ORC Week 2

I feel like I blinked and it’s the start of week 2. If you’ve been following along with me on social media, you probably already know my original “to-do list” changed very quickly as my little ones got sick. One of the best things about this whole adventure is the flexibility in it.

A quick recap on week one:

I was able to clean and empty the entire closet. I removed the previous hanging system and removed the baseboards inside the closet. I took some measurements of the closet and researched the IKEA PAX system along with a few other options. I also priced out building my own built-ins.

I decided to not expand the closet horizontally due to the substantial amount of electrical wiring. . All the green tape shown on the wall is full of electrical wiring that would have to be moved. Overall, I would gain about a foot which doesn’t seem worth it in the end. Especially after I received a starting estimate of $500, not including materials.

Let’s work smarter, not harder. I’m leaning towards floor to ceiling armoire style closets along the existing wall. That’s smarter, right?

Switching gears to bedroom furniture

I decided the dresser and nightstands had accrued way too much dust and dog hair at this point. They deserved to have a revamp! I found the bedroom furniture at BAW Resale and Interiors here in Beaumont.. I got all three pieces for $250! Painting furniture has quite a few steps so I knew I could work this into my schedule much easier with two toddlers at home.

After a very tough decision on what paint color to select, I picked Sherwin Williams Dark Night. Triton Black was the official winner on instagram by a few votes. I hope to use Triton Black in another spot in the house! I have my eye on a white bed so I liked the idea of different color on the other furniture. I am in love with the finished product!

Here is a brief run-down on the faux bamboo furniture revamp. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND purchasing a painting coverall, even though you might look a little creepy.

Steps

1. Clean furniture with a soap and water mixture and a slightly damp rag. Allow it to dry.
2. Sand furniture using 120 grit sand paper. (I used an orbital sander and 3M grit sanding sponges for drawers)
3. Wipe and vacuum off debris
4. Remove all drawer pulls and screws.
5. Fix any drawers that might be loose. (I used Gorilla glue for wood and clamps)
6. Set up painting area. (I used a Wagner tent)
7. Prime all pieces.
8. Spray a first coat. Let dry for 4 hours and then sand using 120 grit. Wipe away any dust with microfiber towel.
9. Spray second coat. Meanwhile, clean hardware. (I boiled them in vinegar and water; then scrubbed them with lemon juice and baking soda)
10. Install drawer pulls
11. Enjoy this beautiful revamp!

If you want to read all the details, check out my post here.

Before

After

Goals for Week 2:

• Make a wallpaper selection and order
• Remove door casing, trim on closet wall, and remove part of the crown molding
• Tape off a mock closet
• Figure out closet must haves
• START on the closet construction
• Give myself GRACE!

I am thrilled you’ve joined me for all the ups and downs over the week! Stay tuned to see how week 2 plays out!

Be sure to check out the other participants at

https://www.oneroomchallenge.com/blog/orcfall2022wk2