv5cu6WLpM-yrHvGxz1fzQzD3ljUMu3grq6btBIW2BRTy3984e71YopgdwhVSxJKMetAS5VaIt1qDJpk-Hv3-Skqu1-vKcA-gnlNPITMoxNaPmoiYRxVwmjfadxITVvv/s1600/DSCN4837.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Well, it's been one week since the end of the <a href="http://mynottinghill.blogspot.com/2014/05/one-room-challenge-reveal-master-bedroom.html">One Room Challenge</a><span id="goog_2106434702"></span><span id="goog_2106434703"></span><a href="https://www.blogger.com/"></a>.  I knew when I posted about my bedroom there were some things that were off but I decided to keep last week's post focused on what I did like.  Now time to look at the problems...   </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><u>The Pelmet</u>:  I went with this option because I had a room darkening Ikea blind that was unsightly (but so needed) and a window with only molding at the bottom.  While I do love that gray velvet, as a pelmet it's a strong contrast right at the ceiling line, only emphasizing the 8 ft height.   I remembered I had off-white fabric with a gold greek key border already sewn on it (originally intended as a twin bed skirt) so I covered the gray with it.  The looks is softer but it does make me wonder - </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">- Is the contrast of the gold drapes still too much against the white walls?  </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">There are bits of gold accents in the rest of the room but I don't think enough to move the eye around.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbgv420pSsO6_Xo9ATex4FKahruekvnbSOsWQ4pyja7AY1M_-3d9jCy3OFABXO82eMxMVaFUxTT5nObpT2HkF45S_-HoPYKJduuVRcHsqjC0uqi_Ko7FYSshsjcboA-fEqs7JQGEAeMk3l/s1600/IMG_4731.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="425" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbgv420pSsO6_Xo9ATex4FKahruekvnbSOsWQ4pyja7AY1M_-3d9jCy3OFABXO82eMxMVaFUxTT5nObpT2HkF45S_-HoPYKJduuVRcHsqjC0uqi_Ko7FYSshsjcboA-fEqs7JQGEAeMk3l/s1600/IMG_4731.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><u>The Walls</u>:   First, let me say this room is super hard to photograph.  It was  sunny day and it all just looks so flat.  Photography aside, the walls are BM Ancient Ivory.   I've had darker colors in this room and just don't want to go there.  However, there is too much contrast w/the drapes.  So I'm wondering - </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Is there a way to add interest to these walls to bring more life to them?   What about stenciling a slightly-less curvy stripe in a very soft dove gray on the walls? Or a strie wall treatment?  OK, do tell me if I'm reaching here…Ideas?</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhN2-tT0Gqc1oEfftazFOcz2mn2Kogid0PGc3cNbkMSg6ty3vA-Rn0-S9UUKyNPFnGcvPufnN1IPzaTNt9ySbdCeLHVq-9HpcAwePgQVcKvHUnn99Z1Ywpik6GoKPH4Uo8hEO1c0PrMUUCr/s1600/Screen+Shot+2014-05-12+at+8.32.39+PM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhN2-tT0Gqc1oEfftazFOcz2mn2Kogid0PGc3cNbkMSg6ty3vA-Rn0-S9UUKyNPFnGcvPufnN1IPzaTNt9ySbdCeLHVq-9HpcAwePgQVcKvHUnn99Z1Ywpik6GoKPH4Uo8hEO1c0PrMUUCr/s1600/Screen+Shot+2014-05-12+at+8.32.39+PM.png" width="508" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">via<a href="http://www.pinterest.com/pin/395824254722197724/"> Pinterest</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjaGwS4T22EXnbFLg5r_5onRST3A-I_VdNdvbUbNM5IgrnWMsFTyJO7gvAlhzxz4wtmCxN93_jHol6zFMIwKnsLoWby-xSpO5xgUXFlHIPgFY8MAO32BRpAVBv4jtvKU1F76L24kVW5lH-t/s1600/DSCN4845.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjaGwS4T22EXnbFLg5r_5onRST3A-I_VdNdvbUbNM5IgrnWMsFTyJO7gvAlhzxz4wtmCxN93_jHol6zFMIwKnsLoWby-xSpO5xgUXFlHIPgFY8MAO32BRpAVBv4jtvKU1F76L24kVW5lH-t/s1600/DSCN4845.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><u>All the Straight Lines</u>:  You may have noticed from the first pic that I ditched the matching lamps and added in this curvy mercury lamp.  There's so many straight lines in this room that I think some more softness needs to be brought on.  This may also mean bringing in some art that is softer as well. More of this maybe?<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiidAW35On9o-39KZBuliEjvTSCtyyuEqrqE1n_XCh2Q-VJfeWWHirAFxnGHZ94tBqMKPtBtOcV83bDVdORoLuCqCQR_j-9Qk4oWOLQa-cR8ev68e9vNegrviQYM1E5RgnG2AAlgTTIE9sZ/s1600/Screen+Shot+2014-05-14+at+7.07.26+AM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="195" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiidAW35On9o-39KZBuliEjvTSCtyyuEqrqE1n_XCh2Q-VJfeWWHirAFxnGHZ94tBqMKPtBtOcV83bDVdORoLuCqCQR_j-9Qk4oWOLQa-cR8ev68e9vNegrviQYM1E5RgnG2AAlgTTIE9sZ/s1600/Screen+Shot+2014-05-14+at+7.07.26+AM.png" width="200" /></a></div><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXKhzlNwLprOo6Ab5EKXDJYlkMKhz8-JU9gfLJziZa3M_3N7eqszaxVAuUKKPWewEhNXg4o9mk7PePHGqlLnV5eevyTXUppGKZoSxeM-22hvPOGspBYzkujAkBrk3NDo6UycZo71zst2sP/s1600/DSCN4847.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXKhzlNwLprOo6Ab5EKXDJYlkMKhz8-JU9gfLJziZa3M_3N7eqszaxVAuUKKPWewEhNXg4o9mk7PePHGqlLnV5eevyTXUppGKZoSxeM-22hvPOGspBYzkujAkBrk3NDo6UycZo71zst2sP/s1600/DSCN4847.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br />Here I am testing out what some additional color and pattern on the bed would do for the room. Above is leftover drape fabric but I think the pattern is too subtle.  The vintage Ikat fabric is going somewhere else but maybe the answer is in a stronger pattern that also has some gold in it, along with gray/purple.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5HseCLHEpi1K5nwVv1BVu76aYSfXflZF19eYKbw3tWc2r5GSTaG_s07Dj4GPWMjd_WB_1Cw0RUGVYLXKHds_iRobGf9wIYbjcanlCaeew_duM2DO0QhJPV_vaR4UQC-ngO0INVz35Xj3I/s1600/DSCN4849.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5HseCLHEpi1K5nwVv1BVu76aYSfXflZF19eYKbw3tWc2r5GSTaG_s07Dj4GPWMjd_WB_1Cw0RUGVYLXKHds_iRobGf9wIYbjcanlCaeew_duM2DO0QhJPV_vaR4UQC-ngO0INVz35Xj3I/s1600/DSCN4849.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: start;">Maybe a fabric something like this Oushak but with a bit stronger gray in it?</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8AjFPP3PYmCO1zsdXbcJOIH139nOpK7Ua7e4Lr5SGwE7bQeiB20OZGFW00mkqXp0YyVQibpz3Rjkq2KPucZboAXtZ9UqybIEr_-GrrbYbw5dVVMXVyfABR4U0BPlT3PIGxqQ_sig8frmB/s1600/Screen+Shot+2014-05-12+at+5.27.46+PM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="275" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8AjFPP3PYmCO1zsdXbcJOIH139nOpK7Ua7e4Lr5SGwE7bQeiB20OZGFW00mkqXp0YyVQibpz3Rjkq2KPucZboAXtZ9UqybIEr_-GrrbYbw5dVVMXVyfABR4U0BPlT3PIGxqQ_sig8frmB/s1600/Screen+Shot+2014-05-12+at+5.27.46+PM.png" width="320" /></a></div><br />OK, so that's the critique.  I think the room is fine (still serene, etc) but I know it can be so much better. Do serve up your advice, I'd love to hear it!

Ditching the Gray Pelmet & Critiques of my ORC bedroom

Well, it's been one week since the end of the One Room Challenge . I knew when I posted about my bedroom there were some things that we...

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One Room Challenge Reveal - master bedroom!

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4W9fblDj_IkNPMNRSs4S_Qhp4WlaboozeQvYEk40SPRg1OBMGrIvw9rat8_wYmAIbV61bIewHKJkBK8ISLO8xPAcxOiMh9-go3oGUSwMbeE_ZxWQSZCQINvI6OQWi08_iMRNDX5-dCYtP/s1600/IMG_4733.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4W9fblDj_IkNPMNRSs4S_Qhp4WlaboozeQvYEk40SPRg1OBMGrIvw9rat8_wYmAIbV61bIewHKJkBK8ISLO8xPAcxOiMh9-go3oGUSwMbeE_ZxWQSZCQINvI6OQWi08_iMRNDX5-dCYtP/s1600/IMG_4733.jpg" width="472" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b>**you can find an updated version of the <a href="http://mynottinghill.blogspot.com/2014/05/ditching-gray-pelmut-critiques-of-my.html">room here</a>**</b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>Ready or not, time for the reveal!  First a huge thank you to Linda of Calling it Home for being the motivational guru behind the <a href="http://www.callingithome.com/">One Room Challenge</a>.  So let's start where my master bedroom was 6 weeks ago.  A forgotten space with an accidental color scheme and lousy storage.   The goal was to transform it into a restful, space with warmer colors and some needed conveniences.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvxT4a7iwboLz0-HKGLb0ZbsI32hTZh_dxUUoYjjLFHqBBMIgDOQl-yQDvBkg1DvJ9IC5i9_FzDFXCAKxYhQwzbcvc_A4TENKwazf_0ptlw0om6DIXTdGiuWg-7Zme89ZjaGu79nhXBvY/s1600/DSCN4409.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvxT4a7iwboLz0-HKGLb0ZbsI32hTZh_dxUUoYjjLFHqBBMIgDOQl-yQDvBkg1DvJ9IC5i9_FzDFXCAKxYhQwzbcvc_A4TENKwazf_0ptlw0om6DIXTdGiuWg-7Zme89ZjaGu79nhXBvY/s1600/DSCN4409.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;">BEFORE</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhll2GIXk7Li_YnhcHTdHN0G1P3nQqLNma3eJGVw8dHOPb-Vvt1L7UO3eToh4SZkG7A2mrpslbP8AKXhTCHJ3ccz7WsYnoO93mJPDuPudTlGoJ-ZDhFubApFKLT4EsqvkSDtbAyM2JHNSM/s1600/DSCN4404.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhll2GIXk7Li_YnhcHTdHN0G1P3nQqLNma3eJGVw8dHOPb-Vvt1L7UO3eToh4SZkG7A2mrpslbP8AKXhTCHJ3ccz7WsYnoO93mJPDuPudTlGoJ-ZDhFubApFKLT4EsqvkSDtbAyM2JHNSM/s1600/DSCN4404.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br />Remember when I showed you this wall with the mismatched dressers and the constant clutter that always seemed to be there?<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmBdJZJ1vB_u5pBQ_yIhO4nHGe6ocGvWEFLBBCKbNkwtiHdoN1Hn-2hBNwPrmWnSLu76Yxyumqv6d7d-ShkkAl4hUTV6pBUyB4KDVcM8bJWpcNMgGcVewUnTPqlo-pKAFGYpkSqGB_NQHt/s1600/DSCN4299.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmBdJZJ1vB_u5pBQ_yIhO4nHGe6ocGvWEFLBBCKbNkwtiHdoN1Hn-2hBNwPrmWnSLu76Yxyumqv6d7d-ShkkAl4hUTV6pBUyB4KDVcM8bJWpcNMgGcVewUnTPqlo-pKAFGYpkSqGB_NQHt/s1600/DSCN4299.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">So here's a the run down of what was done:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">- Installed 14" deep Ikea Pax cabinets on this wall.  </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">- Painted walls and ceiling.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">- Made drapes and a pelmet.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">- Recovered the headboard in a gray mohair.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">- Replaced the light fixture</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">- Found a bench for the foot of the bed, side dresser for my husband, an additional lamp, an accent pillow and art for the room</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYn9gpMm72cmYPFwIchpWdvNeZ-mZhtredhD6Qy2gzp22NxZ-y-f5TspUSo-ZXpnSlCOAQSsPOZbTsO6HkXTl6VvLBPAywPvoH9ysdeEK03of8gsgSTTxB_-NihYiV99w3oiA1fdUc0QvK/s1600/IMG_4717.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYn9gpMm72cmYPFwIchpWdvNeZ-mZhtredhD6Qy2gzp22NxZ-y-f5TspUSo-ZXpnSlCOAQSsPOZbTsO6HkXTl6VvLBPAywPvoH9ysdeEK03of8gsgSTTxB_-NihYiV99w3oiA1fdUc0QvK/s1600/IMG_4717.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjy8GcEGlT2sZvK3auSMgpZ_6FcAs5-vJf3s0AR82j-n7g_R7FFMRi1KfY287e46tKnB79aW_1M2X9nZQACzuG8ION-4_RCS1a-NgDu1y_QxUMwbxLBar5KrVIIvRVV2udvxz2mkV-8YHBs/s1600/IMG_4718.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjy8GcEGlT2sZvK3auSMgpZ_6FcAs5-vJf3s0AR82j-n7g_R7FFMRi1KfY287e46tKnB79aW_1M2X9nZQACzuG8ION-4_RCS1a-NgDu1y_QxUMwbxLBar5KrVIIvRVV2udvxz2mkV-8YHBs/s1600/IMG_4718.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRIK9B_FqU9xjKOFoSICL1azD47Eh9ol_RaxOdYfJu_oSpmkagCZ0oMQ_lFdPyCMsw6I3KyUqP2oDohr662phX3YPjs-S5glbjWv_pNDdeFzfXiRQDwWgAuMBdrcD3PBC8UxtbXGDkYxRr/s1600/IMG_4720.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRIK9B_FqU9xjKOFoSICL1azD47Eh9ol_RaxOdYfJu_oSpmkagCZ0oMQ_lFdPyCMsw6I3KyUqP2oDohr662phX3YPjs-S5glbjWv_pNDdeFzfXiRQDwWgAuMBdrcD3PBC8UxtbXGDkYxRr/s1600/IMG_4720.jpg" width="266" /></a></div><br />Here's the beautiful greek key pillow from <a href="http://charlotteandivy.com/accessories/pillows-poufs/greek-key-luxury-pillows-colors">Charlotte & Ivy</a>.  I accidentally ordered the gray trim, as opposed to the gray/gold trim, but it's a happy accident.  The workmanship is wonderful and I love this pillow with the pillow covers I made from a cut velvet from Haute Fabrics.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-Jjc0J0m5h-pOljpA-zbMCEyXuMLgfDoAHhgRt9J2vTu9PpZHVwcWfNB7vRn4E1ANK_SC9za3Kt0xD1m-rVqc2Fy0OlJVFfVVUoVVtLbpelERGNgvoLbIx8f5jbcO83szMOhOfccWkzlX/s1600/IMG_4721.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-Jjc0J0m5h-pOljpA-zbMCEyXuMLgfDoAHhgRt9J2vTu9PpZHVwcWfNB7vRn4E1ANK_SC9za3Kt0xD1m-rVqc2Fy0OlJVFfVVUoVVtLbpelERGNgvoLbIx8f5jbcO83szMOhOfccWkzlX/s1600/IMG_4721.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbt8FH9exGYGkJAeP371hVP0v6pOF8yDMxiw9PdmGfXahP7PKZwCbaJa88dQJPb9SORZ9nOTrGSn3zZG0VWv3rurMSKmbJJZzDRGybecFdZ42OXPPn6YPqJX4PU8_BmlhcC6EsNNqaasA8/s1600/IMG_4722.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbt8FH9exGYGkJAeP371hVP0v6pOF8yDMxiw9PdmGfXahP7PKZwCbaJa88dQJPb9SORZ9nOTrGSn3zZG0VWv3rurMSKmbJJZzDRGybecFdZ42OXPPn6YPqJX4PU8_BmlhcC6EsNNqaasA8/s1600/IMG_4722.jpg" width="432" /></a></div><br />I kept my small night stand as there's not alot of clearance with the swing of the bathroom door.  Stacked books raise Ikea Ranarp lamp up to better match the one on the other side. A spray painted scallop shell we brought home from Scotland is my ring dish. <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhb4uOzAHN-5jOiz9iyEXLbkktJ63p_F6hEnVDAomGV3Nk1FX_OEM723i7D2LcooO9xUeNrbe2z9nNa6X4nTcTQpNZ8HTy9uhypW7epPz5BysDgq5NMX4y6N7kZzitKPP-6x-2N7kzBg2Lf/s1600/IMG_4723.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhb4uOzAHN-5jOiz9iyEXLbkktJ63p_F6hEnVDAomGV3Nk1FX_OEM723i7D2LcooO9xUeNrbe2z9nNa6X4nTcTQpNZ8HTy9uhypW7epPz5BysDgq5NMX4y6N7kZzitKPP-6x-2N7kzBg2Lf/s1600/IMG_4723.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5nJlf47uNsBirxyBmNMod8hrdaMKwHspIGIEhgTqrVdgUwSaoygcixy3aTbH2gtxYf9xMzYA2DqYfCFK8ZS7MzNSEdTinOdXyar-U_dz7bfg8PMZycM_-PtMpiW6HBQ2TBkcSQwkSJLVd/s1600/IMG_4726.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5nJlf47uNsBirxyBmNMod8hrdaMKwHspIGIEhgTqrVdgUwSaoygcixy3aTbH2gtxYf9xMzYA2DqYfCFK8ZS7MzNSEdTinOdXyar-U_dz7bfg8PMZycM_-PtMpiW6HBQ2TBkcSQwkSJLVd/s1600/IMG_4726.jpg" width="422" /></a></div><br />The <a href="http://www.lampsplus.com/products/sinclair-wood-bench__y8056.html">Sinclair Wood Bench</a> from Lamps Plus.  As I mentioned a few weeks ago, this bench is so well built.  I added a leopard throw to tie in with the headboard.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKFjW7NrHGa2svBXUehQWLrhKsjT9ZiFeJPCZ53L1qVZkvwcicxoJaiBc_o9D08UKh-SErchdbd6J8aO0HrJADO47lWZTykxJ-tZ2vz8K2-PVaIYgC32AogEVGpGa3pGOspKCSmui1Hu3T/s1600/IMG_4730.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKFjW7NrHGa2svBXUehQWLrhKsjT9ZiFeJPCZ53L1qVZkvwcicxoJaiBc_o9D08UKh-SErchdbd6J8aO0HrJADO47lWZTykxJ-tZ2vz8K2-PVaIYgC32AogEVGpGa3pGOspKCSmui1Hu3T/s1600/IMG_4730.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><br />Since I have asthma, a full rug in the bedroom isn't an option.  However, I added in this leopard runner for softness and color.  The under <a href="http://mynottinghill.blogspot.com/2014/04/one-room-challenge-week-5-progress-and.html">$40 light fixture</a> is sprayed gold with rub n'buf for extra patina.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrM5etrn7OSW-8g6kqVQgslB8JiXc-1ZKC6umMSvpBbLwauh8DCR03zXabO02M5itI1UVQ3yEvgzCdb-isYxN-qnKBNrX1mo554N2GgxxwP-UXgzBB2_-S72S-YjR1at3t1f8t8SI5YYUN/s1600/IMG_4734.jpg" width="438" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHkypXzFU192HfVgHAyQJ8Ncki5dInHmk3X8DfuSwJux5YcEoBWx_FuENuk27btZxydypIdc4jnFSVsGepxJqwkJWP3IG9HQcGHzeQD65y2IhTh2YUF_c9iaSR0yTN6Nwi2QN4emri1pCE/s1600/IMG_4735.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHkypXzFU192HfVgHAyQJ8Ncki5dInHmk3X8DfuSwJux5YcEoBWx_FuENuk27btZxydypIdc4jnFSVsGepxJqwkJWP3IG9HQcGHzeQD65y2IhTh2YUF_c9iaSR0yTN6Nwi2QN4emri1pCE/s1600/IMG_4735.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><br />The nightstand is a mini-Ikea hack of the Trysil dresser.  The trim, legs and hardware were sprayed gold with a bit of rub n' buff added.   Detecting a trend here…<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmXaVD2s7mtnVXUFmVLu_SZp_lfHn0cTON45rgDgDwu_w36GchWbvN3kRKeVfSYy7y81-bBSJbTJf2G3pDgmF7VdcXxW1KTG2qbq_6ii5x1PMOtyGZdkpP19TQylkQBchVJXlr85WY40ga/s1600/IMG_4737.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmXaVD2s7mtnVXUFmVLu_SZp_lfHn0cTON45rgDgDwu_w36GchWbvN3kRKeVfSYy7y81-bBSJbTJf2G3pDgmF7VdcXxW1KTG2qbq_6ii5x1PMOtyGZdkpP19TQylkQBchVJXlr85WY40ga/s1600/IMG_4737.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br />The art on either side of the bed are black and white pic from St John USVI.  Also the place where I spend 9 days of this ORC  or AKA, the reason the molding isn't done on the Ikea Pax cabinets! :)<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglKR1-v9sg3OGrq9fA1iuoT40e80L5XPmDLNRQl-vIRbIu3Rhs5ul5fA7CWUBymJ1ULP2KFvzgvgGCM546FXpA5Xnvkdejtw9YGqrbA3qBQRl6y3_k0OB8tITu_BGe8gy3lDaK9nQ7QIQl/s1600/IMG_4742.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglKR1-v9sg3OGrq9fA1iuoT40e80L5XPmDLNRQl-vIRbIu3Rhs5ul5fA7CWUBymJ1ULP2KFvzgvgGCM546FXpA5Xnvkdejtw9YGqrbA3qBQRl6y3_k0OB8tITu_BGe8gy3lDaK9nQ7QIQl/s1600/IMG_4742.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br />In the end, I went with the doors in the same color as the walls.  I'll live with that for now - I started to worry that the gray would bring the eye down because these doors are much shorter than those on the Ikea cabinets.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9UOv4lJ3U8MbsSr9aty_ZvAls9oVMqxGGgWZ6EYEFMAvnqcUJA_CAjvEQwGRMS9zz0A3MoqkjSBGa86D7bQhlBn9Ewxpk-r7x4T2UCOyFLAcsJD7HpS-JY2MY-onK2_AGZ9Td3kcZreFo/s1600/IMG_4744.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9UOv4lJ3U8MbsSr9aty_ZvAls9oVMqxGGgWZ6EYEFMAvnqcUJA_CAjvEQwGRMS9zz0A3MoqkjSBGa86D7bQhlBn9Ewxpk-r7x4T2UCOyFLAcsJD7HpS-JY2MY-onK2_AGZ9Td3kcZreFo/s1600/IMG_4744.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihGMVoxVuu_4-Z_1bsBk40Fc_469frRUTXjTqBsFs8Mp6ff28MzQrD_8MjS4v9Uoib54ViVxTUzxP_BtDEHhN0CFEt7dkwN7y4u5qQxdMR4SB7iNiI3wJ4NhZlVLjtwqaNOsPhhidEtjqh/s1600/IMG_4752.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; 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text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizvHD2v2y6O4y1POTemztEcby2T4MF9pOUg5_IVNAsLYaoIe2Hj0apEr9FPKSnO7nNC0ovuXzjVWTf4gt6RAlXg1aBnDUyk24IkTl_PTB_EuHXwxFJVeXSZR4elq2eC-RZWzXDMVm2TvVZ/s1600/IMG_4758.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizvHD2v2y6O4y1POTemztEcby2T4MF9pOUg5_IVNAsLYaoIe2Hj0apEr9FPKSnO7nNC0ovuXzjVWTf4gt6RAlXg1aBnDUyk24IkTl_PTB_EuHXwxFJVeXSZR4elq2eC-RZWzXDMVm2TvVZ/s1600/IMG_4758.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><br />The entry to our bedroom now has a piece of art, <a href="http://www.minted.com/product/wall-art-prints/MIN-LAX-GNA/painted-grunge?ccId=105446&org=photo">Painted Grunge from Minted</a>, that I think is a better scale for the space.  Love the clean lined white frame too.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxXPOvl9xcVfXJuU5o49snRB0f8a1DSrVMwCw1Ni0wpWGVJsrLOOipx93bbfmPdhM6ySJaiTZAOEQKKr-faQtSev1JDVT-h6xTLQz0joNDIKjnmNhXFBnGbbqDByjBNsNl8Krxlr2mLJ0j/s1600/IMG_4760.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; 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text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwvJw7NhduB_uA9a3DHtFS8nSE_BHEI0BFLrW6tI9VxG9OsaaM2i5QIQu7FdQ0W1biV13K432zUBIYPQFU0sn6ydpoJEp4WDOOUdAbFvTb7j7ONLu1ZDOeYC_lvtEXEFxEcP9PaDrYE8XE/s1600/IMG_4765.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwvJw7NhduB_uA9a3DHtFS8nSE_BHEI0BFLrW6tI9VxG9OsaaM2i5QIQu7FdQ0W1biV13K432zUBIYPQFU0sn6ydpoJEp4WDOOUdAbFvTb7j7ONLu1ZDOeYC_lvtEXEFxEcP9PaDrYE8XE/s1600/IMG_4765.jpg" width="266" /></a></div><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwnwwaTFBFE-y66Dq3YDV-twpUyhkaqTdiHFYbMKwloU9OX60UP1SwneydTBjLwfm3F9rJxfqnaVjtuVN9ekPaWqXeHtXBrd3R7Io4KbLLnkvwihLPd7UJCSO8LkzrBW66LnVZoIbYqj_K/s1600/IMG_4767.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwnwwaTFBFE-y66Dq3YDV-twpUyhkaqTdiHFYbMKwloU9OX60UP1SwneydTBjLwfm3F9rJxfqnaVjtuVN9ekPaWqXeHtXBrd3R7Io4KbLLnkvwihLPd7UJCSO8LkzrBW66LnVZoIbYqj_K/s1600/IMG_4767.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div>So it's a wrap - minus the trim work for the Ikea closets!   I'm really enjoying my new bedroom. It feels relaxing and I like the new color scheme.  So once again, thank you Linda for being the driving force behind one more re-decorated room in my house!<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgv6lqMaPVses-Yoa4lb60iO2BEzL-eQVMpPGebvIblpRH3AlXwA-f1RkmLE93fBPeUASA1qdrTcfWNKYxDo4tOvEeE1Gbx0TKSwbiq_fnWQ8-YuNlrB4b4x4UHPOn3KdspzQDf7cBro-8X/s1600/Screen+Shot+2014-04-02+at+7.16.39+AM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgv6lqMaPVses-Yoa4lb60iO2BEzL-eQVMpPGebvIblpRH3AlXwA-f1RkmLE93fBPeUASA1qdrTcfWNKYxDo4tOvEeE1Gbx0TKSwbiq_fnWQ8-YuNlrB4b4x4UHPOn3KdspzQDf7cBro-8X/s1600/Screen+Shot+2014-04-02+at+7.16.39+AM.png" width="345" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br />Now I'm off to check out this amazing group of bloggers to find out how all their rooms turned out!<br /><div class="MsoNormal" style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.800000190734863px;"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.800000190734863px;"><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-size: 12.800000190734863px; line-height: 15.6pt;"><span style="color: blue; font-family: 'Apple Chancery', serif; font-size: 13.5pt;"><a href="http://www.abbyminteriorsblog.com/2014/05/one-room-challenge-week-6-reveal.html#.U29y_fldVMg" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank"><span style="color: #002c8f; text-decoration: none;">Abby M. 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One Room Challenge Reveal - master bedroom!

**you can find an updated version of the room here ** Ready or not, time for the reveal! First a huge thank you to Linda of Calling it Home...

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One Room Challenge Week 5: Progress! and One Last ?

If Week 4 of the ORC is crunch time then Week 5 is "Am I really going to publicly humiliate myself?" time.   I'm happy to say that a number of things have been accomplished and am pretty<strike> hopeful </strike>sure that I won't be cringing as I hit the publish button next Wednesday*.  (Although I really have to be finished and taking pictures on Monday since I've got an early flight to Atlanta early Tue morning.) <br /><br />So here is an overview of what's been done for my Master Bedroom makeover since last week: (go <a href="http://mynottinghill.blogspot.com/search/label/One%20Room%20Challenge%202014">here</a> for the previous weeks.)<br /><br />- headboard recovered<br />- grasscloth put up in Pax unit and adjoining wall area<br />- Pax doors installed ( two of them cut down to size) and painted<br />- drapes sewn and pelmut almost finished<br />- knobs ordered for new closet doors<br />- bought nightstand/dresser for my husband's side of the bed<br />- installed new flush mount ceiling light<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br />Here's the recovered headboard in the gray velvet and I am in love with it!<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZUK2cHXdIHBhypOkRBiQm6pbhsIa_mnbhyFeJpFowT9VtIujtaerFZAOKNKyE5Kq8eQldsJnv_ox30MSmmxGPO5pu7DOAikxLCplWAPlOkd4C6FFZ6KhxH35lz10OP07wCOUY5mMX0cPA/s1600/DSCN4674.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="524" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZUK2cHXdIHBhypOkRBiQm6pbhsIa_mnbhyFeJpFowT9VtIujtaerFZAOKNKyE5Kq8eQldsJnv_ox30MSmmxGPO5pu7DOAikxLCplWAPlOkd4C6FFZ6KhxH35lz10OP07wCOUY5mMX0cPA/s1600/DSCN4674.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkXxHXHaAemWMBptNBfG7vjlaOv3mZ88xLaf6HC5Md7xnsVN1-mOU9n91vHqiOwfDc-K6SrTkWOyNHQaJ0OFH0YK2Z3kMkuA45eqIepfFmr_4bcPNU6C7nWI1oMo-uIweKP6QGD-qmOSNP/s1600/DSCN4677.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkXxHXHaAemWMBptNBfG7vjlaOv3mZ88xLaf6HC5Md7xnsVN1-mOU9n91vHqiOwfDc-K6SrTkWOyNHQaJ0OFH0YK2Z3kMkuA45eqIepfFmr_4bcPNU6C7nWI1oMo-uIweKP6QGD-qmOSNP/s1600/DSCN4677.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Every picture I took of it made the top ends look wonky - which they really aren't when you look at them in person.  Anyways… The shutter screen is back over the awkward small window over the bed.  The middle slats can be opened to let light in.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicNpm4C52UfBv4QNi_4wO2TWjubiBI7y22RS-b_ZncntmnZrnwSIR-MvctAbjJ3x0rHWCKIw_9oL23LlIECJKu3T4cHkkY2V0RHDSHOMn2Utx1AEIJno1L2lT_4Fv8vaDoQbzmBcRephA8/s1600/DSCN4686.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicNpm4C52UfBv4QNi_4wO2TWjubiBI7y22RS-b_ZncntmnZrnwSIR-MvctAbjJ3x0rHWCKIw_9oL23LlIECJKu3T4cHkkY2V0RHDSHOMn2Utx1AEIJno1L2lT_4Fv8vaDoQbzmBcRephA8/s1600/DSCN4686.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br />Here are the new 14" deep Pax closets.  I chose the wood doors which made it easier for painting. Still need to trim the edges along the wall, add in molding and eventually shelves on either side to create a built-in appearance.   In all honesty, the shelves phase will most likely happen after the ORC.  I will be painting the vent so it's not so prominent. (sorry for the awful photos, it's very rainy and gloomy here.) <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOk2J3CEPRNJ_uHu5wgddtWYPqrZThpktfGGrb6zSk9WXxckSy3zwW1tVfngoLATnRLERqS6044mm2t3w3GQn6Uw4LeQCpu0RZFbHh6Sj_wXU0TyX0GVRQIjw3TWbQTsELdxc54I4JtUfB/s1600/DSCN4683.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="544" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOk2J3CEPRNJ_uHu5wgddtWYPqrZThpktfGGrb6zSk9WXxckSy3zwW1tVfngoLATnRLERqS6044mm2t3w3GQn6Uw4LeQCpu0RZFbHh6Sj_wXU0TyX0GVRQIjw3TWbQTsELdxc54I4JtUfB/s1600/DSCN4683.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">To attach the grasscloth, I used both the regular and the Outdoor double-sided Mounting tape.  It was so easy to do.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrPPGFU8rg7tUxmp4iQTEygOt0F3XS5FjMpq_4RNCw3mrrSteT8QJ2qqRY7fhxfqCTU9ApRZffYhabDiYeIS7JJ7nJXErrwSYusgc4XgS3ap9QPlbkC34Oek5JtFu-fyuGJnC3DRhkd1HZ/s1600/DSCN4665.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrPPGFU8rg7tUxmp4iQTEygOt0F3XS5FjMpq_4RNCw3mrrSteT8QJ2qqRY7fhxfqCTU9ApRZffYhabDiYeIS7JJ7nJXErrwSYusgc4XgS3ap9QPlbkC34Oek5JtFu-fyuGJnC3DRhkd1HZ/s1600/DSCN4665.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwv0iZsqMyB9OuRt_22KbctGNSopt41Mf6NXCwG4kILU5c9oWYkXU1nLYYvzfg9GP7DJ8MYjsEFpZN9ctrNnD7cPULqM-2jLaH53IjQ-iOnV8ZdCCyW8GUE2zCZeyHuYajNyxznjUsJCGv/s1600/Screen+Shot+2014-04-29+at+12.24.37+PM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="245" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwv0iZsqMyB9OuRt_22KbctGNSopt41Mf6NXCwG4kILU5c9oWYkXU1nLYYvzfg9GP7DJ8MYjsEFpZN9ctrNnD7cPULqM-2jLaH53IjQ-iOnV8ZdCCyW8GUE2zCZeyHuYajNyxznjUsJCGv/s1600/Screen+Shot+2014-04-29+at+12.24.37+PM.png" width="320" /></a></div>Ordered these Alno hexagon knobs from ebay, 10 for $19.50.   They retail for $11 - 12 a piece so that feels good.  It will feel <i>even better</i> if they get here by Saturday!<br />They may stay silver but most likely they'll get the gold treatment.<br /><br />Dan replaced the 1950's light cover - it looked alot like this <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/176599785/vintage-blue-star-burst-glass-light?ref=sr_gallery_33&ga_search_query=glass+ceiling+light+cover&ga_ship_to=US&ga_vintage_rewrite=vintage+glass+ceiling+light+cover&ga_original_query=2&ga_page=3&ga_search_type=vintage&ga_view_type=gallery">one</a>,<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9ec-FWNU36xppqz0GqrolO6VohJxA6jdU9R9tSXB872UbufCtVLlRgrCYwXen_TKWeVrfKpXzHGggHaFDlIJ9nIlAa9AvuTVoNEStgQJDpEhvdKJ8_G4DXYyjxTVTWf-DfbGI3dc8mKpg/s1600/Screen+Shot+2014-04-29+at+10.51.48+PM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="155" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9ec-FWNU36xppqz0GqrolO6VohJxA6jdU9R9tSXB872UbufCtVLlRgrCYwXen_TKWeVrfKpXzHGggHaFDlIJ9nIlAa9AvuTVoNEStgQJDpEhvdKJ8_G4DXYyjxTVTWf-DfbGI3dc8mKpg/s1600/Screen+Shot+2014-04-29+at+10.51.48+PM.png" width="200" /></a></div><br /> with the  <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B009M99QNW/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B009M99QNW&linkCode=as2&tag=myno0ab-20">Oxnard 2 Light Ceiling Brushed 5"x13"x13" Brshd Nickel Fn</a>, which is under $40.  I spray painted it gold and then went over that with Rub n' Buff Grecian Gold.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9Z6rxiZXvXiO2g7OeyhhLoaMaKFRyai3HJDao3TOSX25xyzuj0obFYXAeTu3Rk9Rau0ICXXg8S-89l73cCGphweWT6Z_ir9lrpwhKyvPvhsy7xYE6cscjtj4OcLjc4nhy2rSXZ-SSTeeF/s1600/DSCN4679.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="225" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9Z6rxiZXvXiO2g7OeyhhLoaMaKFRyai3HJDao3TOSX25xyzuj0obFYXAeTu3Rk9Rau0ICXXg8S-89l73cCGphweWT6Z_ir9lrpwhKyvPvhsy7xYE6cscjtj4OcLjc4nhy2rSXZ-SSTeeF/s1600/DSCN4679.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><br /><b><u>NOW for my question</u></b>. The walls and trim/Pax closet doors  are painted in BM Ancient Ivory, flat and semi-gloss respectively.   I know that I should also probably paint these closet doors Ancient Ivory too.  It's a small room and painting the doors Ancient Ivory would allow the eye to travel, not break-up the look, etc…BUT I just don't feel like it. <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJv82hui7e_SPc4RwK3chPzH5LtuzEgHJ7fkpDmXDA5o2fAdtiDL4E-pddozYg-ZTdU34_2BlSLdKEseBeKy2gbmAHSygbd9Wz1yyL6t-z2Qp3xsMem-HQKx4v-wCHlAuqsBNWNwKd5nJI/s1600/DSCN4685.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJv82hui7e_SPc4RwK3chPzH5LtuzEgHJ7fkpDmXDA5o2fAdtiDL4E-pddozYg-ZTdU34_2BlSLdKEseBeKy2gbmAHSygbd9Wz1yyL6t-z2Qp3xsMem-HQKx4v-wCHlAuqsBNWNwKd5nJI/s1600/DSCN4685.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><b>What do you think if I paint these closet doors in BM Dior Gray in Gloss or Semi-gloss?</b> (The opposite wall with the window will have a pelmut in the same velvet as the headboard and the gold fabric drapes.)<br /><br />Am I crazy? <br />Do you need to save me from myself?     Let me know, I'd love to hear your advice.<br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2sQftl9wyUuYWBf6Nez_GXa7myvxW3lmQliB8fjX01wRsTN4jedbLFzZYZGhhl065rODYYc1hH-rRJIzNV8lMlcuMvD-d5cSUiRBZzRhttMimrjIar8i8Oa3_-KkffV1lmlhvA-1b9Pxn/s1600/Screen+Shot+2014-04-29+at+10.07.21+PM.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2sQftl9wyUuYWBf6Nez_GXa7myvxW3lmQliB8fjX01wRsTN4jedbLFzZYZGhhl065rODYYc1hH-rRJIzNV8lMlcuMvD-d5cSUiRBZzRhttMimrjIar8i8Oa3_-KkffV1lmlhvA-1b9Pxn/s1600/Screen+Shot+2014-04-29+at+10.07.21+PM.png" width="196" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNXuURiHoMJtXHh1FWaovwaMzu_hokyzGO21EN4oXaVgMDyjT4GQS6Jc8zIradqXYl2WjCirNxcfTSSMkXM2pXcyMrOI0wZtq6rwxUbd13VuajTYQ8PP2Kh2GyBJRQJyhnJX2f3ydQtU7z/s1600/Screen+Shot+2014-04-29+at+11.26.10+PM.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="229" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNXuURiHoMJtXHh1FWaovwaMzu_hokyzGO21EN4oXaVgMDyjT4GQS6Jc8zIradqXYl2WjCirNxcfTSSMkXM2pXcyMrOI0wZtq6rwxUbd13VuajTYQ8PP2Kh2GyBJRQJyhnJX2f3ydQtU7z/s1600/Screen+Shot+2014-04-29+at+11.26.10+PM.png" width="320" /></a><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2sQftl9wyUuYWBf6Nez_GXa7myvxW3lmQliB8fjX01wRsTN4jedbLFzZYZGhhl065rODYYc1hH-rRJIzNV8lMlcuMvD-d5cSUiRBZzRhttMimrjIar8i8Oa3_-KkffV1lmlhvA-1b9Pxn/s1600/Screen+Shot+2014-04-29+at+10.07.21+PM.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><br /></a></div><br /><br /><br /><span style="text-align: center;">Now be sure to head over to check out what my fellow ORC bloggers have accomplished.  There are some amazing and inspiring things going on in the other 19 spaces!</span><br /><br /><div class="MsoNormal" style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.800000190734863px;"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.abbyminteriorsblog.com/" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">Abby M. 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One Room Challenge Week 5: Progress! and One Last ?

If Week 4 of the ORC is crunch time then Week 5 is "Am I really going to publicly humiliate myself?" time. I'm happy to say ...

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One Room Challenge Week 4: Pillow, Art & Rum...

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUmAD8SPhLAo7LuuXX4HXVfmcaMS6v4-bEC44lqPY3uf2wnOtNCxHRUVALsxPF6g8ZaGbGgK9RWze6E0XfRsUQVjYn-IHD3rC414XnJJaMCBOQlUD1sNje0JtnND9hWdZx_tcRKBwdxl3J/s1600/Screen+Shot+2014-04-22+at+5.54.45+PM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUmAD8SPhLAo7LuuXX4HXVfmcaMS6v4-bEC44lqPY3uf2wnOtNCxHRUVALsxPF6g8ZaGbGgK9RWze6E0XfRsUQVjYn-IHD3rC414XnJJaMCBOQlUD1sNje0JtnND9hWdZx_tcRKBwdxl3J/s1600/Screen+Shot+2014-04-22+at+5.54.45+PM.png" width="400" /></a></div>This past week my Master Bedroom makeover was at a  bit of stand still since we went to our favorite place for spring break, St John USVI.  This was the view from the bedroom there - makes me wish it was my view all the time.  Every time I thought about the loss of  1/6 of the time for the ORC, I just drank a <strike>little bit</strike> lot more rum… <span style="text-align: center;">So now I'm back to reality with two weeks left to go!</span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7qbnIRjugwu8I0dUVyOR3z1MT0xRz4WhPLSEWr8Niq0Xpr05oNJ-stmD72c68-npLOVOZvMCUpXiD4CRGAcoHVG5LJ5d9vGH8bofknxvDzH-xLRWv5YwTSP8wbDDy0KJQKPjqSCAAmpPz/s1600/Screen+Shot+2014-04-22+at+10.44.52+PM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="198" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7qbnIRjugwu8I0dUVyOR3z1MT0xRz4WhPLSEWr8Niq0Xpr05oNJ-stmD72c68-npLOVOZvMCUpXiD4CRGAcoHVG5LJ5d9vGH8bofknxvDzH-xLRWv5YwTSP8wbDDy0KJQKPjqSCAAmpPz/s1600/Screen+Shot+2014-04-22+at+10.44.52+PM.png" width="200" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyC6C6QzgvQfCcy5RhDmPgTYPov9dT9aT8Iq41KwRupwrJ3LfmzAtgydBdr6iEzwUyJkcelNBJyV5vuXkkl5N4kUe3BIbiWUFrE-93QoIZZA8Z1SKCIE2u_s1Fg6FDAJYQqAqkWR7SCvC1/s1600/DSCN4512.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyC6C6QzgvQfCcy5RhDmPgTYPov9dT9aT8Iq41KwRupwrJ3LfmzAtgydBdr6iEzwUyJkcelNBJyV5vuXkkl5N4kUe3BIbiWUFrE-93QoIZZA8Z1SKCIE2u_s1Fg6FDAJYQqAqkWR7SCvC1/s1600/DSCN4512.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="text-align: start;">I did make some progress on the fun side of things.  My sponsor, the fabulous </span><a href="http://www.charlotteandivy.com/" style="text-align: start;"><b>Charlotte & Ivy</b></a><span style="text-align: start;">, is providing a beautiful </span><a href="http://charlotteandivy.com/accessories/pillows-poufs/greek-key-luxury-pillows-colors" style="text-align: start;">Greek Key pillow</a><span style="text-align: start;"> for the bed.  I think the 15" x 23" size will be perfect for a center pillow and the gray and gold ribbon will tie in nicely with the gray velvet headboard.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnmOx_GjaeUpmh3XLDp3gVax5E-4MIm5qSFOu50SMeiWDakppATU-qZD_Cc7SpmZc-e96-ZyPKLjOv382yU0XqVUasNVO5fetH6krzQA41lzyaTM34sxuIif8bHL-TEIxMnYfrl3BNtpx_/s1600/Screen+Shot+2014-04-22+at+9.49.21+PM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnmOx_GjaeUpmh3XLDp3gVax5E-4MIm5qSFOu50SMeiWDakppATU-qZD_Cc7SpmZc-e96-ZyPKLjOv382yU0XqVUasNVO5fetH6krzQA41lzyaTM34sxuIif8bHL-TEIxMnYfrl3BNtpx_/s1600/Screen+Shot+2014-04-22+at+9.49.21+PM.png" width="540" /></a></div><br />I also found two pieces of art for the room from ORC sponsor, <a href="http://www.minted.com/">Minted</a>, who offer limited edition prints from independent artists. They have a really interesting model to bring art to their customers - they sponsor ongoing design competitions where designers submit works and the Minted community votes to tell them what to sell.  The works are available on museum quality cotton rag archival paper with archival ink or acid and lignin-free paper with deluxe pigment ink.  I chose two beautiful abstract pieces.   <a href="http://www.minted.com/product/wall-art-prints/MIN-JBB-GNA/below-ravello?ccId=61191&org=photo">Below Ravello</a>, a limited edition print by Kelli Hall (pictured above)<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi21Oy0eXzEBvKYF-92PrkQ_tyr9AsY7SFxJ6F4h1RfWkUjtrGE6bQZ86CpcZs5J_y9_IGVVdQ_P2uA2IhixzD-bkur99ex22VSiS9C7S3-1I5yr5rpnS4DcnO-XgBPQC2J4Q_51icpQvtJ/s1600/Screen+Shot+2014-04-22+at+9.52.23+PM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi21Oy0eXzEBvKYF-92PrkQ_tyr9AsY7SFxJ6F4h1RfWkUjtrGE6bQZ86CpcZs5J_y9_IGVVdQ_P2uA2IhixzD-bkur99ex22VSiS9C7S3-1I5yr5rpnS4DcnO-XgBPQC2J4Q_51icpQvtJ/s1600/Screen+Shot+2014-04-22+at+9.52.23+PM.png" /></a></div>and  <a href="http://www.minted.com/product/wall-art-prints/MIN-LAX-GNA/painted-grunge?ccId=105446&org=photo">Painted Grunge,</a> a limited edition print by Aticnomar.  This 30" x 40"  piece will be hung vertically in the entry area of the bedroom, replacing the current  smaller landscape.  I think that vertical placement will create a better feel to this small space.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiv8K2-7RwwWVJu5Pg15ZtiIvytjJsXd_vHKcRVL2uXNY4TTfZ16nuGBR1Oh8gSIQsNYJUWzM45a71IYyAmTX3LTzqAIqf_W23VSCZWC3u4LdQiP9u2037Z0M1aGFXhCB9bjSDugXFCD6k/s1600/DSCN4403.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiv8K2-7RwwWVJu5Pg15ZtiIvytjJsXd_vHKcRVL2uXNY4TTfZ16nuGBR1Oh8gSIQsNYJUWzM45a71IYyAmTX3LTzqAIqf_W23VSCZWC3u4LdQiP9u2037Z0M1aGFXhCB9bjSDugXFCD6k/s1600/DSCN4403.JPG" width="480" /></a></div><br />As a reminder,  this is the bedroom back on  <a href="http://mynottinghill.blogspot.com/2014/04/one-room-challenge-week-1-master-bedroom.html">Week 1</a>.  (you can also check out the decisions/progress of <a href="http://mynottinghill.blogspot.com/2014/04/one-room-challenge-week-2-fabric.html">Week 2</a> and <a href="http://mynottinghill.blogspot.com/2014/04/one-room-challenge-week-3-furniture.html">Week 3</a>) <br /><br />Next week, I'll be showing you:<br /><br />-  the new drapes and pelmut<br />-  progress with the grasscloth on the Ikea Pax closets<br />-  the newly upholstered headboard<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvxT4a7iwboLz0-HKGLb0ZbsI32hTZh_dxUUoYjjLFHqBBMIgDOQl-yQDvBkg1DvJ9IC5i9_FzDFXCAKxYhQwzbcvc_A4TENKwazf_0ptlw0om6DIXTdGiuWg-7Zme89ZjaGu79nhXBvY/s1600/DSCN4409.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvxT4a7iwboLz0-HKGLb0ZbsI32hTZh_dxUUoYjjLFHqBBMIgDOQl-yQDvBkg1DvJ9IC5i9_FzDFXCAKxYhQwzbcvc_A4TENKwazf_0ptlw0om6DIXTdGiuWg-7Zme89ZjaGu79nhXBvY/s1600/DSCN4409.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><br />Now be sure to head over to check out what my fellow bloggers have accomplished - which I'm certain is going to light a fire under me to make up for that lost week!<br /><br /><div class="MsoNormal" style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.800000190734863px;"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.abbyminteriorsblog.com/" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">Abby M. 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