Hi Cuties! I hope you had a chance to stop by yesterday to ogle all the yumminess at You Link It, We Make It. The pineapple bars I made this week were so good that I may or may not have had to send them out with my husband before I ate the whole batch, and my co-host April made this amazing beer battered fish that I can’t wait to try out myself!

But today is another day. A day that I’m beyond excited about! Today is the first day of the latest round of the One Room Challenge hosted by Calling It Home!

 

One Room Challenge


What is the One Room Challenge and why is that so exciting you ask? The One Room Challenge – or ORC as it’s affectionately known – is an online event that brings together 20 bloggers with a love of design, and challenges them to transform a room from start to finish, while documenting the process along the way. All in six weeks. Yes. That’s right. Six. Weeks.

I’m so excited about this because I’m participating for the first time as a linking participant! I’m thinking I’m a little crazy to take this on, and sure I’ve bit off way more than I can nibble on – for example, it took about five times longer for me NOT to complete our master bedroom – but I’m also exhilarated by the thought of all of that crazy! Anyone who knows me knows I thrive on that kind of pressure!  If you’re new here, follow along by subscribing! You can also find me on Facebook and Instagram, and Twitter, along with many other social media platforms that I always forget I have.

Although I had a few rooms to choose from, the one that will be getting all of our love is our dining room. Our current dining room, although considered a formal dining room, is not exactly acting as a dining room. It’s acting as a playroom, albeit not a great one. Not to mention, a make-over is seriously in order! Stat!

Multipurpose Playroom Ideas - Before
What it sometimes looks like
Multipurpose Dining Room

 

Ideas for a multipurpose playroom
What it mostly looks like

My plan is to design a multi-purpose space that can function as a dining room when needed, but will primarily work as a playroom.

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Dining Room Layout

 

Playroom Ideas - Playroom Layout
Playroom Layout

I’ll do this by using versatile furniture, sophisticated enough for a dining room, yet durable and casual enough for a playroom.  When the time comes that we no longer need a playroom – although I’ll believe that when it happens! –  we can quickly switch to a full-time dining room layout.

Multipurpose Dining room Playroom
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I’ve been very busy gathering inspiration from many sources all around the web and have come up with some great ideas. There are elements in each that I find appealing, and many of those elements will end up in my completed room.

Thrifty Decor Chick Built ins
Thrifty Decor Chick

 

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Delightfully Noted

 

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Design Manifest

 

Multi-purpose Room - Built-in Storage Bench
Rooms Interior Design

I hope you’ll stop by next Thursday to cheer me on – or heckle me! That works too. Just be kind. You know, kindly heckle – and I’ll have a full list of all I hope to accomplish in this room, PLUS a progress report! I’m as nervous as I am excited about pulling it off! Eeek!! Here we go!

Have a great Thursday!

 

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38 Comments

  1. The Honeycomb Home on April 7, 2016 at 3:18 pm

    I can't wait to see what you do with this space. I love all of your inspiration! Good Luck!

    • admin on April 13, 2016 at 12:45 am

      Thanks so much, Roxanne! I'm so excited but I think luck would be a good thing to have with this challenge!

  2. Lisa-Marie Wells on April 7, 2016 at 5:40 pm

    What a fabulous idea!! Can't wait to see!!

    • admin on April 13, 2016 at 12:46 am

      Thanks, Lisa-Marie! I hope I can pull it off!

  3. Mary Hunnicutt on April 7, 2016 at 6:08 pm

    I love your inspiration! I can not wait to see how it turns out!

    • admin on April 13, 2016 at 12:46 am

      Thank you, Mary! Its all so exciting!

  4. Sarah Cook on April 7, 2016 at 6:39 pm

    I'm doing my dining room for the ORC, too! Ours also works double duty as our homeschool room. You've gathered some gorgeous inspiration for the space. I can't wait to follow along! Best of luck!

    • admin on April 13, 2016 at 12:47 am

      Thanks, Sarah! I'm excited to have someone else doing a multi-purpose dining room! I considered using our dining room as our homeschool room, and still want to allow for that possibility, but we had a homeschool room in the past that we rarely used – we still ended up at the kitchen table! I loved all of your inspiration!

  5. Rachel Beach on April 7, 2016 at 7:56 pm

    Love the inspiration and elements you added! Can't wait to see what you do with the space!

    • admin on April 13, 2016 at 12:48 am

      Thanks so much, Rachel! I'm excited to be started and hopefully headed in the right direction!

  6. Lianna@theresnoplacelikehomemke.com on April 7, 2016 at 9:05 pm

    my favorite are the wingback chairs! such a fun cheery print! good luck with everything!

    • admin on April 13, 2016 at 12:48 am

      I love those, too. 🙂 I can't wait to see it all together!

  7. Katy {AShadeOfTeal} on April 8, 2016 at 12:52 am

    Love the idea of a dining room/playroom, can't wait to see your end result.

    • admin on April 13, 2016 at 12:49 am

      Thanks, Katy! Such an exciting challenge – I'm just as excited to see everyone's result as I am my own!

  8. Uncookie Cutter on April 8, 2016 at 2:26 am

    It's going to be awesome and truly something so many people need. Our dinging room in Midlo also served as a playroom for years! Great idea, can't wait to see!

    • admin on April 13, 2016 at 12:49 am

      Thanks, April! Your playroom was pretty epic. I'm really excited and can't wait to get it finished!

  9. Carrie at Kenarry Ideas for the Home on April 8, 2016 at 3:15 am

    What a great idea, Kim! I love all your plans to turn this into a multi-purpose space that works for your family. Can't wait to see how it all turns out!

    • admin on April 13, 2016 at 12:53 am

      Thanks so much, Carrie! My son is already trying to move things in before it's even finished! I think he thinks it's a hit! I'm just excited to get it done!

  10. bon bon on April 8, 2016 at 2:08 pm

    This is a great idea. I am looking forward to seeing your transformation of this room.

    • admin on April 13, 2016 at 12:53 am

      Thanks so much, Bon Bon! I appreciate your stopping by to show me some love!

  11. Nicole Q-Schmitz on April 8, 2016 at 2:45 pm

    I love that Design Manifest inspiration photo you have (I pinned it yesterday!) – I'm interested to see how the space can be both a playroom and a dining room, good luck 🙂

    • admin on April 13, 2016 at 12:55 am

      It's my favorite, Nicole. I just love what they did with the room, including the stacked stone wall – I especially love the versatility! My plan started out very much looking like that but it's evolving. Funny how that happens once you get started! Thanks for the wishes for luck!

  12. Jenny Farmer on April 8, 2016 at 8:09 pm

    I can't wait to see how this turns out. Looks like a great idea!

    • admin on April 13, 2016 at 12:55 am

      Thanks Jenny! I'm super excited!

  13. Kristin Thompson on April 8, 2016 at 10:58 pm

    Good luck over the next 6 weeks! This is my first time doing ORC too, and I'm ALSO doing a playroom/homework room, so I'll be excited to check out your progress! Loving the inspirational photos! Kristin @ Postbox Designs

    • admin on April 13, 2016 at 12:56 am

      Oh fun, Kristin! I'll be following along with yours as well! I can't figure out if I'm nervous, excited, or just too busy working on it to be either! ha!

  14. Michele@liferedesign101.com on April 9, 2016 at 5:38 pm

    I think it is smart to use a room in the way that fits your family. I have loved that thrifty Décor Chic library since she did it a few years ago. Good luck!

    • admin on April 13, 2016 at 1:05 am

      Thanks Michele! I loved it too! I don't think mine will turn out exactly like hers, but that's what it's all about right? Making it your own! Thanks so much for the wishes of luck! Being that it's my first ORC, I think I might need it!

  15. Amanda @ Old House to New Home on April 9, 2016 at 9:21 pm

    We have so many toys in our dining room which drives me crazy…I can't wait to see how you combine the two spaces!

    • admin on April 13, 2016 at 1:07 am

      We are in the same boat, Amanda! I'm also struggling with serving ware – we host some fairly large parties and I'm constantly accumulating serving ware. And candles. We'll be all good in a zombie apocalypse. I'm starting to feel like a hoarder! Storage to the rescue! Thanks so much for stopping by!

  16. Iris Watts on April 10, 2016 at 1:22 pm

    My dining room looks just like the before pictures you shared. I'm working on fixing the problem too, but it's going to have to wait a bit longer with the ORC taking up some of my time. Your idea board is wonderful,btw! I can't wait to see everything come together!

    • admin on April 13, 2016 at 1:08 am

      Thank you, Iris! I'm just excited all of those toys are contained in one room! It's a never ending battle! Thanks so much! Loving your ideas on your room, too!

  17. Jenny Leads - Refresh Living on April 11, 2016 at 6:39 pm

    I love your plans to make it a dual functioning space. I can't wait to see how it turns out!!

    • admin on April 13, 2016 at 1:09 am

      Thanks, Jenny!

  18. Lemons, Lavender, & Laundry on April 12, 2016 at 3:57 pm

    I love all your ideas for this space! Can't wait to follow along!

    • admin on April 13, 2016 at 1:09 am

      Thank you Erin! Same in return!

  19. yuni min on April 13, 2016 at 1:05 pm

    Kim, I love a good multi-purpose room. I love that built in bookshelf you shared. I know it will amazing!! Good luck and can't wait to see the progress!

  20. Tara Lehman on April 14, 2016 at 4:28 am

    Can't wait to follow along with your dining room Kim! I love your plan, especially the built ins on your inspiration pic!

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