Times up! Sound the alarm, the One Room Challenge final reveal deadline bell is ringing. Hands up. Put the decor down. Well kinda. It’s the night before this post goes live, and I’m typing as fast as my little fingers can hit keys. I take that back, it’s after midnight. But for all intents and purposes, this room is dunzo!
Like many of the other participants, I got the flu, and I’m tired and exhausted. Anyone who tells you this challenge is a breeze is lying. However, it’s also one of the most enjoyable blog projects I’ve ever completed. It’s been an absolute blast, but it really has come down to the wire. Last Saturday, I was still putting the finishing touches on the styling and scouring the flea market like a crazed woman on a mission…which I was. Yes, there are a few things that didn’t arrive on time, but it’s all good. I’m still pleased as punch with the final outcome.
If you’re new to the blog today and have no idea what’s going on, check out the process of the room design here:
Week 1 /// Week 2 /// Week 3 /// Week 4 /// Week 5
Before I go any further, I have to mention that metal sliding door. It has such a cool story and after photographing it, I suddenly realized, I’ve never told the story behind it. When we originally finished the basement, I wanted a vintage fire door and ran across Black Dog Salvage on eBay. In his sweet southern accent, he explained that he had nothing in stock but could fabricate something. Custom door? Um, yes, please! Where do I sign?
We talked about the design and a couple of weeks later he asked where to ship it. My contractor about flipped when I told him I apparently needed a dock and a crane to move this thing. It weighs a ton, but hot damn it’s insanely cool. A few months later I received an email from Black Dog Salvage. Their TV show, Salvage Dawgs, was debuting on The DIY Network. Shut the front door. Finally, I could put a face to that awesome southern drawl on the other side of the telephone. In case you were wondering, the blue paint is Farrow & Ball Dix Blue and the door has been painted in Farrow & Ball Down Pipe. OK, cool door story over…back to the home office makeover with vintage finds.
My goal for this room was to bring in a lot of vintage decor. Mixing old and new, giving it a twist, and not banking on trends is my jam. I wanted the space to be comfy. Cozy. Someplace I’d like to hang out for hours. Challenge accepted. And I have to tell you, in my heart, with every fiber of my body, I know I hit this room makeover out of the park.
In the beginning, I didn’t really have a plan. The room was a hot mess. Stacks of papers. Samples for my graphic design portfolio. Orphaned vintage finds. Anything really would be better than its original state. I told myself that I wasn’t going to revisit the before pictures, but as my trainer says it’s necessary. You need to see just how far this room has come.
Please insert monkey covering eyes emoji here. For realzies. Looking back on this space is mindblowing. How I worked in this chaos is beyond me. Anyhoo, how did I make this magical transformation happen in 6 weeks? Were there unicorns and elves involved? Nope! I just had to dig down waaaaaaaaaay deep into my bag of tricks.
IKEA became my best friend. I had pinned this workspace set up a million times and loved the Scandinavian feel. The stark white with black accents pulled at my graphic design heartstrings. So minimalistic…so not me. But by incorporating vintage finds and my color palette of blush, navy, blues, and hints of pink, I was able to warm up that stark white…ah yes, this is me. I chose to keep my utilitarian chair. I’m not sure anyone can really argue with Herman Miller.
The Loloi Anastasia rug is really where the design took off. I fell head over heels in love with the colors. When it finally arrived I couldn’t wait to unwrap that sucka. I knew Loloi made amazing rugs, but nothing could prepare me for the gorgeous shades of blue, navy, and sand nor was I prepared for how soft it was! I wanted to rub my face all over it. If you’re looking for a place to purchase, you can find it here as well as many other retailers.
Then began the hunt for the sofa. Originally, I was looking at a cutie from West Elm. But The Boy asked me about the budget for this room makeover. Hmmm, budget? I guess I never really thought about that. And suddenly thinking about it took a lot of the fun out of spending all this money I apparently didn’t have. Bye-bye beautiful West Elm leathery goodness. I started to search vintage options and found this sweet vintage Chesterfield. Now that sir is a beauty! South Loop Loft also hooked me up with those fancy lucite nesting tables (that I so need to polish, but ran out of time…priorities people…what can I say) and that cute tiny brass pineapple.
Minted saved the day with this gorgeous print by Wilder California. And unbeknownst to me, Ashley Redmond, used it in the Decorist headquarters makeover. We’ve had such a laugh over that. I mean Minted has hundreds upon hundreds of prints! How is it that we picked the same exact artwork? Personally, for me, it was the soft blush pastels and golden tones. It’s really a shining piece in the space.
You guys saw this view last week, but in the past week, it’s received quite a few new vintage goodies. Wanna play Where’s Waldo on what’s changed? That cute llama stole my heart when I saw him featured in Dabito’s collection on Chairish the other day. The head actually is removable and it can be turned into a vessel. I purchased it from Green Body Green Home. I did manage to get that blush chair from West Elm past The Boy’s budget chat when it went on sale with an extra 20% off. You just can’t beat that price for a chair…especially this chair fit for a princess, and it seems to be made of magic and glitter.
Meek Vintage hooked me up with quite a few of these pieces. I literally grabbed a photo of their shop off their Instagram, circled a bunch of stuff in Photoshop, and sent it off to them begging for the pieces. They were super nice and shipped my vintage treasures from their shop in Denver to my doorstep. They also never judged me for being crazy. If you’re looking for some unique finds, I highly suggest you check them out.
How lucky was I to find peonies at the grocery store this morning??? Yahtzee!!! I love the bright splash of hot pink. The vintage trophies are from The Rabbit Hole. These too were a last minute buy and after more begging…yes, there’s been a lot of begging lately…they were super nice and shipped them licketty split.
The kaleidoscope is from my girl crush Emily Henderson. The navy color and gold were perfect for the space.
At the beginning of this design project, I had dreams of rattan and African vintage indigo dancing in my head. After Week 2, I decided rattan and vintage indigo were entirely too trendy. Since this was a challenge, let’s challenge! But then my love of rattan and indigo took over. Gawwwww! Oh and that palm is from Target and yes sir-e-bob it’s totally fake. This room is in the basement after all. Back to the indigo…I added a splash of it here…
And here. I couldn’t help myself. I had to do it. It’s just so purdy! Besides, it was lonely sitting there on my prop shelf. I could hear it calling to me at night. Kyla…Kyla…Kyla. So even though I tried to deny it, a bit of boho crept back in, and I couldn’t be happier.
BTDubs, is it weird that I haven’t really revealed my actual workspace yet? I think there’s only one little photo waaaaaay up there…I started to chat about it, but then my love of the rest of the room took over! So obvs, this is a home office makeover with vintage finds. We should probably take a closer look at the desk huh? Geez!
Originally there was a brass task lamp here, but I remembered this amazing pair of vintage lucite lamps I snagged from a Chairish Instagram Sale. Finally a home for one of these guys.
That’s it! Did you make it all the way through? That was one hefty post! Thank you so much for stopping over and taking a gander at my home office makeover with vintage finds. The whole process has been amazing, and I can’t wait to do it all over again next Spring.
Here’s that last bit of eye candy for the road…oh and pretty much everything is sourced below because I love ya!
i LOVE it kyla, but i knew i would- totally dig your style!
Thanks Cassie! You know I love a #thriftscorethursday photo opt!
Heck yes! LOVE it. My favorites… everything! Actually, I really like the art, the llama, the shelf styling and the work desk area. Can you come over and style my credenzas for me?
Isn’t that llama the best! And what’s even cooler is the head comes off and it’s a vase! I totally forgot to mention that in my post. I’m dying to see yours!!! Need to make my way over there.
It’s so KYLA!!!! It’s perfect!!! You’re going to be so freakin’ creative in here now it’s not even funny. That blush chair still has my heart but the light and bright desk space is pretty badass. Way to ORC friend! Oh, question, were the pipe shelves part of the challenge too or did you already have those up?
I have LOVED following along with this one – really one of my favorites! It turned out great and you should definitely be proud. Loving your copper details (that hammered copper bowl!), and all the warmth from the textiles and natural elements. Also – we love the guys at Black Dog Salvage! So great to read your story.
Aren’t they the nicest guys ever! And thank you!!!!!! This was a really fun room to makeover. I think because it was just so gross to begin with…that and I spend a lot of time here. Now it’s actually a room I want to sit in.
So fun Kyla! and that print, well you know we love that so much we put it in our office https://www.decorist.com/blog/decorists-very-own-office-makeover/
Fair lady beauty salon…love. love. love!
LOVE everything, girl! Every little vintage finds, your lama, your picture displays, your sofa! I don’t think I need to go on as I really love everything and your styling is fun!!! high five and now take a little break until the next challenge. Xo:-)
ummm this is amazing. that chesterfield is QUITE the find, too!
DUDE! I’m not even going to start the laundry list of things I love in here, because it wouldn’t end. You really did knock it out of the park, and your styling is beautiful. GREAT job. And I love seeing the Fount cameo!! Why didn’t I steal that when I had the chance!!! 🙂 Congrats friend, ORC success!!!!
Oh my gosh!!!!!! It’s absolutely perfect Kyla!!! That rug, that sofa – you’ve found so many beautiful pieces! It’s STUNNING my friend!
Kayla – it looks so great! I love all the colors and it just looks so pulled together. One of my faves, for sure. You rock!
The whole space is so cozy. love all the layer you’ve done. it feels eclectic and collected! congrats!
Where are the little clapping hand emojis on this thing? I want to put a whole line of them. Anyway standing ovation for a job well done, and I love all your tight shots of you collection of “things.” I love a lived in space where you can tell the person is surrounded by the “things” they love.
This is so perfect…as I knew it would be!!! I absolutely ADORE how layered this space is and how it feels like it’s been so thoughtfully collected over time. There are so many layers and little moments to discover, which makes it feel so lush and dynamic. I love, love the beauty sign, the girl portrait, your leather poof area, rug, sofa…you get the idea…love it all. Beautiful, beautiful job! Oh and the door…AMAZE and love the story behind it!
Stunning! I love how everything has been carefully curated. Each piece is so unique to the space and feels like it has its own special story. All of the artwork is fantastic and I must admit that I’m a tiny bit obsessed with that little llama! 🙂 Beautiful job!
Everything is just beautiful! This certainly looks like an office that inspires creativity! It is so beautiful with so many layers of interest. You did such an amazing job! I covet those shelves, BTW:)
There are so many things I love about this space – the door (and its story!), the collected vibe with all the vintage finds, that seating vignette next to the pipe wall shelf, all the art work in the space… but the thing that drives it home for me is that this your work space and you filled it with all these lovely things that inspire and speak to you personally. Lots of layers, textures and it all works so well together. One of my favorites.
I love this space! It’s so layered and well thought out. Every little detail is great! Enjoy!
That llama! Little dude(tte) came in and stole the show for juuuuuust a second. I love it. Bottom line–everything is absolute perfection! You knocked it out of the park for sure!
I would never want to leave if my office looked like that! Lovely job my dear.
WOW! I love this space – looks so chic and clean with a fun vibe! Congrats!
Love the gallery wall above the desk area, as well as the rug! Congrats, you did an amazing job 🙂
How cute is your styling? Congrats lady! Cheers from Colorado
Kyla what a beautiful office space you have created! I love anything vintage and mixing highs and lows to create my own space and you’ve done it so well here! I am so glad to have met you thru ORC! You have inspired me thru your design! BRAVO on a job well done! XOXO, Sarah
Wow, it just looks amazing!! Great job, love your style!
Your styling is KILLER! I love how it all turned out – cozy with vintage elements yet clean and well organized (perfect for getting work done)! Amazing transformation!
You crushed it, Kyla! Congratulations. The desk area looks great (huge improvement!) and I especially love how you styled the bookshelf. So many amazing accessories! Congratulations!!!
This is a beautiful room! I love the neutral colors and all of the texture. The desk is an amazing work space, and the seating area looks so cozy! You did a wonderful job! I also took part in the ORC and am so relieved it is done!
Good good good lady! Like really good! Great job, love it all!
What an great transformation! I completely agree that you need those before pictures to see just how far you’ve come. Great job!
Can i come hang out in your office while you work? The space is decorated beautifully and you’ve given me lots of new shops to check out!
Love! it is so bright and homey! I would have never guessed that this was on the lower level (basement). Great job and I am totally digging that art of the lady on your shelf—SO COOL!
It’s so gorgeous! I love the added pops of indigo 🙂
Oh my gosh your source list is like Christmas coming early! Every little tiny, special detail is perfect!
Kyla, I love this space – I just want to come over & hang out! The rug, sofa, wood & pipe shelving & art work are my favourite elements! Hollie
Looks fabulous! what a wonderful job!
Fabulous!! I love every interesting element of this room – you just keep seeing awesomeness the longer you look at the pics!
I don’t know how you can get any work done in here. I would be sitting all day on the love seat, feeling all the button tufting and the leather, ooohhh, and oogleling all day at the things in the room as if I were somewhere rich and I never wanted to leave. I looked at every picture very slowly making sure I took in every inch of the space. It’s lovely, whenever you want to invite me over, I’m in. Although me feeling all of your things and staring would probably make it a very uncomfortable place to work. Ha, I’m sorry what I’m trying to say is, job well done, I love the space!
Woohoo! Such great stuff, girl! You totally rocked this! Impeccable styling! And that little llama is a total show-stealer 😀
You are so very talented – I love your new office. It makes me feel at peace thinking about creating in a room like that! The eclectic vintage feel is so very perfect. Beautiful, beautiful job!
Yo….you nailed this space. Full of great stuff to stare at thinking where could that go in my house:) Let’s hear it for this cool office space and that steel door…..wowza.
Absolutely fantastic, but no surprise there. It’s so fresh, eclectic, and mod. xo
I love all the layers and textures. Great job.
I love your room, and not just because I love this design aesthetic! You are brilliant with your styling and layering. You bring in the most awesome vintage finds, and are fearless in mixing them with the new and modern. Fantastic room! One of my faves in the ORC. 🙂
I am loving so much about this. The Lucite tables make it so airy. The leather chesterfield is to die for. It is divine. Also, not many people mention this… but your before pics are epic. It is giving me total realness. Love it, plus it makes the reveal all that much more dramatic.
Welp, it’s official; you now have another full-fledged web stalker on your hands.:) I love, love, love your office! You totally knocked it out of the park. So, I promise not to get all “single white female” on you, but I actually had a question about your living room. Where did you get that gorgeous gray sofa? Look forward to seeing what you’re up to next!!
Love love love the vibe in this space Kyla! That shelving is awesome and the rug is perfection!
Love your set up so beautiful. Can u please tell me what size are your table tops?
Thank you