BHG One Room Challenge

Anyone else not generally thrilled about the idea of putting yourself out there for the world to critique? I’m going to assume that many of you, like me, fall somewhere between “the next TikTok dance sensation” and “why the heck would anyone care about how I load my dishwasher.” Admittedly, I’ve watched both at length.

So here I am, embracing the “challenge” portion of the One Room Challenge. Figuring out how to make a website, a blog and get an email address over the course of 3 days. Yah, no problem.

But, I’m a girl who loves design, like LOVES design, and pretty much spends all my free time thinking about and researching it. As a child, my grandmother would let me rearrange her living room over and over until I felt it was “right” (yes, she has since achieved sainthood).

Looking back over all the spaces that I’ve renovated, created and then re-renovated over the years, I realize it was a matter of problem solving. Working within parameters and using items that were available.

So, when considering the possibility of entering the challenge, I didn’t think about the critics of the world, but instead focused on how to solve a simple problem in our home. We have corner cabinets that are original to the home - like so OG they are on the home’s blue prints (side note: we have the prints in our possession and that’s pretty heckin’ cool). So the question is, how can we ensure their character would shine in a renovated home? Bring on the challenge!

These cabinets have been through a lot. They’ve lived all around our home throughout the renovation and eventually found a tenure in our garage. But we’ve finally recognized their proper place. The office! So, we hope you enjoy the journey as we give these corner cabinets a new, functional life. Oh, and we’re also completely transforming the rest of the space too. But let’s give those cabinets the credit they deserve. They’re the grandma that every room needs…

Corner cabinets temporarily placed in the office Corner cabinets in their original location

Office Update List:

1. Retrofit cabinets from corner to “built-ins” to provide more storage and usability

2. Build bench between cabinets, under window

3. Add sconce lighting to cabinet sides

4. Create a new desk from FB Marketplace finds

5. Install new lighting

6. Add Millwork to room

7. Decide paint color/paint

8. Update window treatments (still using the mini blinds from the previous owners =)

Also, be sure to check out all the activity and updates from designers around the world at www.oneroomchallenge.com/orc-blog

I’m thrilled to be a part of such an amazing community!