It’s week 4 of the One Room Challenge hosted by Linda over at Calling It Home– if you are not familiar with the One Room Challenge, it’s basically a 6 week challenge to transform one room in your home. If this is your first time stopping over, welcome! I’m so glad you stopped by. If you want to catch up on previous weeks of progress, here you go…
Where to even begin…I know week 3 was supposed to be about the problems faced during this challenge, but let’s face it, in week 3 I basically revealed that I had painted the bathroom… outside of spilling a gallon of paint, or falling off a ladder, there’s not a ton that can go wrong. BUT this week we started really getting productive, and with productivity came some definite disasters.
Let’s just start at the beginning with this cutie helping me out at Home Depot. We decided to go with the wainscoting wall panels, so he’s guiding me through the store.
There was painting of trim and baseboards and doors and a cabinet- all in Snowfall White by Benjamin Moore to go with the Nickel wall color.
Then disaster… First, we could not get our pedestal sink out to save our lives. We still haven’t been able to remove it, but the hubby did talk with his dad (who has been doing construction all his life), so we have another option to try, but for now, it’s still fully installed. Then the hubby went to cut a piece of chair rail and the cord got in the way and the saw literally cut the cord in half. Nothing like a burst of fire to really wake you up. Somehow, my hubby got it working again with a little electric tape holding it all together.
I’m not sure how he managed to keep going, but the hubby moved onto making the cabinet. He really is a wonderful guy! (Round of applause please).
This week really was all about the hubby and his hard work, because all I did was paint a lot of stuff white and shop. Let’s be honest that really doesn’t stand up to cutting and installing wainscoting, and making a cabinet.
Shopping may have been successful, but I’m not quite sure yet. I want to see everything once all the wainscoting and trim are up. I found a steal on a mirror at Home Goods, and I’ve got my head spinning with ideas (and a pinterest board full of possibilities) for finishing touches on this powder room makeover.
Oh, and I did get these cute switch covers from Amazon. I know, it’s nothing earth-shattering, but I love a little something extra when it comes to the details.
Brainerd Single Decorator– Brainerd Single Duplex– Brainerd Single Switch all available from Amazon.
Week 1 // Week 2 // Week 3 // Week 4 // Week 5 // Week 6
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Have a wonderful week!
Erin
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Yeah…. I didn’t even post last week!!! Isn’t that terrible? I work for a publishing company and we were at production last week so I just flat got nothing done. Now, I’m in hyper drive! I’m excited to see your progress this week (week 5). Good luck with the sink!!
Hey, life happens! Seems like a lot of people had other things that needed to get done, and the room just didn’t make the cut. Oh well. (We did get the sink out… YEAH!!!… Of course that means we have to reinstall it, but it should be good). Thanks for stopping over Jill! Have a beautiful day!
Wow! Rough week for sure! Husbands are definitely the behind the scenes heroes of the ORC.
He really has been a trooper! I think next time I’ll choose a room without plumbing and so much carpentry. I just thought… small room, small project. Oops… not so much. (Speaking of husbands… does your husband do those drawings freehand? First the pantry and now the garage… looks incredible!) Thanks for stopping over Melisa!
He does them freehand with the help of straight edges and compasses to sketch the draft in pencil. He’s got skills that I don’t have 🙂
That’s amazing! I think he has skills that most of us don’t have.
I so can’t believe sawing through the cord – that is something I would do so am glad I’m not the only one!! Glad you are back on track and things are going well. Can’t wait to see the rest of the space! 🙂
Thanks you so much! I would also be one to cut a cord. I am super clumsy and seem to do things no one else could possibly attain. Oh well! We’re still plugging away! Good luck to you this week as well!
Your hubby gets a trophy this week!
Hope this next week is less eventful (in terms of fire and whatnot!).
Keep up the great work!
He really does deserve a trophy! Hoping for another productive week without any fire events. Thanks for stopping over! Good luck to you this week as well!
Your progress is looking good! I love the wall color/cabinet combo! Those details like the light switch covers make the space! Good luck this week! 🙂
Thanks Carrie! I love little twists on a regularly plain object (like switch covers). Good luck to you as well!!!
Your lucky to have such a handy hubs!!! I love details too and I think the switch covers are great, I might have to check them out for myself too!
They are really cute switch covers. Love them. Can’t wait to see what you decide on the mobile and curtains! Have a fabulous weekend!
Oh my goodness your husband definitely wins the prize for perseverance! Lets hope you enjoy smooth sailing from here on out.
Have a lovely weekend dear one.
Serious perseverance! Hoping for a better week this week. Thanks for stopping over. Have a fantastic weekend!
Hooray for husbands who help! On the last ORC, my dad cut our saw cord and fixed it back up with the electrical tape as well. Sort of freaked out a bit, but it’s still serving us well now in another ORC. I think weeks 4-6 are definitely the busiest in this challenge. You guys did so much last week! Looking forward to seeing your room come together.
I couldn’t agree more with the Hooray for the hubby! Glad to hear the saw is still holding up for you guys. Hopefully ours will too. Thanks for stopping over. Have a beautiful day!
Wow. You all got a lot done! Can’t wait to see it all put together.
Thanks Frances. I feel like we got so much done, and yet, I feel like I have SO much to do. A lot of it includes shopping though, so that’s actually fun- just hope I can find the right things to fill the space. I’ve been watching your progress as well. Have a good evening!
Erin, first of all wainscoting and your husband did all the manual work on it plus custom cabinets?! You’re one lucky lady to have such a wonderful husband that is willing to participate in the ORC madness, mine on the other hand is not. 🙂 I love the paint colors and how this is coming together! I had to laugh because both my husband and I have cut the cord by accident when cutting shrubs outside, so it happens to the best of us. Keep up the great work my friend! XOXO, Sarah
Erin – we love that you chose to make over your bathroom. Love everything you have done…can’t wait to see your reveal!
Thank you for stopping over. I just found your site today from the linking party. You guys have some amazing ideas.
Glad to hear others have struggled with those silly cords. Craziness! Thanks for stopping over… absolutely loving your office!
Hey, Erin, I’m late to the Instagram party, too, haha! The light switch covers are pretty–makes me want to change out my plastic ones. Good luck getting the sink out! Can’t wait to see the bathroom finished!
I saw those plate covers on another blog and kinda wanted to replace every switch cover in the house. I just think they’re fun without being too over-the-top. Thanks for stopping over! Have an amazing day!
I had the same problem with a toilet in a past bathroom reno. For some reason it could not come out so my hubby had to break it. Love the colour choices. Can’t wait to see it all!
I’m hoping we don’t have to break the sink as we plan on keeping it, but man, it’s stubborn! Thanks for stopping over Sabrina! Have a great day!
O.M.G. you really encountered some major challenges this week. I am happy that you are both ok. Good luck finishing.
Thanks for stopping over Delia! Luckily the burst of flame only last a very short second- I don’t even think we realized what had happened for a bit. Continuing to follow your room as well. Have a good week!
Ha! My hubby has also cut the cord on one of our saws. But really, thanks always for their help – and the kiddos too.
Absolutely love that I have a handy hubby. I could never do this powder room without him… and the kiddos can be “helpful” too. Thanks for stopping over Kourtney! Have a fabulous day!
Yay for helpful husbands! What would we do without them! Can’t wait to see your wainscotting installed! Hang in there girl, can’t wait to see your last two weeks! Will definitely follow you in IG! Love the switch plates, btw! Have a great day Erin!
Thanks for stopping over Kendra! Aren’t husbands wonderful? Thanks for the follow on Instragram as well. Hope you enjoy your day. I’ve enjoyed following your progress as well.
Holy smokes! Sounds like one heck of a week! LOVE how it’s all coming together though! Can’t wait to see what you’ve got for next week!
It certainly was an interesting week, that’s for sure. Thanks for stopping over. Love following the progress in your room as well.