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One Room Challenge Week 3 // Etsy Lighting Shops

That’s it for the updates on the progress, now for the fun stuff! I’m talking about lighting today. I spend lots and lots of time looking at lighting for clients, and one of my favorite resources is Etsy. The options are endless, the pricing is usually good an, items are often customizable and they are made by artisans. Click to check out my favorite Etsy shops for lighting!

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One Room Challenge Week 2 // Subway Tile Layout

I have made almost all of the design decisions, check out the plan here. There are just a few hanging question marks. One of the big ones is the subway tile layout. I sourced classic matte white subway tile in an updated size, 2 inch x 8 inch. I originally planned on doing a basket weave pattern, but because the tiles are exactly 2 inch x 8 inch they won’t work as a basket weave with grout lines. I want something more out of the box than a straight stack or a traditional brick pattern. I have been playing around with a few other layout options.

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Modern Bench Round-up

I’m shopping for a bench in my own home, so of course, I did a deep dive and I’m sharing all my findings with you. Click to see my favorite places to put a bench and a round-up of my favorite modern benches!

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Budget Staircase Update

With a couple cans of paint and a week, I transformed one of the most important architectural elements in our home. I am obsessed with the lightness the change brings to the space. The wood treads keep some warmth in the room and the black spindles and banister provides the perfect contrast.

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Tiny Pantry Organization

Our pantry isn’t much more than a large cupboard, so being orderly to maximize space and function is an absolute necessity, check out how I organized and rearranged to do just that!

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