One Room Challenge Week 6 of the Hallway Refresh is going so much better than last week. I’m so happy to be in the home stretch of the challenge and for the stress to be over! Thank God for that extra week or else my Hallway Refresh project would have been a complete flop. Today I’m sharing what’s complete and what needs to be finished before the final reveal shoot on Monday.
The wallpaper came last week and I installed it on Sunday. It came out better than expected and I am completely in love with it. I wanted to go with another tropical/botanical print but was nervous it would clash with the living room wallpaper but it totally doesn’t! It’s neutral enough that it blends between the living room and kitchen. It’s crazy how a simple upgrade can really make an impact and brighten up a space. This is the darkest area of the house and my main goal was to make it feel lighter. I think I’ve accomplished it.
The coat rack was hung on Monday which I thought was going to be the easiest part of finishing that wall but I was wrong. We decided to hang it with anchors but hit a stud while drilling. So, we didn’t need anchors apparently. I’m very happy with how the dark wood and gold stand out on the wallpaper. The chandelier is up and working and an electrician is coming tomorrow to do final repairs. That light has caused me the most stress so I will be happy when that problem is over. If you didn’t read last weeks nightmare post then you can read it here.
The bench is in its forever home. I did really love it in the living room too. I’m on the hunt for something similar to replace it as a coffee table. Loving how it serves as extra storage plus a landing area.
I decided to swap out that jute rug for something less busy. It was clashing with the wallpaper too much and I just wanted something simple. Luckily I had this faux fur rug in my office that I’m using instead. I put the jute rug in there, so no money was lost. Bonus! I do wish Phil was still here to photobomb my One Room Challenge posts. He loved fuzzy rugs too.
The only big project left to do for the One Room Challenge Week 6 of the Hallway Refresh is the stairs which I will be tackling this weekend. I picked up the paint today and the colors are even better than the swatches. Painting the stairs is going to transform this area into a bright, happy, and colorful place. Is it okay to hang out in the stairwell or is that weird?
I picked up some plants today to put inside the macrame for the stairwell wall. The macrame still hasn’t arrived though. I tracked it and it says “in transit to destination” so fingers crossed they come tomorrow. They will only take a few minutes to hang so I’m not that worried.
The One Room Challenge Week 6 of the Hallway Refresh has been a success and I can’t wait to show you how everything comes together.
wow it will be a bright fun pop of coral on those stairs!! Love the wallpaper .. so fresh and it works so well with the rest of your furnishings and accessories! looking forward to seeing it all next week!
Thanks so much Tim! I can’t wait for the stairs to be done. I love the wallpaper too. It’s going to look so good when it’s all finished. Thanks for the support.
The wallpaper is a great addition – definitely brightens the space and lifts the eye. Mission accomplished. So excited we are nearing the end – can’t wait to see the colorful stairs.
Hi Emily! The wallpaper totally brightens the space and I’m so happy with it. Can not wait for those stairs. It’s going to be so colorful.
I’m in awe of how bright and fresh that wallpaper looks!! Love the paint colors.
The wallpaper is so simple but it brightened the space so much. Super happy that I decided on this one.
loving all these colours! And that wallpaper! Dying!
Hi Ariel! I love the colors so much. Can’t wait to see how it turns out. It’s going to look so good with the wallpaper.
Natalie! It’s fantastic. That wallpaper! How did you stopped with just the hallway? I cannot wait to see the stairs.
Thanks so much! I haven’t stopped with just the hallway. There’s more to see if I finish my other rooms finally. lol Can’t wait till you see the stairs.
So happy to see the light is maybe going to be ok for you?! It’s looking so good. And that backpack is killer, girl.
I’m also planning to paint my stair risers pink. Don’t tell my husband, yet.
Hey Madeline! I had an electrician come to update the wires and install the fixture properly. Of course, it gave me one more problem over the weekend. We realized we had no power in parts of the kitchen and our upstairs offices. The electrician came back and it was as simple as one of the wires coming loose while installing it. He fixed it, and all is well and working again. That whole ordeal was stressful though. The stairs look so good and I can’t wait to show you. I’m very lucky that Ethan always supports my crazy and colorful design decisions.
Everything is coming right along! I love the wallpaper. The hallway looks so bright and cheery.
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