Well here we are kids. After six weeks of living in chaos, having a seriously displaced seventeen-year-old daughter, and a lot of blood, sweat, and tears we have made it to the end of the One Room Challenge. I’m not gonna lie, I’m thrilled to be here. I began this process with one very specific, and lofty goal, and that was to create a design that was filled with drama and luxury, incorporate my daughters love of dance and art, fill the space with warmth and softness, but also make it glamorous, hence the “Gotta Have Glam” title. I believe that we hit every single mark, and the outcome is truly special.
Here are the links to my previous blogs in case you missed anything :
Week 1: The Plan/ Week 2: The Choices/ Week 3: Paint and Floors
Week 4: The Wallpaper Dilemma/ Week 5: It’s Coming Together
I want to take you back to where we began. She had a great space, but it hadn’t been updated since we moved into our home six years ago. The furniture that had been moved from our previous home was not suited for a teenager. It was time to give her a beautiful space, and also a create a room that can double as a guest room when she leaves for college.
Before
![emma-room-long-view-[1]](https://dishinwithdebs.files.wordpress.com/2019/10/emma-room-long-view-1.jpg?w=768&h=1024)


The Inspiration
I knew that I wanted to do some sort of feature wall with wallpaper, and I also knew that I wanted to use a floral pattern. I had seen many different prints on design jobs for the design firm I work for, as well as countless images scouring the internet, but I hadn’t found THE one just yet. I knew that I loved several rose-covered papers, so that was in my head. However, because this was my daughters room I certainly wanted to include something that she loved, so we began to look together. When we came across the image of the chosen wallpaper, we both stopped in our tracks, and knew that this was the winner. Our inspiration for the room was born! Here is the image we saw.

I mean, am I right? It is just perfect in every way. After choosing the feature wall everything else fell into place. With the main wall being black, I knew that I needed to choose other elements that were light, and warm. I needed to create a design with balance. The light linen walls, the bedding, the incredible chandelier, and the neutral rug did just that. Here is what my final plan came to be; a dramatic and oversized chandelier, linen bedding with a ruffle detail, an area rug with a worn pattern, neutral main walls, new flooring that could withstand a lot of wear, a platform bed and low bedside tables, navy velvet drapes, brass curtain rods, brass lamps, and vintage accents.
After
Now to the best part, and what you’ve been waiting for. Here is the finished bedroom design. I was able to incorporate some antique pieces we already had, as well as her favorite artwork from the old room. The result is everything we hoped for and more.














It’s hard not to share one hundred different photos, because I love them all so much. But most of all, I love this young woman who is the WHY behind the room. I think it reflects all of the amazing talents and qualities that she has. And now, she can move the heck back in, YIPPEE!!
See the source list for this entire project below! I am so thankful to the One Room and Challenge (see the featured designers here!) and Better Homes and Gardens the media sponsor for this amazing event! Head on over to see all of the other guest participants here!
I am so grateful to all of you who followed me along on this journey, and provided so much encouragement. I am also beyond thankful for my husband Nate who was my general contractor for this project. I could not have done it without his help and willingness to demolish, lay flooring, roll paint, build, and hang everything with me. Through this process I have grown as a designer, unleashed a boat load of creativity, and gained tremendous confidence in my abilities. I can’t wait to see what’s in store for Spring. Now I’m off to drink an entire bottle of Veuve Clicquot! Cheers!
xoxo Deb
- Floral Self-Adhesive Wallpaper
- Winterton Oak Flooring
- Belgian Flax Linen Bedding
- Francesca Beaded Chandelier
- Ivory Fur Pillow and Knotted Pillow
- Navy Blue Velvet Pillows
- Sunny Wildflower Medallion Area Rug
- Brass Arched Table Lamp
- Navy Velvet Curtains
- Brass Curtain Rods
- Platform Bed
- Low Drawer Nightstand
- Recycled Glass Vase
- Faux Manzanita Branch
- Sandstone Cliff Behr Paint- Main Walls
The dresser, vanity, chair, all art work, white fur pillows, additional lighting, and any other item not in source list was previously purchased and no link is available. The black and pink paint colors were both custom paint from Behr.
Definitely the most beautiful room ever! What a talent you have for the perfect “eye” on every detail of that room.
Emma’s got to love spending time in her new room and when she goes away to college your guests are going to be so lucky staying in that room.
You truly have a extraordinary talent Deb. Thanks for letting us follow your passion. ❤️
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Well that is the sweetest thing to say, Mary! Thank you so much. Thanks for following along!
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Emma’s room looks amazingly beautiful! I am sure she is beside herself to sleep in it tonight!! You did a fabulous job, Deb!
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Thank you! She is indeed happy to move back in!
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this is STUNNING! i was close to using that mural- love it so much and it looks so fabulous here!
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Thank you Cassie! It really is amazing. We fell in love and knew we had to use it!
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Wow Deb! That feature wall is amazing! Beautifully done! So happy to have this challenge behind us. I’m loving all the reveals.
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Thanks and I totally agree. Now we can relax and enjoy, or move to the next project! LOL
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There is always another project waiting 🙂 Happy Thursday
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For sure! Same to you!
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Wow, wow, wow, wow, wow! I can’t get over that stunning accent wall. You are the coolest parents ever!
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Ha! Thanks so much! We are thrilled with the outcome and she’s a pretty cool kid too!
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Absolutely STUNNING!!! Wow!!! Love this!!! Well done Deb!!!
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Thanks so much, Jackie!! It was a fun process!
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One lucky young lady!!! It’s a beautiful bedroom and i love how you incorporated some ballerina flare to the room. Beautiful makeover
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Thanks so much. I thought it was important to give her touches that mean so much to her!
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I just love that mural, what an impact! The room is dreamy and gorgeous. Love that beveled mirror and the light fixture too!
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Thanks so much! We had a great time on this project!
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What a beautiful room for a teen! I am sure she must be thrilled! Cheers to a great challenge!
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Thank you so much! She sure is! It was great fun!
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