Home Office Makeover -One Room Challenge Week 1
Hi all! I’m super excited to be participating in the One Room Challenge, or ORC for the first time. Everyone is so excited and all my buddies are giddy getting ready to get started. I am using this one as a “test run” so to speak to see how this whole project works and to see how it all goes down. I picked to do a Home Office Makeover and it’s going to be a doozy.
The ORC is a challenge where 20 selected bloggers fix up one room for six weeks. The challenge is hosted by Linda at Calling It Home at partnered with House Beautiful. Because I am treating this as a test run, I haven’t asked for any sponsors.
Just a little background on the office, this is my husbands office and it is a disaster. It was listed as a “pool house”, which I guess it is. I usually think of a pool house as a place to change, shower, use the bathroom, etc. Also, a good place to store pool supplies. This is not that place. First off, there is no plumbing, so those things are kind of hard to do. Second, the floor is plywood, so entering and exiting with wet bodies, and wet supplies is not ideal. And lastly, their are huge windows everywhere, with no coverings, so you might as well just change outside in the wide open air.
Here is the right side of the office.
UPDATE – SEE THE FULL REVEAL POST HERE
Although it is a mess, there are some really great things about this space. It has a sauna, which is quite honestly, the nicest room in the whole house. And it’s big and open. My husband was able to work out here a little last year, and he enjoyed being able to watch the kids play and swim while he worked. There is plenty of space here to have everything a home office needs and the views are quite pleasant. Or, they will be anyway. To get an idea of what we are doing to the pool and backyard area, check it out HERE.
And, the left side
So, I know a lot of people have already started on their ORC rooms, but with the pool remodel and various other projects going on, I have literally just started today. Therefore, I’m already feeling way behind. It’ll be a gauntlet to get it done before school is out and while the whole pool thing is going on, but I’m excited for it. Stay tuned, I’ll be keeping you guys updated every week on the progress. I’m going to try not to stress about finishing in time for this first one, just sort of see what happens. Hope you have fun following along with my home office makeover!
As always, thanks so much for coming by!
April
Excited to see how your home office will turn out-looks like a ton of potential there! This is my first ORC, so I’m having fun checking out all of the exciting projects-can’t wait to see how yours looks at the end!
Thanks Kristin! I can’t wait to sit down and check them all out either. Thanks for stopping by!
I’m updating my office as well as part of the ORC. I’m happy to participate and will be following along with your progress…
Thanks, looking forward to seeing yours as well!
We have so many spaces that are just like this. We built in a home office last year and I still haven’t quite finished it. Looking forward to seeing how you transform this space!
Me too, haha. We will see what it brings, still not sure where I’m going with this.
What a neat space! I’m excited to follow along with the transformation!!
Thanks Iris! We’ll see what happens 🙂
You’re not alone!! I just started too 🙂 I’m excited to see how you transform that space!
Oh good! Glad to hear I’m not the only one just starting ;).
I saw the outside of this space on your post this week about the pool – so it’s very interesting to see the inside now! I can only imagine that if my husband had his own room, it would look a lot messier than this – good luck 🙂
Haha, that is good to hear! I’m going to fix it up and then may never set foot in there again. He’s a disaster. Thanks for stopping by!
are there others doing the same thing, can you list the bloggers
Yes! Here is the linkup for the first week, you can follow along with whomever you like. Thanks for stopping by! http://www.callingithome.com/blog/2016/4/one-room-challenge-guest-participants-spring-2016
You got me at sauna!! I am eager to see your inspiration photos, and plan.
I just got started with my first ORC, too. so exciting!
Haha, i think that the sauna was the only reason my husband agreed to buying this crazy house! Thanks for coming by!
Hi April…it looks like you do have a challenge ahead of you! But that pool house would make an awesome office, so I’m sure it will be worth it! I’ll be checking back to see what you do 🙂
Thanks Wanda! It is for sure a challenge, but I’ll be glad to have it done 🙂
These are the best before shots!!! Looking forward to following along as I complete my ORC too!
Haha, the one good thing about having a room like this is that it does make for great before shots :).
No worries! I have never started a ORC before the “start date”. The before pictures for my ORC room were taken yesterday. We can totally do this! Good luck!!!
Let’s do this! Haha, I’m pretty sure it won’t get done, but that is okay :), it’s fun playing along!
seems like you have a lot to do – it’s going to be a great update though! Good luck! can’t wait to follow along!
OH, so much to do! Just going to take it as it comes 🙂
I bet you will do wonders with a space like that! I’m glad that your aren’t stressing to get it completely finished but I’m excited to follow along.
Thanks Rachel! I’m excited to have it looking a little nicer for sure :).
April…..what a great space. Can’t wait to see how you pull it all together.
Thanks Bon, it’s going to be fun!
This is going to be an interesting space, it has a great lay out to start with! Can’t wait to see the progress, good luck!
Thanks Micheaela! We will see how it goes 😉
Wow!!! With all the pool renovation, and this office challenge you have your hands full. Will definitely be following your journey. Best of luck!! Rajni
Yes, work cut out for us for sure :). Thanks for following along!
Excited to see your office come together. The space itself looks great for a office.
Thanks Katy!
Okay, I had a good giggle over your “pool house” description. We all know everyone loves changing in the great outdoors. It’s all a bit overwhelming but I know you can do it and I know it will be amazing when it’s finished. Because you’re the coolest!
haha, thanks girl! I’ll finish, just maybe in 2017 ;)!
Other than sourcing products and purging, we just started yesterday, too! Can’t wait to see your transformation!
Whew, good to know! Thanks Samantha, for stopping by!
Great space to work with! I’m also doing a home office (and craft room) makeover too. Good luck!
Oh, can’t wait to see! Thanks for stopping by!
You have a great space here! Can’t wait to see what you do! This is my first ORC, too 🙂
It’s going to be fun! 🙂
You have a great space here! Excited to see your office come together.
Thanks MerryJo!
Wow, the possibilities are endless to what you can do with that space. I know it will turn out awesome! Good luck!
Thanks Kathy!
I cannot wait to see this come together. You always have amazing DIY projects, so I know I’ll be impressed. Good luck! You can do it! 🙂
Thanks so much Amy!
Wow April! I can’t wait to follow along in your office makeover!
Thanks Tara!
April, you were not kidding when you said this project is a doozy! WOW! You’ve got your work cut out for you, but YOU CAN DO IT! Just take it one day, one step at a time. I think this space is going to be an amazing home office when you’re done. Can’t wait to follow along!
Haha, thanks Carrie! It’s going to be interesting!
This is totally new to me. I’ve never done myself something like this (although when we bought our apartment we destroyed everything and changed even the sand underneath the floor)
I’m eager to see your plan
It’ll be interesting! Thanks Winnie!