Over the past six weeks, a brave group of designers raced against the clock to refresh their least-favorite rooms — or update an entire home. Check out the jaw-dropping results for yourself, and then visit their blogs to see more of each space.
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THE BACKSTORY
After last season’s impressive reveals, we’ve teamed up yet again with Linda Weinstein from Calling It Home for the One Room Challenge. This spring, 20 designers rushed to finish their chosen rooms while sharing their progress along the way. Now, they’re ready to show off what they accomplished.
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AN OPEN KITCHEN
No, you don’t really need upper cabinets after all. Abby Manchesky never kept many dishes in her tiny kitchen anyway, so she now stashes her pieces right out in the open. The new shelves also set the stage for trendy green cabinets.
A DREAMLIKE BEDROOM
Kate Riley wanted a “hazy zone” that would shift from night to day. She added lots of blues (including a pair of azure club chairs) and mixed metals to make her escape happen.
A SERENE NURSERY
With a baby on the way, Chris and Julia needed a space for their youngest daughter. A textured poof brings the cloud wallpaper into the third dimension — and provides a place for tired parents’ feet.
A BRIGHT BASEMENT
Christine Covey used three different Farrow and Ball shades — All Black, Wimborne White and Slipper Satin — to create her neutral backdrop.
A FRESH START
The nonprofit Dwell With Dignity completely overhauled this family home, bringing in new furniture and art with the help of design duo Gordon Dunning and almost 90 volunteers.
A CHARMING GUESTHOUSE
Erica Reitman reimagined her backyard guesthouse as a “cozy luxe boutique hotel room” for visiting Airbnb-ers. She kept her storage-savvy banquette (which holds sheets and towels) but added a new wallpaper “mural.”
A SLEEK KITCHEN
The corner window made hiding ventilation impossible, so Erin Williamson knew she needed a showstopper hood. The custom piece features tiny metal rods welded in a chevron pattern, just like the floor.
AN AIRY BEDROOM
AN EMERALD BEDROOM
A MARBLED BATHROOM
A COLORFUL LIVING SPACE
A RESTFUL LIVING ROOM
A CHEERY DINING ROOM
A SATURATED SUITE
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A PREPPY LIVING ROOM
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A WARM LIVING ROOM
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A TWEEN BEDROOM
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A LUXE BEDROOM
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