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One Room Challenge Week One: Rustic Farmhouse Bedroom Plans

One Room Challenge· Renovations· The Guest Bedroom #2

4 Oct

Well hello there, One Room Challenge… we meet again.

This my friends, is our second time joining in on the fun and we are so. freaking. excited.

Well, I can’t speak for Brett and since he’s currently playing mountain man in Wyoming but I’ll just imagine that he’s bursting with excitement and so, so sad that he’s missing out on the first few weeks 😉

If you missed last year, we made over our entryway and it was an exhausting but exciting renovation. It was our first FULL room reno and although we didn’t quite finish the entire space within the six week time limit, it was still so fun! Click here to check it out.

This year we’re tackling one of our guest bedrooms.

We have six weeks to go from empty room to fully finished space and I am determined to make it to the finish line this year!

So without further ado, here is what we have to work with:

I used an extra wide angle lens so there is a little fisheye distortion, but you get the idea. With the exception of the industrial curtain rod and drop cloth curtains, we have a blank canvas to work with and I am so, so excited!

When we first moved in, the room didn’t have a closet and wasn’t considered a ‘real’ bedroom. We tore down the north wall, added a closet and made the room a little larger – the subfloor is the what we added.

My hope for this room is to have a mix of decor that brings out the rustic, industrial and farmhouse styles Brett and I love.

Our biggest goal for this room is to be as frugal as possible. With plans to finish up the garage in the spring/summer, the budget is low. But that’s what is going to make this even more exciting, right?!

Guest Bedroom Inspiration

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Photo ledge above the reading nook

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Ladders-turned-side tables on eithe side of the bed

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A cozy reading nook in the corner

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A plant shelf above the bed

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A craft closet/storage system

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Industrial scones on either side of the bed

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Rustic Farmhouse Bedroom
Renovation To-Dos

  • Install plywood flooring
  • Paint the walls
  • Put together the bed
  • Make/find nigtstands
  • Make a bookshelf
  • Install closet shelving and storage
  • Make the picture ledge
  • Find/make light fixtures
  • Find/make wall decor
  • Put together the seating corner
  • Make over the wood bench
  • Install closet doors
  • Install room door

Here’s what you can expect next week: plywood flooring and painted walls.

For more inspiration, check out the other guest participants by clicking here.

All our best,


North


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One Room Challenge Week Three: How to Install a Barn Wood Wall One Room Challenge EntrywayOne Room Challenge Week Six: The Final Reveal rustic farmhouse guest bedroomOne Room Challenge Week Three: The Bed, Bedding & Nightstands rustic industrial guest bedroom decorOne Room Challenge Week Seven: Rustic Industrial Guest Bedroom Final Reveal

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  1. Sarah says

    October 4, 2017 at 7:26 am

    Can’t wait To follow along! I love that plant shelf above the bed!!

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    • North Country Nest says

      October 4, 2017 at 8:43 am

      Thanks, Sarah! The plant shelf is my favorite too 🙂

      Reply
    • Margaret Ann says

      October 8, 2017 at 1:31 pm

      I love everything you do !!!!! But I cant find instructions for drop cloth curtains (which I think are a great idea!).

      Reply
      • North Country Nest says

        October 8, 2017 at 2:06 pm

        Oh, you’re too kind, Margaret!
        Here’s the post: https://www.northcountrynest.com/diy-drop-cloth-curtain-panel/
        And the follow up: https://www.northcountrynest.com/lace-curtains/
        Good luck! 🙂

        Reply
  2. Kristi says

    October 4, 2017 at 8:10 am

    SOOOOOO excited to follow along (and trudge through the craziness right there with you)!

    Reply
    • North Country Nest says

      October 4, 2017 at 8:51 am

      Yay! Can’t wait to see your plans, Kristi 🙂

      Reply
  3. Cristy Wildenberg says

    October 4, 2017 at 8:26 am

    Looks like it’s going to be awesome! Lots of work headed your way, your hubs better get on his horse and hurry back from Wyoming! Lol!

    Reply
    • North Country Nest says

      October 4, 2017 at 8:52 am

      Hahhahahhaha! Oh Cristy, you just made my day 😉 Funny enough, I think they ran into some guys up there on horseback!

      Reply
  4. Vel says

    October 5, 2017 at 6:48 am

    Lovin’ your room inspiration already! I’m doing my own bedroom, so excited to follow along!

    Reply
    • North Country Nest says

      October 5, 2017 at 7:58 am

      Thanks, Vel! Good luck with your room – can’t wait to see what you come up with 🙂

      Reply
  5. Colette @ restyle it wright says

    October 5, 2017 at 7:30 am

    looks like a blank palette to work with! Have fun making this space your own!!

    Reply
    • North Country Nest says

      October 5, 2017 at 7:58 am

      Thank you, Colette!

      Reply
  6. justynn says

    October 5, 2017 at 6:40 pm

    i love those photo ledge shelves. I’ve been meaning to make some myself!

    Reply
    • North Country Nest says

      October 8, 2017 at 2:04 pm

      Oh, I agree! Hopefully they’re as easy to put together as they look 🙂

      Reply
  7. Kat says

    October 9, 2017 at 12:01 pm

    Hey Kelly! I’m also doing a bedroom for the ORC. So excited!

    Your room has so much gorgeous potential already. I can’t wait to see where you take it!

    Reply
    • North Country Nest says

      October 9, 2017 at 12:23 pm

      Oh, you’re too sweet, Kat! Good luck with your makeover – I’m heading over now to check out your plans 🙂

      Reply
  8. Jessica says

    October 10, 2017 at 12:36 pm

    I love your style, it’s going to look so cozy and welcoming!

    Reply
    • North Country Nest says

      October 10, 2017 at 12:58 pm

      Thank you so much, Jessica!

      Reply

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