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One Room Challenge – Half Way Finished?

Oh boy, the halfway point is where the One Room Challenge can get sketchy. You think damn son, I’m rockin’ this ORC! All I have to do is zhush it up, right? Wrong! This is when time starts to slip outta your hands because you get cocky. Case in point, instead of painting the French doors last weekend, I decided to sit in the driveway and watch the kiddos ride bikes and run around in the sprinkler…I also might have indulged in a cocktail or two while social distancing with the neighbors. In retrospect, I probably should have painted those doors…and finished a lot of other chores around the house.

Shoulda, coulda, woulda I guess. Warning, last week was a big week…you may want to grab a cup of coffee and settle in for this one. We wrapped the install on the floor tile with Gerry, unrolled the rug, and finalized the wallpaper. Pacific Designs didn’t make it an easy choice. My love of grasscloth runneth deep, but when I stumbled upon their European Prints and Textures, my jaw hit the floor, and the Delightful collection really got my motor going. Hummena, hummena, hummena. After looking at all the colorways of the funky almost zebra print, I chose DEL30-035 (bottom sample of this photo).

For my new friends visiting me today, hi, my name is Kyla, and I’m a home decor blogger based out of Chicago, IL. This is my 3rd One Room Challenge…but my 1st time ever as a Featured Designer. If you want the daily behind-the-scenes updates, check out my Instagram or TikTok.

Week 1   |   Week 2   |   Week 3

One Room Challenge Week 4 Wallpaper Installation Pacific Designs Delightful wall coverings with texture

Before we jump into wallpaper, I finally peek inside the Hudson Valley Lighting Lotus chandelier box! Believe me y’all, this ceiling light glorious!

Hudson Valley Lighting Lotus chandelier installation

The electrician had to go up in the attic with the family of squirrels we’re trying to eradicate (all ears to eviction suggestions) and was not a fan of being filmed. Hence, I didn’t get many shots of the install of this beauty, but here’s the end result…makes chef kissing gesture. Yes, I want to lower it a bit, more, but I may have to save that project for later.

Hudson Valley Lighting Lotus chandelier installation

Before the wallpaper install, there was one more to-do on the punch list, and that was to move the antique cupboard from the bathroom to the office. Sounds like an easy task, but this sucka weighs at least 200 lbs and had a couple of tight corners to maneuver. I seem to be a perpetual fan of all things difficult, but the addition of this beast was totally worth the pain in the hiney.

antique cupboard in modern home decor

Okay, let’s talk wallpaper. The Boy and I went back and forth on whether or not we should install the wallpaper ourselves. After much debate, we decided to hire someone for the job. Our neighbor suggested we use Paper Craft Interiors, so we gave them a call, and Steven stopped by the house later that day to take a looksy.

Paper Craft Interiors Steven Kaye Wallpaper Installation

Holy Hannah, this dude is the wallpaper king! Like literally he is the Director of the National Guild of Professional Paperhangers. Not sure how we got so lucky, but this man is a master of his craft. The man even took the time to teach me about balancing the room…meaning, when you walk in, you want one full panel to be the focal point of the room. He suggested in between the windows which made perfect sense.

Pacific Design International Delightful collections wallpaper hung by Steven Kaye

The office has an angled ceiling, and Steven suggested installing the wall covering on the angle. I’m thrilled with the results. The space looks absolutely incredible.

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He also taught me what a kill corner is…and no, it has nothing to do with serial killers or Dexter. A kill corner is where the two ends meet and probably will not match up perfectly. He suggested the corner by the french doors since it was not a focal point of the room.

Pacific Design International Delightful collections wallpaper hung by Steven Kaye

Phew! You still with me? I told you last week was a whirlwind! Things left on the punch list:

The credenza from Apt2B (no longer available) arrived and needs to be assembled.

The sculptural wall sconce needs to be hung. BTDubs, exclusively for House Of Hipsters readers, they are offering a 35% off coupon code (use HIPSTERS35 at checkout) plus they have FREE shipping (no promo code needed) through the end of May. Time’s a tickin’, so if there is something you have your eye on, this is a deal you wanna jump on now.

The marble levers by Emtek are about to ship…I’m freaking out about those…they’re fantastic! Which is of course lighting a fire under my buns to paint the doors.

Tony Curry texted me photos of the artwork he’s sending and I’m dying with excitement!

Oh, and I really need to chat with Calico Corners about curtains…I’m really behind there.

Don’t forget to check out the rest of my crew! These hella talented designers are killing it, and I am watching with bated breath every step of the way. Also, don’t forget to head over to the One Room Challenge guest designers. So much talent in this year’s ORC. I’ve been blown away and can’t even believe that I’m part of it!

A Glass of Bovino | Beginning in the Middle | Beth Diana Smith | Clark + Aldine | Coco & Jack | Deeply Southern Home | Design Maze | Dwell by Cheryl | Erika Ward | Home Made by Carmona | House of Hipsters | Hunted Interior | Kandrac & Kole | Kate Pearce | Katrina Blair | Liz Kamarul | Veneer Designs | Rambling Renovators | Renovation Husbands | Studio Plumb | Media BH&G  One Room Challenge Featured Designers

 

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Last Updated on December 2, 2022 by Kyla Herbes

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Kyla Herbes

Kyla Herbes is an interior designer and home decor content creator based in Chicago, IL. She shares daily doses of home decor, corners of her home, interior styling tips, and will inspire you to do it yourself. House Of Hipsters has been featured in Architectural Digest, Apartment Therapy, House Beautiful, HGTV, The Huffington Post, Refinery29, Rue Magazine, and Style Me Pretty Living. Kyla has also made appearances on BravoTV and WGN TV and was named a Better Homes and Gardens Style Maker 3 years in a row.

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    tim
    May 27, 2020

    this is fantastic Kyla! love the finish selections and yes that european prints collection! so full of movement and energy. didn’t know that fixture is that heavy!! glad you got the professional to handle that for you.

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      tim
      May 27, 2020

      It was too heavy for the box that was there, but we said not to cutting the ceiling and patching more drywall. Skirted the rules a bit…shhhhh don’t tell.

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    Haneen
    May 28, 2020

    Hot damn, it’s looking so good! Love the paper and that light is amazing!

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