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Welcome to week three of the One Room Challenge (make sure to read Week One and Week Two)! It’s officially halfway point – the week you realize how much is left on your to-do list! This year I planned ahead to prevent things getting squished down the road, so things are coming together nicely so far. I’m excited to share a peek at what’s going up on the walls, from prints to paint. I’m thrilled to be using Framebridge for another project (they framed the print in my bedroom), and I am so happy with how these prints turned out. If you haven’t already explored their straight-forward framing process and variety of frame options, I urge you to check them out. The process couldn’t be simpler! We wanted to add a touch of modernity to the room via some refreshing photography, taken by Yours Truly, with the burl frames keeping in-touch with the traditional side of the room.
To stay in our color palette, one print is a lovely photograph of clouds on a deep blue sky. We placed that print in the corner above the chaise, and it’s amazing how it opens up the space (it’s almost like another window). The other print is a photo I took when my little sister and I were messing around with some old flowers that were falling apart. If you look closely, you can see her hand in the top of the print!
I’m also pleased with a little painting progress in the opposite corner from the flower print, behind the bar. We’re pulling that lovely pink hue from the print across the room for a subtle accent wall, and although we’ve only painted a fourth of the wall, I love how it becomes a warm neutral in the room.
Now there is one more new piece of art for the room, but I’m not sure if we will frame it or not… It’s a large abstract piece I painted at Oxbow for above the fireplace. Here’s my dilemma: the fireplace does not have a surround or mantle, so the raw canvas feels too repetitive above the ‘raw’ opening of the fireplace. I’m wondering about a salvaged wood fireplace surround/mantle… or just a minimal mantle ledge for the painting to sit on.
The prints in this project were sponsored by Framebridge, but all text, images, and opinions are all my own. Thank you for supporting the brands that keep Thou Swell running!
Love that pink hue! I would have had such a hard time finding that color, but it looks amazing!
Thanks Ashley, I can’t wait to share the full wall once it’s all painted!
It is such a beautiful shade of pink! What is the brand and name of the paint color please? I love your style!
Hi Tamara, it’s Behr Marquee Stolen Kiss!
That pink is heaven and I LOVE both art pieces. The burl frame is fantastic and the floral photo is sublime. I vote minimal ledge for the fireplace.
Thanks Christine! I think I’m leaning towards the ledge as well 🙂
Definitely need to add some pieces to my walls, they’re looking a little sad as of late. Especially now that the weather is cooling down.
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Such a great point – once the view out the window gets bare, it’s so nice to have something nice to look at inside!
Kevin!!!! This is going to be so amazing! This art with the pink and that turquoise gem of a sofa! Virtual high five friend! Yeeeessaa!
Aw thank you so much Kyla! Your enthusiasm is much appreciated!!
Wow, Kevin! Love the mix of modern and traditional, and added touches of the unexpected (the wall!). Can’t wait to see more… 🙂
Thank you Carol, i appreciate it!
Love it Kevin!!! Those prints are amazing!!! I can’t wait to see your progress next week. 🙂
Thanks so much Stephanie! I can’t believe how fast it’s flying by!
the room is looking great! happy to have found your blog via the ORC
Thanks Tali, I’m glad you found TS!
It looks great! I love the photos you used and the pink accent wall. I have always wanted to try Framebridge so I am happy to hear some good things about them.
Thank you Michelle! You should definitely try them out 🙂
The photos and the frames are breathtaking! You are truly talented!!!!
Thank you Jess! It is so fun to see my photos off the screen and on the wall!
Kevin, first hats off to being such a talented young man in this design challenge! I’m so glad I found you thru ORC and missed you last round, but love your eye for design! You have a great plan and you’ve made a lot of progress already with the prints and frames. Love the painting too! I have to say I’m swooning over your mood board! Can’t wait to see how you transform this living room! Let’s do this!
Thank you so much! I’m super excited about this project and I can’t wait to share it. Yours is going to be awesome! I appreciate the kind words and support, especially from an ORC-pro like yourself 🙂
Great progress, Kevin! I love seeing a guy participating in this challenge, and such a young one at that. You are very talented!
Why thank you Lindsey, I really appreciate it!