Welcome back to day three of the One Room, Three Ways series. This was so much fun for me, although I have to admit I will sleep well tonight.
This is where we left off on day two. There was a definite red, white and blue color scheme. And, I thank you so much for all the sweet comments. They really made my day. You are the best. Truly.
For day three, I decided to throw all the rules out the window – no matching, no color scheme, no stress. Anything goes is my motto today. I think this might be my favorite room, although I may have to save my pennies for some more ikat fabric, because I miss the curtains.
I took everything out of the room again, except for the sofa, bench and artwork. I scooched the sofa down the wall a bit, and brought in a floor lamp that my mother gave me, because she wasn’t using it anymore. You can read about how I wrote on the lampshade with a sharpie here. Another random piece of artwork was added to the wall above the sofa. The plant was put into a wicker basket and placed by the window. I spent $15 on fabric to make some new pillow covers, and grabbed a few more pillows from around the house.
I brought back the matching armchairs and ottoman from day one. I had the rug in a closet. I purchased it at a yard sale last year and never had a place for it, but it worked perfectly here. A hooked rug was hung on the wall.
A framed crewel embroidery was hung on the coat rack … remember … anything goes.
If you give this girl a budget, she will spend every penny. We mainly shopped our homes, but we had a $100 budget over the three days. I used $22 on day two, so according to my calculations I had $78 left to spend. I spent $50 on this round mahogany table. I works perfectly here. The lamp is from the master bedroom. I changed out the shade to an embroidered one I had on another lamp.
I spent $10 on flowers and I still have $3 leftover. I’m sure I can find something at the weekend yard sales.
This room really feels casual and comfortable to me, and I like that feeling.
Click on the buttons below to see how my friends changed their rooms on day three.
Dear Lillie
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Jennifer Rizzo
The Lettered Cottage
Thistlewood Farms
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Loving the bohemian vibe to this room! It feels like a “come in, hang out, put your feet up” space that will be filled with games and laughter. I like your approach – anything goes! Thanks for sharing all these different ways for one room.
Hi Mary, I love them all however am still drawn to Day 2! Its those Ikat Panels!
xoxo
Karena
Giveaway from The Enchanted Home
So cute and I just love all the different fabric pillows on the sofa.
I like the mismatched pillows! I still love that lampshade!!!
I love this look – the pillows are amazing and really do give it a relaxed feel. The lampshades are fabulous and that art hung on the shutter coat rack … perfection!!
Kelly
All of your rooms were so great it”s hard to choose a favorite! I think this one is the one I’d love to come home to. It’s so casual and comfy, welcoming and Fun!! The mix of color and pattern are perfect for summer, just like a garden of wild flowers. Great job and thanks so much for all the hard work you put in to this challenge. I really enjoyed seeing all of the great rooms!
I really really enjoyed this series, Baye! I am a constant mover and changer so it definitely appealed to me in that way. Your rooms all turned out wonderful but I think day 2 may be my very fave. I think just because of the striking contrast and the bold curtains. This room is wonderful and inviting with the ‘anything goes’ slightly bohemian feel it has. LOVELY! I’ll bet you are tired but this looks like it was fun to do. Bravo!
I love this look too. I like the added colours and florals to the cushions, rug and lampshade. What a fun project and on a limited budget too! Makes me think about what I can do with my space but I don’t have the time right now with family coming in a week. However, I’m always tweaking something small for a change of view. Well done! Pamela
I loved the room on Day 3. The lamp is and creative lampshade are really cute and I loved the colorful pillows : ) Great work. I love the idea of “shopping” your own house!
Very relaxed vibe in this room, Mary. I had to laugh at the spending all the money comment! My favorite was also day 2. I do believe you’ll be putting the $3 towards more ikat fabric. This was a fun challenge to watch!
I love them all, but day three’s my fave! I sure wish could shop pillow fabric as well as you! Well, okay, I sure wish I could shop everything as well as you. 🙂
Mary,
Your room is so pretty! I love the “throw out the rules” approach. 🙂
Happy day to you!
karianne
Absolutely stunning, each one of them! The color changes made a huge difference, and I could tell immediately there were changes without studying them too hard! All of your 3 choices are equally beautiful!
Sheila in Oregon
I’ve really enjoyed this! Each room looks very comfortable and inviting.
We have found the perfect wall for my collection of landscapes. Now, to unify at least most of the frames. I’m inspired to take a trip to the paint aisle at Home Depot!
oooh this is my favorite! love the color combo!
Ooh, I love this one the best, and I agree that the curtains from day 2 would look great in day 3. good job!