ORC FALL 2017 The Guest Bath

ORC FALL 2017 The Guest Bath

It is that time of year again, and I am so excited to announce that JENRON DESIGNS will be a guest participant in the ORC FALL 2017 The Guest Bath.

This season we will be a guest participant for the ORC FALL 2017, The Guest Bath a Jack & Jill will be our primary focus this season.

In case you are wondering what the “ORC” is, here is the scoop. Twice a year, April/ October, for the past 11 seasons, the ORC has hosted over 200 interior design bloggers, as they join together and choose one room in their homes to make over. The designers only have six weeks, from start to finish in order to complete a full room transformation. To give you a better idea you can check out our very first ORC Spring Challenge the Sleeping Porch, and here are some fun flashback before and after pictures to get your ready for our next challenge. 

Each week the guest designer’s will link their progress to the ORC host page Calling It Home, and share their room’s progress. The best part you will be able to follow along with JENRON DESIGNS and all the participants progress just by clicking the ORC. The final completion date and big reveal of our Guest Bathroom makeover will be on Thursday, Nov. 9th!!! I might regret choosing the guest bathroom this close to the holidays, but hopefully by the end we will have a pretty new bathroom for all our holiday guests.

WEEKS AT A GLANCE:  

WEEK 1        WEEK 2      WEEK 3     WEEK 4     WEEK 5     WEEK 6

FALL 2017 Mission: The Jack n’ Jill Guest Bath

THE BEFORE:

As you can see this space is very plain, and while this is actually new construction and everything is brand new, it just lacks any kind of feature or focal point with in the room. To me it is all just a big vanilla box, even the basic light fixtures we picked upon building 2 years ago are boring.

Since the space is on the smaller side, I do not want to add any colors that are too dark. I want to keep it very light and airy. I am thinking some custom built, white wainscoting or batten board. It should  to be about 5 feet tall mourned the room with a small ledge.  I also think we need to  add a custom frame around the big blank builder grade mirror. I am thinking I would like to add some hooks, to go behind the bedroom door. So you have a place to hang up your towels to dry. Not sure what that will like like yet. Maybe barn wood with rustic farm hooks??? I am just not sure yet.

We actually though about a barn door here to eliminate having so many doors in this room, but after measuring we realized that it would jut into the toilet room doorway a little too much.  So we decided we would just add one to the adjacent bedroom, later on instead. Which would also open up that hook space we are creating. The shower is very basic so I am thinking a nice crisp white shower curtain maybe with a touch of embroidery, nothing too pattern or dark since this are is very small. It could be textured as long as it is white.

We did opt to have the shower completely tiled instead of a pre fab drop in tub. By doing this we also got the soap niche built in which provides great in shower space  for soap, shampoo, etc. I think it just make your space feel more custom built. Permanent things, like millwork and wall tile adds a sense of evaluation in a home, especially the bathroom. We did put up this towel bar upon moving in, and I do like the silver nickel finish. So I think we will keep this one and find something in a similar finish for the sink area.  Currently we have a towel ring that sits on the countertop which I do not really like but it works for now. However, every time we have guests I hear it get pulled or knocked over and clank on the countertop. So it just needs to go. I also might find a new toilet paper dispenser that attaches to the wall, but I do like the current one since it holds extra rolls in the base, so the jury is still out on the accessory too.

I do still love my choices for the countertop, tile, cabinets and plumbing fixtures. So we will be keeping all of those items which will save us some money. Plus they are all new, and when we build the house I made my selections basis on the current styles and trends.
I know we need  some new light fixtures. Let me tell you how much I loath the “boob light” in the toilet room!!! Yikes why are these even a part of the basic light package? Nobody likes them!!!! Plus even with the best photo light filter on the planet, my pictures still turned out yellow due to insufficient lighting.

THE PLAN:

Guest Bathroom Inspiration Board Pin JENRON DESIGNS

THE BUDGET:

I really do not want to spend over $1,000 for this project, but I am capping myself at $1,500 in case things go awry!!!  Better safe than sorry I  always say.

THE TIMELINE:

Week 1- Introduction, Inspiration Board,  & Plan of Action

Week 2- Order All Items, Buy All Supplies, & Frame Out Mirror

Week 3- Start/Finish Batten Board Mill Work

Week 4- Paint Batten Board

Week 5- Install New Lights, Towel Bars, Shower Curtains & All Final Touches

Week 6- BIG REVEAL

Ok guys it’s “GO TIME ” wish me luck!!!

 

231 Comments

  1. I totally love your plan! We have outdated baths galore so your weekly updates will be wonderful to watch and learn. Thanks so much for sharing your journey with us. Susie from The Chelsea Project

  2. Ola

    This is going to look absolutely stunning. Can’t wait to see it in the end.

  3. Oohhh! I love what you have planned!!!

  4. Thank You Tracy we are looking forward to our second ORC!

  5. Thank you Susie!!! I am so happy you will be joining us each week 🙂 We are very excited about this project.

  6. silk and plaster

    Just checked out your purposed ORC plan for this season. Looks good!!!!! I can’t wait to see the finish product. I will be cheering you on the whole way my friend, good luck!

  7. Rosalyn

    So happy you are joining us again for the Fall ORC. We are looking forward to following along you with your progress and seeing your finished decor creation. Within you all the best luck on your project.

  8. Jill S.

    So happy that you are joining us in the ORC this season. It is a lot of fun and you will enjoy it. I find that it cultivates friendships that last a lifetime.

  9. I love the lighting that you have picked out! All of the little details in this space will look amazing! Can’t wait to see the finished result!

  10. Blue Constantine

    I just saw this post while I was here, I did not know you were a part of the ORC! My sister in-law is doing it too, small world. Good luck 🙂

  11. tj.girl

    Girl I got to remember to get out see this every week! I loved the sleeping porch you did last time, so I know this will great too.

  12. I must live under a rock this is the first time hearing about The ORC. I also noticed you said you competed in the contest last season too. What do you win? Can anyone join?

  13. Letra Himiya

    I am following a bunch of designers this go round and plan to try and join next time. You are in my top 10, because I love your style and your entry last season.

  14. The Old Farmstead

    I just heard about you doing this designer challenge, I am so excited for you. I can’t wait to follow along to see your progress over the next 6 weeks. Good Luck!!!!!!

  15. Hi Valerie, no worries, I just learned about the ORC this time last year. It is a bi-annual contest that takes place in April & Oct. You can find out more details at Calling Home which is our host site. This year 2 winners will become the featured designers for the 2018 Spring ORC, hosted by House Beautiful.

  16. gigi58

    You have a absolutely beautiful home. Thank you for opening it up for the holidays and sharing you decorating talents with us all. I am excited to see what you do for your ORC bathroom. The batten board looks like a great addition to your room. I can not wait to see the finished project. Best of luck to you!

  17. mamaknows

    Oh my your house is sheer perfection. I love everything! Your kitchen is so big, and perfectly farmhouse styled it should be all over Pinterest!!!!!! Not to mention that dining table is the prettiest thing I have ever seen. Girl, I am so glad I found your site, I might be here a while.

  18. Patriot143

    Oh I love this post. I am not aware of the ORC Challenge, is it new? Anyways I can not wait to follow your project on its journey to completion. Good Luck!

  19. Heather

    I am so excited to be following you for the ORC. I loved your Sleeping Porch last season, can’t wait to see what you do this time.

  20. Metropolitan Maven

    This is my first time hearing about the ORC, what is it exactly? I love you design board and project overview, but why is it such a big deal? Do you win something?

  21. Thanks for stopping in, and your supportive comments about my Inspiration Board. The ORC is a 6 week design challenge hosted by Calling It Home and House Beautiful. It was originally designed to globally connect designers to support each other in their design endeavors. This season the guest participants can win a chance to become a featured designer for the 2018 Spring Event.

  22. The Green Shutters

    This is such an exciting contest. I linked over from Calling it Home, I loved your idea board. I am looking forward to following all my favorite guests and you are on my list!

  23. Patty’s in the Kitchen

    What is the ORC? I love you plan and can’t wait to follow along, but I want to know more about what this ORC is. I have never heard of it, but the idea intrigues me so.

  24. I love your colour palette and your plan! I’m also intrigued by your sleeping porch and heading over to THAT post as soon as I’m finished posting this comment!! It looks amazing and I want to come sleep over!

  25. Torri Sykes

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  26. roshe run

    I’m typically to blogging and i actually appreciate your content. The article has actually peaks my interest. I’m going to bookmark your web site and keep checking for new information.

  27. Christie Anderson

    Oh I am so excited to see the reveal, I can’t believe I have to wait 6 weeks, that is forever!

  28. Lasiter Stokles

    Oh girl I love this post and can’t wait to see the full transformation of your guest bath. Did I read correctly this ORC happens twice a year? I can only imagine how much stuff you must reno.

  29. Gwendolyn

    How did I miss this post. I have not known of the ORC? Is this a contest in which you participate? You will do great you have much talent, these are my personal and honest expressions of appreciations of you.

  30. Addison Wheeler

    Great job we are so happy that you are doing this challenge again, it’s good for you, stretches your design skills a bit, LOL. As if you even need to do that, ha ha. We are behind you 100% and can’t wait to see you progress week to week.

  31. Angie Pickler

    This looks like a great challenge, I am excited to follow along as you move through the project. Thanks for sharing this with us, it makes you seem like a regular every day person, not just a blog star.

  32. Patriot143

    I think I have already commented once on this post but after looking at a few other ORC participants, I wanted to tell you I really respect that you do your own work. I have noticed a lot of other bloggers/designers are hiring out to sub contractors, while you seem to be doing all your own work. Please know I appreciate that your are willing to roll up your sleeves and take on a project like Chi and Joanna Gaines do.

  33. Alicia @ What a Difference A Day Makes

    You plans are very intriguing I can’t wait to see the DIY on the batten board, I have been wanting to do this. Good luck you have my vote!

  34. Colleen Daily

    I really like to check out some of the other participants in the ORC just to see what everyone ease is doing. You have a great idea board for upgrade that bathroom of yours. I will check back at the reveal to see the finish product and recap. Congratulations and good luck!

  35. Aubrey Andrews

    I just had to check out this seasons ORC and last seasons as well. Ok, I was curious as to what the ORC Challenge Tab was about, and after reading this post I must say it sounds like a lot of fun. Good luck to you!

  36. Ingrid

    Okay so this is a contest? What do you win? Can anyone enter?

  37. It is a bi annual contest where designer join together to renovate and decorate rooms in there homes. This year 2 winners will land a feature spot for the competition next spring. Yes I do believe anyone can enter, you are must fill out a entry form with Calling it Home prior to joining the challenge.

  38. Rosalyn

    Thank you for joining the ORC again this season, I am looking forward to seeing you room at completion. Send you all my best.

  39. Boris 1977

    You alway have something entertaining going on here. This contest is perfect for you and your many talents. Excited to see that bathroom once you are done. 😀 Good luck!

  40. Pippa's Party

    Completely stressing out about my current situation with my ORC project. Extremely thankful for your friendship and support, in addition I will pray for you to do really a great job too. You are always uplifting many people by way of your blog post. I wanted to say thanks once more. I’m not certain the things I would’ve done without the hints, and tips contributed by you.

  41. DesignsServicebySloan

    I am intersted to see you final room reveal. The batten board seem like a bit of an undertaking for a 6 week project, especially since you are doing it yourself. If you were hiring someone I would have not worries, but especially in light of your husbands recent mentioned surgery. I have fulll faith in you both and your diy competencies.

  42. Our Little Fox Hole

    Wow this actually answered my bathroom problem, thank you!

  43. Designs.by.Serinity

    This room looks like the prefect project room. I can not wait to see that batten board DIY you are doing. I believe it will be on this weeks post? Good job my friend keep up the good work, the room will be beautiful as all your projects are.

  44. Josie Ryder

    I just found your ORC post on the Calling it Home List. Yes I am a little bit behind, I know. Well not I am all caught up with your project and can’t wait to see tomorrows post!

  45. Suzy Sweeper

    You may not remember me but I was one of your college professor. It is nice to see you making a splash in the field. Proud to have known you when you were my student building furniture.

  46. Mrs.Arnold oh my gosh, I still remember your stories about being suzy sweeper for the Braves when you were in college. I had to check the email name to make sure I was not dreaming!! Thanks you for all your support and guidance, I am happy to finally be back in my field of study too. 🙂

  47. Victoria Kipling

    We are following your progress little star. Good job!

  48. Leslie Frank

    Hey Girlie, happy to find you again this year!!! Good luck on the contest excited to see tat guest bath reveal.

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  52. rhea

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  53. Sharvina

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  54. Chloe

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  55. Katie Moore

    I am not sure what the ORC is but good luck. This bathroom reno. advice applies so much to me. Thanks a lot, from everyone of us.

  56. ugagirl2018

    I LOVE YOUR HOME, I AM STUDYING INTERIOR DESIGN AT UGA, AND I SAW YOUR IG POST IN THE UGA GARDENS… SO CLEARLY YOU MUST BE ALUMNI TO BE UP HERE VISITING OR ARE YOU OFFERING A WORKSHOP, BECAUSE THAT WOULD BE GREAT TOO. I HAVE SHOWN YOUR STUFF TO A FEW PEOPLE IN STUDY GROUP SO WE ARE ALL FOLLOWING YOU NOW. GOOD LUCK ON THE CHALLENGE.

  57. Sybil Kavanaugh

    I am so impressed, with you inspiration board. I need to say your blog is both educative and entertaining, and let me tell you, you don’t find that out here often. Your concept is excellent, I am very happy that I stumbled upon this in my web searches.

  58. yellow posties

    Just had to check out this seasons ORC. I love the mood board and your ideas to install Board & Batten, love you style girl.

  59. Aliza Plummer

    Oh I am so glad to see that you are taking part in the great competition! Good luck I will check back in to see your progress!

  60. There’s noticeably a lot to do for this challenge. I assume you made certain you can finish on time and in the parameters. You alway have such good features, so I am look forward to seeing your progress, also I am bookmarking or easy of finding, I had to search a bit to relocate you, LOL.

  61. Amanda Hayfield

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  62. I was more than happy to learn you were a part of this great adventure. I undoubtedly will be having more fun following you through your process. Maybe next year I will give it a go. I’ve you bookmarked to take a look at new stuff you blog post.

  63. Torri Sykes

    I really love this entire post and I am excited to read on for the next 6 weeks. I am bookmarking to my rss feed to find easily, I like to read your stuff over my coffee in the mornings, and I am not awake to find you another way ha ha. Thanks, and good luck!

  64. Keith Pofen

    Okay I found the first week now I can read in order.

  65. Wendy Ackerman

    You have a great mood board, how did you design it? You must also be a graphic artist as well. Great site I will be back.

  66. Brendantes

    Good luck with all your endeavors your plans looks like a winner to me.

  67. whisper woods

    Okay this is a really cool idea, I had never heard of the ORC, but what a cool concept. Nice inspiration boards, I will check back to see the reveal.

  68. Jerry Zopsy

    Looks like a fun project, I will follow along to see the reveal.

  69. TheFixItChicks

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  70. lia

    I have not heard of the ORC, but I like where you are going with this project. I am booking marking to see the batten board install.

  71. Sandra Dom

    This looks like a fun competition for designers, I wish you all the luck in the world. Not that you will need it, your mood board speaks for itself.

  72. Paulena Ford

    you have an awesome weblog here! would you like to make some posts on my blog?

  73. Beth

    I am going to follow this ORC post, I find it very interesting. Bookmarking rss

  74. Kimberly Nester

    I needed to send you this tiny little observation that everyone is copying you!!! I have seen so much batten board, and trim work from your previous post this year all being implemented this round of ORC. I just want to thank you so much once again for your breathtaking tricks you have featured through out the year.

  75. fina z pawn

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  76. Ronda Glynn

    Well this looks exciting, and has some really big names sponsoring you guys! How excited about winning a featured spot next season, I wish you all the luck in the world.

  77. Raven Street

    Oh I want to wish you the best of luck you inspiration board is what dreams are made of for sure. Can’t wait to see the rest of the posts.

  78. Josephine Bokuniewicz

    I like the direction you are planning on going with this bathroom. It is already pretty with the tile and countertops but you are right it need personality.

  79. Julie Timms

    This looks very interesting, so you are one of 250 designers, that is great. Thanks for linking to the mother site, so I can check out others as well.

  80. 42 herber

    It is laborious to find knowledgeable people on this subject, during the ORC however you sound like you know what you’re talking about! Thanks for the entertainment

  81. Maria Gallo

    I excited to see you are participating in the ORC contest, you are perfect for it!

  82. Rilley Gregg

    Wow I did not know there was a local decorating challenge, I will have to look up the ORC. I also can’t wait to follow your journey the inspiration room is great.

  83. Cindi Johns

    I can’t wait to follow along to see the Final Reveal this is such a awesome idea, whoever cam up with it has a great idea!

  84. Natti Holbrooke

    You need to take part in a contest for top-of-the-line blogs on the web. I’ll advocate this website!

  85. Marilyn Dugger

    This is such a great idea for a designer challenge, 6 weeks your should just about be done, so I will go ahead a read through to the end.

  86. Crosswords & Coffee

    The ORC, that sounds like a big time designer thing. I will have to look at all these posts while I am having my coffee this morning.

  87. May Victors

    I am so going to enjoy reading this ORC whole post, are you guys done yet, or does the reveal happen this week? Well I guess I will read through the weeks you have posted on my weekend off!!!! Yay me!!!

  88. Marcie Bonn

    I love this decorating challenge, it is alway so fun to see what you designers are up too. Great mood board I love where you are going with this.

  89. Randi Duemo

    I just joined the party here but I plan to follow your progress to current day. Is the reveal this week or next I have read conflicting information about this. It looks like your date was extended.

  90. Amy @her_faith

    I really like how you made a inspiration board for your project. You have made some really nice selections and have a really good plan.

  91. Reva Shapiro

    Not sure what the ORC is but I am following along. It has a lot of great people with great projects.

  92. kelli booth

    I am typically use to running a self help blog, so like you, I am in the teaching sector of blogging so I really admire all of your content. The article has really peaks my interest.

  93. Dot Roberts

    I am so happy to find this great group of designers to follow along with there projects. I am not sure I even knew about this prior to visit your site.

  94. Rosanna Hinrar

    Just checking out a few of your posts. This one looks interesting and seems to have a release each week. Love posts that are to be continued…..

  95. Julianna Mentzer

    This looks like a fun decorating challenge. I am now following along!

  96. dorla wood

    Happy to see you are a guest participant, you have a lot to offer the design world.

  97. Tricia Bonds

    Good luck my friend on this challenge I am rooting for you all the way!

  98. Lea Kenneth

    Yay this looks like a fantastic project! Good Luck!

  99. Alexandrina Brittcar

    Thanks for join the ORC I find so many great designer to follow from here, I will check out your site and let you know what I think.

  100. Verty Shinklun

    Following you for the ORC Reveal! Your story board look great and well designed. Good Luck

  101. Gayle Curtis

    You mood board looks great I love catching these events at the end so I can read straight thru, since I have no patience to wait a week for the next post. ha ha

  102. Beth

    The ORC is one of my favorite reads this time of year. So many talented designers and you are all so nice to each other too. I read the comments and it seems like a big sisterhood.

  103. Michelle Viask

    I am excited to the Batten Board project. I have always wanted to do this but was too afraid. Can’t wait to see how yours looks.

  104. cathy stoia

    I am not sure what an ORC is but I like the pictures a whole lot, and wish you all the best.

  105. Maurine Michaels

    I am very excited to see where you take your ORC project, good luck!

  106. Nika

    Checking out your ORC project. I love this event and follow my favorite designers ever year. I just started following you so I can not wait to see you Jack & Jill finished.

  107. Rhoda Heath

    Oooooooo this looks like it is going to be good. Can’t wait to see the reveal.

  108. Eunice

    I am hoping to binge read the your ORC post. I always love this challenge, I see so many unique things to add to my home.

  109. Bri Adams

    I am super excited to be following you journey this round of the ORC, you project looks great. I have several half baths that could use an update.

  110. Loni Douglas

    Found you at the ORC site of Calling it Home, your pictures are great so I wanted to see your project. I really love your idea board it looks so professional.

  111. MIchelle James

    You inspiration board drew me in from Calling it Home and I am so glad it did you have a great site here! I might peruse around to see what else you are up too!

  112. Rita Warren

    I LOVE you inspiration board! Just know that I usually only look at the first post and the reveal for the ORC but you have me intrigued with all the DIY’s so I will check yours out for all 6 weeks.

  113. Ally Rivers

    Yay!!!!! I am so excite this is back for the FALL season. Sorry I am late to the party but it has been a crazy couple of months.

  114. Betsy Leonard

    This is a great Design Event, I love to see the featured designers and then heck out what the new ones are doing too.

  115. Zandra Dennis

    Excited to be following along with this competition.

  116. Abby Lynn

    Following along now, to see that end reveal in 6 weeks!

  117. Adrian Clancy

    This looks like a good weekend read, I am booking making to come back this weekend once the reveal is released to read in it’s entirety.

  118. Monnie Roberts

    I am so looking forward to reading the rest of the design challenge, your design board looks great.

  119. maybellesar1

    I am so excited that tonight is the final reveal, I always wait to read until the very end so I don’t have to wait LOL

  120. Danielle Howard

    What a fun contest, I have never heard of it before but it looks like a good one.

  121. Deb

    We are so excited to you room completion, we love to check out the ORC participants ever year!

  122. knox6lblight

    We are taking this journey with your good luck!

  123. jinnyw66

    Hi just wanted to leave you a note that I am following your project to see the results.

  124. Tidewalker

    I am excited that the ORC is back and now I can straight through to the reveals. Yay!

  125. Penny Levit

    I have had the best weekend going to all the ORC participants, and I find the best bloggers that way. You are one of those treasured finds today, I will be bookmarking for later.

  126. deyikobo.urokmelo

    great post want to see the finished room.

  127. Lilly Adove

    You story board looks great and I am really excited to see the reveal.

  128. Kensie Harbert

    Looking forward to reading this entire challenge and to see the reveal. you mood board looks great too.

  129. Audrey Lee

    I am very excited to see you were a participant again this year, I loved your sleeping porch from last year.

  130. Skye

    Just stopping by to see what you have been up too this season!

  131. Maris Asher

    Oh how exciting to be a apart of this challenge, you are so lucky.

  132. Amber Matthews

    Gurl, I am so ready to get my read on now that the Challenge is complete. I can’t stand all the waiting, just like netflix just let me binge read you posts!!!!!!!

  133. Ericka Coesk

    Great inspiration board, and I can not wait to see how it turns out, I am reading through it today!

  134. elilewula

    Love your bathroom ideas and inspiration board. This looks like such a fun contest with lots of great designers.

  135. Erica Shott

    Congratulations on being a guest participant this year I am so happy you were able to join us!

  136. Reilly Donaldson

    I can not wait to read this entire post, right now I am just skimming and bookmarking so I will be back for sure.

  137. Gracie Spelt

    Bookmarking for reading later, after I get everyone to bed and can unwind with a glass of Pinot.

  138. Carol Little

    Very excited to have the time to finally read through this challenge now that I have some holiday time. I will try to comment on each post as I read them.

  139. Shelby Weicy

    I am so excited to read all of these and see the finished room.

  140. Saundra Guedo

    I just located you on the ORC page and wanted to see what your project was all about, I will check out the final reveal.

  141. idoit4me

    Nice post and your page is so well organized I am so glad I clicked over from the Calling it Home site I will add you to me rrs feed.

  142. Gaye Newell

    Very cool that you are part of such a elite group of designers, good luck on winning.

  143. Daphne Floyd

    I am looking forward to seeing the finished reveal. Your inspiration board is really neat and looks nice. Good luck with this project.

  144. irene.ozuer

    This looks like a fun competition I have seen several good room plans. I like that you are decorating a bathroom, they are hard for me, I never what to do in there.

  145. rayline the foodie

    This looks awesome, I can not wait to click one to the reveal.

  146. Sarah Bennett

    I may not comment on each of theses post since there are so many but please know that I am ready to read all of them in my evening window down hour.

  147. Melon Air

    I really like the inspiration board how did you create it with the items you were planning to use? That is really cool.

  148. Jamey Siceva

    Oh I am booking marking you site because I want to come back and read the entire post on the ORC contest.

  149. Sophy Floyd

    I have never heard of the ORC before but it looks like a really fun challenge for designers like yourself.

  150. Jillian Fripp

    I heard one of my cousins talking about the ORC over the holidays I had to check it out, that is how I found your site. I must say I really like your inspiration board, what a great idea before starting a project. I assume it is part of the rules for the ORC to have one, but I like one just for myself. I love your site too, so I am bookmarking to come back later.

  151. Charlene Avery

    I am excited to see what you do, based on your mood board it looks like something I would absolutely love.

  152. Ressie Gerrard

    Oh your inspiration board looks great can’t wait to click over and see it all done!

  153. Eloise Mathis

    I love your plans for the Jack and Jill, we have one of these to to I will interested to see what you come up with especially for all those doors. IT one of our biggest problems as the clank together.

  154. Alexis Danielson

    I will have to check out the other designer too at Calling It Home, if they are as talented as you are I am in for a treat.

  155. Stacy Darnell

    Cool, I will have to check this entire series out. I will book mark for later reading after I get the kids to bed.

  156. Donna Swords

    Oh I love the ORC, I am not sure how I missed the launch this year. I guess it has just been a busy year, but I have you in in rss feed to look up you projects.

  157. Taylor & Mamo

    Great direction and I love the light fixture you chose. Reading on to see the reveal.

  158. Julieanna Lap

    I follow the ORC every year and I pick out a handful of project that interest me, I remember you from the spring with the Sleeping Porch post and I earmarked your blog to check out this time. I am already loving the direction you are going.

  159. eden.leketola

    This looks like a fairly big project you have planned for 6 weeks are you doing all the work yourself, because that is a lot of work.

  160. Yvonne Tanner

    I love home diy projects and I just found the ORC a neighbor of mine turned me on to it. Now I have a months worth of great projects and ideas to catch up on yours included, thanks for the great post.

  161. Terry Rex

    You inspiration board looks great! I guess that is from your interior design background to make one of those for every project. I love it.

  162. Phylicia Rallins

    I am looking forward to getting to your reveal, the inspo board looks great.

  163. Seun

    I am very interested in this one room challenge, it looks like a lot of fun! You idea board has a great concept for you new guest bath.

  164. Kimbery Terry-Coato

    This looks like an interesting 6 week challenge, I will have to come back when I have more time to read the rest of the posts in this set.

  165. Casey Boatt

    I will have to mark this article and come back when I can read all 6 weeks in a row. It looks very interesting and I should have little reading time over the holiday break 😉

  166. Sonya Craig

    Pretty inspiration board you did a nice job designing it, so I imagine the rest of your project will be just as attractive.

  167. In My Rae Mug

    I am not a home designer but I really respect you for taking a 6 week challenge like this. I have added to my rss feed so I can come to read the rest of the posts.

  168. Sharon

    I am very excited to read all about this project, and see the finale of the room. I love following along a DIY home project.

  169. Hey Casey thanks for stopping by, just so you aren’t surprised or miss a week, we ended up with 7 weeks worth of content and the challenge was extended.

  170. Hazel Weft

    I love your idea board and vision for this room. Bathrooms are alway hard for me, it just seems like there is only so much you can do with them.

  171. A BATHROOM SQUEEZE

    WE LOVE THAT YOUR CHOSE TO FEATURE YOUR JACK AND JILL BATH FOR THE ORC. YOUR STORY BOARDS AND COLOR SELECTIONS ARE GOING TO BE PERFECT. GOOD LUCK

  172. Meg

    Congratulations on being a part of the ORC guest participants, seems like it would be a honor.

  173. Brenton Torelli2789

    This is really great stuff. Thanks again.

  174. Laronda Cuara

    You are a legit designer, you have a idea board and everything. I love you plan for the bathroom jumping ahead to the reveal.

  175. Louise Tate

    Great design plan I will read further to to see final finished room.

  176. Ruthanne Parce

    Jen, this is looks like a great project, I am so sorry I am late to the party, but I promise to read them all!

  177. Ellen Woke

    This looks like a great plan. I too have a dimly lit bathroom and it makes everything seem very yellow. I am excited to see what you do to fix this issue.

  178. Ashley N. Rice

    Hello, just read a fantastic piece on how to set up your guest bath for you house rental. Good to see.

  179. Teraza

    This is a interesting concept, a 6 weeks challenge to create a new room design. Sounds like something from HGTV. Nice ideas, I want to check out that batten board install.

  180. Desiree Agita

    I have just been thumbing around your site and have seen so many great posts. I am bookmarking you for sure, I can not afford to miss a thing.

  181. Teresa Best

    Nice job I just had to make sure to tell you how much I enjoyed this set of posts. Thank you for having them easily located under the ORC tab too. So easy to find again and pick up where I left off.

  182. Pamela Emasy

    Great post, I have enjoyed reading your ORC competition post. Just wanted to tell you that your guest bath really turned out nice. I love your choices of Board and Batten and the framing out of the mirror. Theses are all timeless upgrades for the life of your home.

  183. Callie Enlar

    I love this challenge, it always leads me to the current leaders of the design field. You have great ideas and I really like that you show the DIY side of things instead of just hiring the work out. Some people like to do it themselves, so this helps to separate you from the pack.

  184. Helen

    Just getting around to reading your post I am very impressed by the mood board and your ideas to upgrade this bathroom.

  185. Jessie Blum

    Okay this is just too cool, I love the design boards and the premiss of this competition. Also how impressive that it is sponsored by House Beautiful, I love there magazine.

  186. Kristin Hoke

    I am looking forward to seeing this room all complete. Your design mood board is great and has lots of good ideas. Love the Batten Board.

  187. Mandy Cyrn

    Love you inspiration board and the direction you are going with this project. Can’t wait to see how it goes.

  188. Pearl

    Love that mood board and the proposed scope of work. I will read on to see how it turns out.

  189. You have a beautiful home and thank you for sharing with us!

  190. Julie

    Love you page and this great mood board. I think you project will look great and I will read on to see the final result.

  191. Terry Haide

    I have not heard of the ORC before but I love you design boards and direction of this project, I will read on….

  192. Effie Meeks

    I wanted to take a second just to tall you how much I am enjoying your blog and I am so glad my son taught me how to bookmark my favorite writers. This has been such a enjoyable day reading all of these great posts.

  193. Peggy D.

    I am really looking forward to reading the reveal post to see how you changed up this room. Great job on the mood board.

  194. Great post I am really looking forward to seeing the results of this challenge.

  195. Yanitza

    This is a great project I love your design board too. I am looking forward to seeing this entire design process.

  196. Leria

    I like this challenge you are participating in, how did you find out about it? I am thinking I would like to join. I love all the boards and ideas you have presented I will read on to see how the rest of the room turns out.

  197. Leria thanks for stopping by and leaving this great question. It is hosted by Calling it Home and House Beautiful. I have linked the main page in all my posts, so you can just click over to review the requirements to be a contestant. It is a lot of fun with all the blogger supporting other bloggers. I hope you do sign up the Spring one starts April 5th.

  198. Starvin Marvin

    I really like this post a lot, and I have really taken to your blog, I am adding you to my BlogLovin’ feed so I can continue to read further on this challenge.

  199. Cecilly Stanley

    I am new to the ORC posts but I like what I see, I will keep reading on my beautiful day off and see where we go.

  200. Diane Loalp

    I love this idea for a One Room Challege. YOu always compete in the best contests. So very cool. Love you mood board too!

  201. Geraldine

    This looks like a fantastic challenge. I will check it out and leave you a note at the end!

  202. Angie Floyd

    I linked over from the House Beautiful site and I have enjoyed seeing all the participants. You are one of my favs, so I am going to add you to my reader. Your style is very similar to in own and I think I can learn at from your blog.

  203. Alice Hood

    I am super excited to read this chapter of your ORC event. Looks like you have a lot of ideas and project on the way.

  204. I am very excited to read all about this challenge. I absolutely love your inspiration board it looks great!

  205. Pam Lionel

    So excited to see that you are join this years ORC too! I can wait to see what you come up with this time! For now I will just have to read this one from last Fall.

  206. Liz

    I am really looking forward to the Spring ORC this year. I was reviewing last season a realized that I missed you challenge. I had to check it out, so far I love your mood board.

  207. Elyse G.

    This looks like a really fun challenge, and you are very lucky to be a part of it. I would love to do a designer challenge someday, but for now I will just sit back and read yours 🙂

  208. barbara 49

    I really like your mood board and the plans you pulled together for this design project.

  209. Farmhouse Fixer Upper

    I just had to click over to your previous ORC posts to see the past projects. This is a really great idea to showcase your talent and get more traffic on a older post too. I got to try this on mine.

  210. Marly @ A Brick Home

    Just wanted to check out last seasons challenge too! Great job!

  211. sunshine and daisies

    I decide that I wanted to review last seasons ORC projects, got to say you never disappoint with your DIY’s. They are always fantastic.

  212. The Wooly Farmhouse

    I just had to pop over and see your past ORC reveals. Love this guest bath great color and spa fresh.

  213. Dandelion Dreams

    I am so glad you included a link to your previous ORC project this round, I guess I miss them before, now I can look at the past projects from start to finish too! Great idea!

  214. Ariel Corder

    I decided to look a few of your older ORC posts too, thanks for posting the links on your most recent, that is very handy.

  215. Glennis Elton

    I love this design board, you have great ideas and a lot of talent. I am excited to read further and see how this challenge ended up looking. I know this is last seasons but I have to read a segment straight through, I can not wait from week to week, drives me nuts, lol 😛

  216. Kim

    Just clicked over from this round of the ORC, I have a guest bath just like this and I need help desperately. The idea board looks great can’t wait to look further.

  217. Veronica Talentino

    I have a Jack and Jill so I am interested to see how the Board and Batten looks, it may be my solution.

  218. Jolyeen Penski

    This is a great idea to do a inspo. board for this contest. I really appreciate all the hard work the contestants are putting into it this year.

  219. Karen Baro

    I have recently discovered the One Room Challenge Event, I am excited to see how you challenge turns out. I really like you ideas and the inspiration board.

  220. Theresa Grove-Swartz

    This looks like a really great opportunity for any home designer or decorator. I am interested in seeing how the project goes and seeing all the other contests too. I am surprised I have not heard of it before now.

  221. Hillary & Joshua Clark

    Just went back to revisit this post from the beginning, great inspiration board. This seems like a fun challenge does it happen every year?

  222. Layla Mitchell

    So glad I found you in Pinterest, this design challenge sounds fun and I really like your plans and design board. I know this was last years by the date but I appreciate that I can read straight through and not wait to see the reveal.

  223. Hi Guys it happens twice a year, there is a spring and fall challenge. Usually starts in April and October, check back for me details soon!

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