{"id":5789,"date":"2017-05-04T00:54:34","date_gmt":"2017-05-04T04:54:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/vanessafrancis.com\/staging\/?p=5789"},"modified":"2017-05-04T00:54:34","modified_gmt":"2017-05-04T04:54:34","slug":"one-room-challenge-week-5-spring-2017","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/vanessafrancis.com\/staging\/2017\/05\/one-room-challenge-week-5-spring-2017\/","title":{"rendered":"One Room Challenge Week 5 – Spring 2017"},"content":{"rendered":"

Hello,<\/p>\n

{For those of you visiting for the first time, welcome! Thanks for stopping by. I am an Interior Decorator living just outside of Toronto, Canada and I began writing my blog Decor Happy back in 2009. I recently moved into a much smaller home which I am transforming one space at a time.}<\/em><\/p>\n

Welcome to week 5 of the One Room Challenge<\/a>! I am transforming my home office into what I hope will be a more efficient space for creating and working.<\/p>\n

You can see the before photos and inspiration (week 1), the design plan (week 2) and progress (week 3 and 4) here:<\/p>\n

Week 1<\/a> | Week 2<\/a> | Week 3<\/a> | Week 4<\/a><\/p>\n

As I have mentioned, the major part of the office design is the built in which will run 10′ along one wall. I don’t have any progress shots of that so you will have to come back next Thursday to see the reveal. I have been assured that it will be installed tomorrow and my cabinetmaker has not let me down yet.<\/p>\n

I drove to the border and picked up this office chair from West Elm. A few people had asked how that works when I posted this photo on my Instagram story.\u00a0 I basically went to the Lewiston UPS site and created a US address to have it sent to. I made the 3 hour return trip, paid 13% duty and was able to get the chair during the ORC timeframe. I just love the brass base, the fact that it is upholstered and has arms. It also swivels and can be adjusted up or down.<\/p>\n

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The large scale framed art “The Typewriter<\/a>” from Minted arrived and I couldn’t be happier. I only have one 46″ w wall to hang art when the built-in goes in and a large scale print is perfect for this area.\u00a0 Does anyone remember taking typing in high school or am I dating myself? \ud83d\ude42<\/p>\n

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\u00a0I decided to go with matte black hardware from Top knobs again – similar to my kitchen. I had considered using brass but the chair base and light fixture are brass. Not to mention that there are 12 drawers so thought that would be a bit much if they were all in brass. The cup pulls will basically disappear on the dark blue green cabinetry. Here’s what I am using:<\/p>\n

Bergen knob<\/a> (2), Kingsbridge pull<\/a> (2), Channing cup pull<\/a> (12)<\/p>\n

And my Annie Selke’s Dash & Albert rug<\/a> was delivered and Ellie couldn’t wait to lie down on it – another napping spot! I have been using these rugs for years especially the indoor\/outdoor ones like this. They are perfect as a runner in the kitchen<\/a> or bath and are great if you have pets – so easy to clean. (Yes, Ellie does need a trip to the groomer. She just had her last set of shots, so I can now take her. Even the vet this week, couldn’t safely cut the fur around her eyes.)<\/p>\n

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Here is what needs to get done before next Monday when my photographer arrives:<\/p>\n

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  1. Hang the light fixture.<\/li>\n
  2. Install the built in.<\/li>\n
  3. Hang art<\/li>\n
  4. Shop for accessories and style.<\/li>\n
  5. Get the room professionally photographed.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    This ORC has been one of the simplest of the five that I have taken part in.\u00a0 I can’t believe some of the massive undertakings that are happening. Go check out what the 20 featured designers<\/a> and my fellow linkers<\/a> are up to. Thank you Linda<\/a> for organizing the ORC, House Beautiful<\/a> for being a partner and all of you for following along!<\/p>\n

    PS Don’t forget to follow me on Instagram<\/a> where I share more in my posts and stories.\"logo\"

    Prettying Up a Builder Kitchen<\/a> (former home)\u00a0 – Fall 2014<\/p>\n

    Teen Daughter’s Bathroom<\/a> (former home) – Spring 2015<\/p>\n

    My Parisian Bedroom<\/a> (former home) – Fall 2015<\/p>\n

    Teen Daughter’s Bedroom<\/a> (former home) – Spring 2016<\/p>\n

    My Charming Kitchen<\/a> – Fall 2016<\/p>\n

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