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This past week we took on two projects, fixing up the back entrance of the house and starting to rebuild the fence.

Design ChallengeKim LucianMay 30, 2021one room challenge 2021, one room challengeComment

One Room Challenge: Time to Pick Up the Pace

It’s week three of the One Room Challenge, and here’s what we have done so far. We’ve ordered everything that we need to finish the project and can’t just pick up at the hardware store or lumber yard; we’ve measured, floor planned, taped out, and revised our design ad nauseam, and I’m (reasonably) confident we’ve locked in our final design.

Design ChallengeKim LucianMay 23, 2021oneroomchallenge, ORC, orc 2021, one room challenge 2021, one room challengeComment

One Room Challenge: The Patio Design Plan

Last week I showed you the “before” of our patio in its current state. This week I’m sharing my design plan because a. winging things just isn’t going to cut it, and b. it is oh so motivating to “see” your dream space come together before your eyes even if it’s just on paper for the time being.

Design ChallengeKim LucianMay 15, 2021oneroomchallenge, one room challenge 2021, design, patio, outdoor spacesComment

One Room Challenge: The Patio Before

While the last challenge was all about creating a space where we could retreat from the world and lean into working, schooling, just generally existing from home with two small children, this one is about expanding our world a little.

Design ChallengeKim LucianMay 8, 2021one room challenge, one room challenge 2021, backyard, patio Comment

One Room Challenge: Week Seven, Our DIY Bed with Floyd's “The Framework” and a Progress Report

After the first month of this project being spent on demo mode and in triage mode as we uncovered unexpected issues, it feels amazing to be finishing up a new project every day.

Design ChallengeKim LucianJune 21, 2020Floyd, DIY bed, oneroomchallenge, one room challenge, orc2020, painting kitchen cabinets, ikea hackComment

One Room Challenge: Week One, The Guest Suite Turned Home Office Before

Once again, I’m participating in the One Room Challenge, the design challenge where a bunch of bloggers tackle making over a room on a pretty tight timeline. Luckily, this year they’re giving us two extra weeks because this “room” is actually a suite that includes a kitchenette and a bathroom.

Design ChallengeKim LucianMay 7, 2020oneroomchallenge, ORC, guest suite, modern victorian, rennovations, ORC 2020 week 1 Comments

Design Challenge: January Cure 2020 | The Final Week Recap

While our home is still a work in progress, it's finally in a state where I feel excited to open it up and invite people in.

Design ChallengeKim LucianFebruary 13, 2020January cure, January, design challengeComment

Design Challenge: January Cure 2020 | Week Three Recap

The house feels in a state of flux. It's equal parts energizing and overwhelming.

Design ChallengeKim LucianJanuary 31, 2020January cure, january, declutter, cleanComment

Design Challenge: January Cure 2020 | Week Two Recap

Do you know that stage of cleaning where everything looks way worse before it gets better? Well, I’m hoping that’s what this is because I’m ready for the looking better part to get here.

Home, Design ChallengeKim LucianJanuary 22, 2020January cure, organizationComment

Design Challenge: January Cure 2020 | Week One Recap

I have a real love/ hate relationship with January. Can anyone else relate? On the one hand, it's like a big shiny reset button. On the other hand, the warm glow of the holidays is fading away, and we're left with the sometimes daunting task of cleaning up after the party.