Kelley Nan

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One Room Challenge- Week 3: A Crystal Chandelier for the Office

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Week 3 of the One Room Challenge was filled with lots of list crossing. I finalized my window treatments, my rug arrived, and I ordered my art. I even made a window seat cushion which I will probably re-cover right before the Week 6 reveal. (If you missed it, you can catch the easy DIY HERE.) PS: I know I showed a sneak peek of my rug but after rolling it back up, I decided to wait until next week to show the full view 😉

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But, the two biggest accomplishments of the week was 1. the room was painted in a color I am now obsessed with, and 2. my chandelier is officially hung!

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After debating over paint color samples last week, I decided to go with “On the Rocks” by Sherwin Williams. I was so excited with the result after my painter finished, I have been putting serious thought into other rooms I can use it in. Thanks to my local Sherwin Williams, I still have a few extra gallons which I am determined to not let go to waste. And an extra special “thanks” to my painter who completed this room, top to bottom, in a period of three hours. For reference, it took Dave and I a full weekend to paint this similar sized room. And, three times the paint. Never again.

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I knew I wanted a statement chandelier in my office long before I ever even considered making over my office for the One Room Challenge. But, because of my 8′ ceilings upstairs, I was nervous to commit to anything. Everything I found either seemed too large or too wimpy for what I had in mind. I saved several photos on my phone and would pull them up and debate among my selections every night. But then, I found this beauty from Lamps Plus. I never went back to review all those photos I had saved on my phone again. I stopped obsessively filtering through the expansive collection of chandeliers online. I knew this chandelier was the one. I knew I wanted something different but until I spotted this one, I didn’t know what that meant. I still kept gravitating toward something more “arm-y”. I’m so glad I resisted and held out.

Dave still has to add a dimmer but because it will be positioned directly above my desk, I was able to hang it lower, and, I won’t have a need for a desk lamp.

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I spent most of last night hanging crystals after my husband successfully installed “her” in the dark.

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Because my chandelier is on the more feminine side, I went with a few more streamlined, handsome choices elsewhere. The shape and details of the light fixture made me gravitate toward a more sleek pull and the antique brass finish was actually the ultimate deciding factor on the finish I went with on my built-in cabinets. If you didn’t catch my last post, my pulls are the Sea Grass in Golden Champagne by Amerock.

*tap the photo to shop*

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Even though I checked off two major components this week, I still have tasks I haven’t touched. Like… picking out accessories and decor. I am determine to keep my more functional, less pretty essentials tucked away in my drawers and cabinets but picking out new supplies is something I’m most looking forward to. If shopping for back to school supplies and labeling tabs for your notebooks was one of your favorite past times, you are so my person!

I don’t want to go overboard on the brass and gold because I love the statement of the pulls and chandelier, but, I finally have a place that makes sense to have some of the gold desktop accessories and I’m going to take advantage of it! Here are some of my favorites I’ve come across while browsing.
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1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12

I have actually already ordered #11 – totally customizable not only with your name but also the title label. Several more of these will be filling up my cart very soon! (Well, at least they better or else I will miss the six-week deadline haha)

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As of this evening, I already have a few more updates, but, I will wait until next Thursday to share those.

If you missed any progress, get caught up here:
WEEK ONE

WEEK TWO

Be sure to check out the Week 3 progress of all the other ORC participants HERE.

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A special “thank you” to my sponsors this week for making this project possible.
Lamps Plus | Amerock | Sherwin Williams 

A big thank you also to Bobby Barton of Heartwood Renovations, and Darryl Ponquinette of Ponquinette Fine Woodworks for making my built-in dreams come true.

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Comments

  1. Jennifer says

    October 20, 2016 at 2:03 am

    This is going to be amazing Kelley! I absolutely love the white and gold desk accessories. The chandelier is gorgeous and the sneak peek of the rug is making me extra excited for next week!

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  3. Sarah Sofia Knepp says

    October 20, 2016 at 5:42 am

    Oh Kelley this is looking so GLAM and so you! I can’t believe how much progress you’ve made; you’re a pro already at ORC! That chandelier is beautiful and I love all the desk accessories! Can’t wait to see your progress next week my friend! XOXO, Sarah

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  5. Summer says

    October 20, 2016 at 9:31 am

    Gasp!!!! That is the most perfect chandelier for that office space! Great choice and I am dying over the hardware! And the little inch I see of the rug is already making me swoon???

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  10. Melissa @ Polished Habitat says

    October 20, 2016 at 12:27 pm

    I kinda already knew this based on your design choices, but you confirmed you are my people with your love of office supplies. Seriously, they make my heart go pitter-pitter. I’m obsessed with that chandelier going over the desk too. You are going to conquer the world in this office!

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  12. yuni says

    October 20, 2016 at 12:48 pm

    Okay, that light is freaking fantastic!! It’s amazing and such a perfect choice for the room. Love love love!! I can’t get over the built-ins too. I’m thinking I need one somewhere in my home. Great job, Kelley!

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    • Kelley Nan says

      October 20, 2016 at 3:08 pm

      Vicki, thank you so much! I am having so much fun with the process. I am hoping after my husband saw this room that he will be more on board to replace some of our other fans 😉

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  16. Debbie Mayfield says

    October 20, 2016 at 2:39 pm

    The built ins look great and I love the chandy. It is beautiful. Nate Berkus has a line of office products and carries the tape dispenser. It is white dipped in gold. I snagged one for myself. Good luck!

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    • Kelley Nan says

      October 20, 2016 at 3:07 pm

      Debbie, thank you! Yes; a few of the accessories I sourced are from his line! I need to get my thoughts together and get those solidified ASAP! Thank you for your suggestion!

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  19. Tamara says

    October 20, 2016 at 6:44 pm

    Ok this is serious stuff! I’m so in love with everything you’re doing Kel! This is absolutely perfect! You keep me wanting more and more and more! You’re so good! I say it all the time but it’s so true!! xo

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  20. Bree says

    October 20, 2016 at 11:17 pm

    Kel!! Love the updates this week and I’m totally dying over the light and the rug!!! I also love the accessories you are looking at and can’t wait to see more next week! Xoxo

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  21. Jessica | Petal + Ply says

    October 21, 2016 at 10:15 am

    Oh my! I love every detail of this room! That chandelier is fabulous. I think I spied a peek of the new rug and if it’s the rug I think it is….I know I’ll love it too. I wanted that rug in runners to go up our stairs and it’s actually on my pinboard for our ORC Eclectic Farmhouse Foyer plan!

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  23. Kris {Driven by Decor} says

    October 21, 2016 at 4:46 pm

    I’m in love!!! The built-ins, the rug, the chandelier – all gorgeous and perfect for your space! And that paint color looks gorgeous – I can see why you’re going to want to be spreading that beautiful color throughout the rest of your home!

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  28. Oksana | FOXYOXIE.com says

    October 25, 2016 at 3:23 pm

    Oh Kelley, just when I didn’t think it was possible to make this room any more glam, you go and add this STUNNING chandelier that makes me re-question every lighting decision I’ve ever made, ha! Seriously, I want to live in this room. Just think of all the wonderful ideas you’ll have in this space, the many, many projects you’ll accomplish!!! Or, if you’re anything like me, you’ll just stare at all the pretty objects around you and never get anything done! LOL

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