It is the 6th and final week, which makes today reveal day!!!!! I am really excited to share my new and improved Glamily Room. When I started this adventure I said that if I had painted walls and white curtains I would be happy. Well I accomplished a lot more than that.
I have rambled about my to do list and choices for weeks now. Follow these links to see what I’m talking about.
Week 1 | Week 2 | Week 3 | Week 4 | Week 5
It has been a learning experience. I never knew how fast 6 weeks could go until now. They are right when they called this a challenge. It was hard but really good for me at the same time. I have a hard time making decisions and this was just the shove I needed.
A huge thank you to Calling It Home for hosting this event and inviting Guest Participants like myself. To see the 200+ room transformations follow this link……..
Calling It Home
Another shout of gratitude to Lamps Plus for making my chandelier dreams come true.
Now let’s get to the good stuff…Pictures!!
BEFORE:
AFTER:
BEFORE:
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We are enjoying this room so much. It is beautiful and really practical. The sectional is so nice to lounge on. It really made this room a spot in our house that we like to be.
As you can see many pieces stayed like the piano, the chair, the lamps, etc. They just look so much better!!! I already had all the mirrors. I also used the same curtain rods and added a little more gold to the finials. See the source list at the end.
I am in love with this drum shade that I hung from a rope swag kit. I had the idea to wrap a cord in rope and was thrilled to find that it already existed at World Market. The first one that I got didn’t turn on, but I switched it out for a new one. I was so glad that it was in stock. It felt like we had to do things twice. First the paint was weird so we had to repaint it, then I had to hang this light twice. But these things always happen!! It’s part of the journey.
I am also thrilled with how the color makes this room dark and moody but since it is open to the rest of the house, which will eventually be all white, it is still light and bright. It’s the best of both worlds. 
I wanted worn camel leather in this room so badly. I found this ottoman on craigslist and it’s perfect. Perfect size, perfect price ($75)!! It is just enough leather to capture the feel I wanted. You can read about it in week 5.
I can’t say enough about these IKEA curtains. They are inexpensive and really good quality. A sweet friend helped me hem them with a 1 inch break, which makes them nice and full at the floor.
I also embellished some inexpensive pillow covers with trim.
This wood beaded jute trim on a linen pillow brought in the warm tones of the leather.
Adding this black pom pom trim to this $4 IKEA lumbar pillow made it fun!!!!
These blush pink Greek Key pillows are so soft and pretty but still sophisticated. They are just the right amount of color.
I think that it is the details that really bring a space together.
This chandelier is even better than I thought that it would be. I initially picked it out as an affordable version of a Restoration Hardware one in Week 4 I was nervous about the light being too glaring, but it isn’t at all. I used frosted bulbs and it is such a pleasant light. There are no weird shadows and we hung it high so that it doesn’t shine in my husbands eyes, which he was very concerned about, but he was good and let me get the one I wanted. I am very happy with it.
One of the things that I was trying to make less awkward about this room is the lack of an entry way and how I have the TV on the same wall. I added a coat rack and I have plans to do a gallery wall which will just distract from it a little more.
Even though I didn’t finish everything I have the bones in place and the rest will come in time. Of course there were hiccups along the way. But that is to be expected. All in all we came pretty close…..
My To Do List:
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sectional, rug,and ottoman Sell existing furniturePaintInstall new shades and curtainsHem curtains and rehangChoose new lighting (I have a few in mind from Lamps Plus)Hang chandelierHang drum shade in corner- Hang gallery wall around TV
Hang mirrors above sofa-
Art above piano…possibly a DIY(I will just be using a mirror that I already had) - Paint coat rack
Brighten up curtain rods with gold rub and buff- Possibly paint the green cushions on the black chair
Finalize pillow choices
So there it is….my Glamily Room!!!!!
SOURCE LIST:
white curtains – IKEA | white linen pillows – IKEA | gray lumbar pillow – IKEA | pink greek key pillows – Target | pom pom trim – Hobby Lobby | wood bead trim – Hobby Lobby | other pillows – Tuesday Morning | rope swag kit – World Market | white drum shade – IKEA | chandelier – Lamps Plus | sectional sofa – Macys–Radley in Chrome | galvanized tray – Home Goods | black and white striped throw – IKEA | faux sheep skin – IKEA | paint – Black Heron by Valspar & Quail Egg by Valspar
Love this look! Do you have details you could share about your leather ottoman? I love it!!
Thank you so much!!! I would love to be able to share details with you but I purchased it used. For size reference it is 36×48. It has been the perfect thing for that space. I really hope you find something!!
This room is stunning!
So sweet of you Lisa!!! Thank you!!!
What a dramatically beautiful room. That change in wall color makes all the difference and brings focus to all the features.
Thank you Mary!!! I truly love the drama of the dark walls! It did make a huge difference.
Hi Jessica! Thank you so much for stopping by and commenting on my blog. I sincerely appreciate your visit.
I love your room makeover. The dark wall color is stunning. It really makes your furniture and decor stand out!! You have such beautiful taste.
Hi Brandi!!! This comment really put a smile on my face. Thank you so much for visiting my blog and for the beautiful comment. I am still surprised how much I love the dark walls. It was really nice “meeting” you today.
The color makes the room so rich! I love it all, great work.
Thank you!!!! I really appreciate that! It was fun and I am loving it!
What a difference paint can make!! I love the wall color you chose! This room looks like it’s out of a magazine. Beautiful job Jessica!
That makes me feel so good Daraka!!! Thank you soo much for such a nice compliment!
I love this color…you did an amazing job …wow…I have a dark living room too and for me it adds a touch of Elegance
It’s elegant..perfect colors..
Thank you so much!!!!
love the glam feel of your space! The mirror gallery wall is genius! Love all the accents too! Congrats and CHEERS to us for another room done!
Thank you Vel!! I aprreciate your comment and nice compliment!! Yes…. congrats to us for a successful ORC!!!
This room is a revelation~ of your style and talent! It – Is – Gorgeous!!! Right from the front door, those dark walls draw you in and that big, beautiful sofa invites you to sit down and cozy up! It has been a journey (of years!) but you have made your home a beacon of hospitality. It reflects your own sweet personality!!
Thank you YaYa for all of your beautiful comments!!! I am thankful to have such a supportive family!!! Hugs!
Now, I see that the walls are actually black!! I love how moody the paint is. It’s such a great transformation, Jessica! I’m loving the sectional too! Great job, sweetie!
Yes, they are black but they change throughout the day. In low light they get an inky tone. Thank you so much Yuni!!!!
I can’t say what hasn’t been already said…buuuut this is so incredibly STUNNING, and I’ve gone thru ALL entries of the ORC and I only LOVED about 5 total and this one is def the TOP ONE!!!! I can’t wait to sit I’m this room with you and have coffee one day!
OMG!!!! Fist pump! You nailed it!!! I love everything! The wall color is stunning!!!!
I just can’t tell you how much I appreciate your support. Thank you so much my friend.
Jess! It turned out amazing! But I knew it would! I love the bold black walls so much! That chandelier is gorgeous! Well done my friend!
Thank you Dara!!! I couldn’t have done it without you and all your encouragement and feedback. Till October!!!
I love the dramatic wall color! And the mirror collection turned out great, the whole room is beautiful.
Thank you so much friend. This was not an easy thing to accomplish as you know. I am glad that you like the results.
“Glamily Room” is right! I love it all!!! The black walls are perfect. You didn’t miss anything on the styling, either. Details for days! Gorgeous job!
I appreciate you soo much!! Thank you for following along with me. I’m so glad that you like it!!!
Omg so. much. better. (!!) Love that wall color, what an amazing transformation!
Hi, nice to meet you Anna! Thank you so much for the compliment. I’m so happy with the transformation!
Wow this is absolutely beautiful! The dark walls just pop! What a transformation!
Hi Sara!!! I am so happy with the transformation. I love spending time in this room! Thank you so much for reading!
I am in love with this room!!! Perfect blend of glam and vintage character!!! Awesome job Jess!!! Just love it!!!
That means the world to me!! Thank you soo much Holli! I loved sharing this adventure with you!!!!
Wow!!! Everything came together beautifully! I think you really nailed your vision! I think you will love coming in the front door even more now. It looks like a great space for the whole glamily!
I do love coming home to it!! You’re so funny. My GLAMILY really likes it!!
Jessica! What a dramatic and beautiful room makeover!!!!! I love your huge sectional (we got one last year and I love how many people squish onto it at the holidays) and the wall color is so stunning, especially with the white curtains and the glam factor. Amazing! I love it.
Thank you Lisa!! It sure was fun stepping out of my comfort zone. I am really enjoying the sectional too. It makes a spot where we can all come together! We really needed it. This means sooo much coming from you!!!
Wow! Who woulda of thunk that black could look so inviting. Fabulous!
It really is!!! It’s cozy, dramatic but neutral! Thank you!!!
Wow! It is glam! I love that wall color.
Thank you so much Jennifer. It is really a great color and it made a huge difference.
Eek! That looks incredible, Jess!!!! You did suchhhh an amazing job! I love the ottoman! Enjoy your sectional!
Thank you Keila!!! Your support means so much! I appreciated all of the photography advice! The sectional is great, we are loving it!
This is beautiful Jess! I am stunned!! I absolutely love everything. Amazing job my sis!
I am so glad that you like it Shannon. It was fun to try something different and bold. Thank you for following along and for all of the support.
STOP. I can’t even speak! This is s t u n n i n g. You KILLED it Jess!!! The drama! The glam! I love it so much!!
Awww Brittany that means so much to me! Thank you, thank you!!! It was bold for me and I am loving it!
Absolutely stunning!!!!
Thank you sweet friend!!! I love that you like it!